Michael Jackson original costume sketch of Captain EO by Ted Shell....

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Michael Jackson original costume sketch of Captain EO by Ted Shell. (ca. 1980s) Vintage original futuristic space suit costume sketch accomplished in pencil, artist's markers, silver paint, and ink on 17.25 x 24 in. artist board. Depicting Michael Jackson in test designs ranging from reptilian leggings and Giger-esque bio-mech to a space helmet reminiscent of a 1950s jukebox. Including the Jackson hallmark of a single bejeweled glove. With pencil notations in the margin. Signed, "T. Shell" in the lower right corner. With "TED" embossed stamp in the upper left, and the title "The Glitz Planet". Also includes a mosaic of mylar mirror button samples affixed to right margin. In vintage fine condition.

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