Behindthescene published a scan from the newspaper of a Michael Jackson portrait by American painter, Andy Warhol. It seems as though it is going under the stop-hammer-time next month.

Nogal in his Thriller jacket

Huff reports:

Andy Warhol’s Michael Jackson Portrait Back On Auction Block

An Andy Warhol portrait of Michael Jackson is back on the auction block.

The Vered Gallery in East Hampton, N.Y., removed the painting from a sale that closed last Sunday.

Gallery co-owner Janet Lehr said Thursday it’s again available to the highest bidder.

The 30-by-26-inch painting shows a smiling Jackson in a red jacket from his 1980s “Thriller” days.

It’s owned by a private collector.

Because of renewed interest in all things Jackson since his death, Lehr says it’s anyone’s guess how much the painting might fetch.

Prospective buyers must register with the gallery to bid via e-mail, telephone or in person. The auction closes Aug. 18.

Hmm, very interesting. I wonder what it’ll get?

Nothing that a EuroMillions Lotto win wouldn’t handle, I’m sure!

By the way, if you haven’t seen Factory Girl yet, do so. It stars Seinna Miller and is about Andy Warhol’s muse , Edie Sedgwick. It’s good and will definitely be available at DVD Nouveau.