Jackson Auction a Mix of Capes, Gloves, Art

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(Feb. 18) - The King of Pop is lightening his load. At an April auction featuring more than 2,000 personal items, Michael Jackson is set to sell his American Music Award for "Thriller," a velvet cape given to him by his children for Father's Day in 1998, a pair of rhinestone-trimmed socks from 1981, a basketball signed by Michael Jordan and his own original artwork.

The 50-year-old singer is also parting with his platinum and gold records, a customized Harley Davidson and a Rolls Royce limousine.

The five-day sale was announced in December by Julien's Auctions, but the full extent of the items available wasn't known until Tuesday, when the auction house released images of the lots. The auction begins April 21.

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(FILES): This April 13, 2009 file photo shows Michael Jackson's chess game on display in Beverly Hills, California. A huge sale of Michael Jackson memorabilia due to take place next week has been cancelled, the auction house organizing the sell-off confirmed April 14, 2009. Martin Nolan, executive director of Julien's Auctions, told AFP that the hotly anticipated sale had been scrapped after a settlement had been reached with the eccentric pop star's legal team. Jackson's management company had been attempting to halt the April 22-25 auction despite earlier approving the sale. AFP PHOTO / Files / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)

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(FILES): This April 13, 2009 file photo shows a Michael Jackson military jacket on display in Beverly Hills, California. A huge sale of Michael Jackson memorabilia due to take place next week has been cancelled, the auction house organizing the sell-off confirmed April 14, 2009. Martin Nolan, executive director of Julien's Auctions, told AFP that the hotly anticipated sale had been scrapped after a settlement had been reached with the eccentric pop star's legal team. Jackson's management company had been attempting to halt the April 22-25 auction despite earlier approving the sale. AFP PHOTO / Files / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)

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(FILES): This April 13, 2009 file photo shows Michael Jackson's jewel-encrusted glove on display in Beverly Hills, California. A huge sale of Michael Jackson memorabilia due to take place next week has been cancelled, the auction house organizing the sell-off confirmed April 14, 2009. Martin Nolan, executive director of Julien's Auctions, told AFP that the hotly anticipated sale had been scrapped after a settlement had been reached with the eccentric pop star's legal team. Jackson's management company had been attempting to halt the April 22-25 auction despite earlier approving the sale. AFP PHOTO / Files / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)

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(FILES): This April 13, 2009 file photo shows Michael Jackson's wax figure presented by Madame Tussaud's wax museum in London seen on display in Beverly Hills, California. A huge sale of Michael Jackson memorabilia due to take place next week has been cancelled, the auction house organizing the sell-off confirmed April 14, 2009. Martin Nolan, executive director of Julien's Auctions, told AFP that the hotly anticipated sale had been scrapped after a settlement had been reached with the eccentric pop star's legal team. Jackson's management company had been attempting to halt the April 22-25 auction despite earlier approving the sale. AFP PHOTO / Files / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)

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(FILES): This April 13, 2009 file photo shows Michael Jackson's crown, cerominial scepter and jewel-encrusted glove on display in Beverly Hills, California. A huge sale of Michael Jackson memorabilia due to take place next week has been cancelled, the auction house organizing the sell-off confirmed April 14, 2009. Martin Nolan, executive director of Julien's Auctions, told AFP that the hotly anticipated sale had been scrapped after a settlement had been reached with the eccentric pop star's legal team. Jackson's management company had been attempting to halt the April 22-25 auction despite earlier approving the sale. AFP PHOTO / Files / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)

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** FILE ** In this Nov. 8, 2007 file photo, pop star Michael Jackson poses on the red carpet during the RainbowPUSH Coalition Los Angeles 10th annual awards in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, file)

Auction item at the press preview for Michael Jackson's Julien's Auctions Exhibit on April 13, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. Press Preview For Michael Jackson's Julien's Auctions Exhibit Beverly Hills, CA United States April 13, 2009 Photo by Mark Sullivan/WireImage.com To license this image (57179060), contact WireImage.com

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Michael Jackson's marble and parcel-gilt chess set is displayed in Beverly Hills, California April 13, 2009. Items from the life and career of the pop star will be auctioned from April 22-25. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE)

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A general view of the property from the life and career of Michael Jackson and Neverland Ranch held at the 9900 Wilshire Property on April 13, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Property From The Life And Career of Michael Jackson And Neverland Ranch 9900 Wilshire Property Beverly Hills, CA United States April 13, 2009 Photo by Jason Mitchell/FilmMagic.com To license this image (57179355), contact FilmMagic.com

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