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The gallery in East Hampton says enormous interest in this 30 by 26 inch work prompted the decision.
Warhol painted it at the time of Jackson's Thriller album, back in the early 80's. Pre-sale estimates had the painting selling anywhere from $1 million to $10 million.
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