NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Julien’s Auctions presents the industry’s premier music memorabilia event, November 20-21, at the Musicians Hall of Fame & Art Gallery in Nashville, Tennessee. “Played, Worn & Torn Auction”We are proud to announce the return of . This two-day live and online auction will feature over 800 items symbolizing the history of music.
Auction Highlights
- mary kay(Mary Kaye)’s 1956 Fender Stratocaster Guitar: Auction serial number 09391, this Stratocaster in a clear blonde finish with gold hardware is the same guitar held by Mary Kay in Fender’s legendary 1956 promotional photo. Known as “The Mary Kay”, this guitar was used in the movie car-Cha-Cha Boom!It was used in , and then became part of a storied journey through the hands of famous musicians such as Aerosmith’s Jimmy Crespo and The Who’s John Entwistle. The estimated winning bid is $200,000 to 0,000.
- Sister Rosetta Tarp(Sister Rosetta Tharpe)’s 1939 Gibson L-5 Guitar: Auction serial number EA-5024, this archtop guitar was built for Sister Rosetta Tharp and was owned by the “Godmother of Rock and Roll” until 1952. A masterpiece of craftsmanship, this guitar features a Sitka spruce top, birdseye maple back and sides, and a flame maple neck. This guitar, which has Tharp’s name engraved on the truss rod cover, appears in iconic photos from her rookie year. The estimated winning bid is $40,000 to $60,000.
Other Auction Items
- George Harrison during the early BeatlesFuturama Guitar by (George Harrison): This is a guitar played during the Beatles’ Hamburg period. The estimated selling price is $600,000 to $800,000.
- prince(Prince) custom made Sadosky Telecaster style guitar: Used in Prince’s 1986 parade tour, the estimated winning bid is $200,000 to $400,000.
- don everly(Don Everly)’s private collection: A collection consisting of 161 items. Includes a 1949-1950 Gibson ES-5 archtop guitar played by Ike Everly (estimate: $20,000-$30,000) and handwritten lyrics to “Keep a Loving Me” (estimate: $3,000-$5,000). there is.
- freddy mercuryTinsel hat by (Freddie Mercury): Worn at Queen’s 1979 “Concert for Kampuchea,” the estimated winning bid is $10,000 to $20,000.
- Otoboke Beaver(Otoboke Beaver) Fender Strat Special Edition (Surf Green): Otoke Beaver’s Akorinrini Ocosillas!! Otoboke Beaver(2016) and Itekoma Heat(2019). The guitar, which has been custom modified and decorated with unique artwork, has an estimated winning bid of $10,000 to $20,000.
- bob mackey(Bob Mackie) Feather Headdress: The Share ShowIt was worn by Cher and the estimated winning bid is $40,000 to $60,000.
- dolly parton(Dolly Parton)’s Broken Epiphone SG Guitar: Nashville Special 2023 Hit Daily Double It was used in a pictorial photo, and the estimated winning bid is $4,000 to $6,000.
Julien’s Auctions supports the music community through exclusive charity collections, such as Music Health Alliance’s “Lyrics for a Cause,” featuring autographed lyrics from Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez, and more. We are continuing the tradition of supporting (each estimated winning bid: $600 to $800).
Auction Details
- live & online auction:
- 11month Wednesday the 20th10:00 AM CT
- 11month Thursday the 21st10:00 AM CT
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Were there any particularly interesting or unique items that caught your attention in the Played, Worn & Torn Auction? What was the rarest or most valuable item that was up for auction?
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