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SOLD - Einstein Violin Fetches $500,000NEW YORK – A violin owned and played by Albert Einstein, has fetched $516,500 at auction... Learn More March 15, 2018
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SOLD - $1.9 Million for Jerry Garcia's 'Wolf' GuitarNEW YORK (VIDEO) – Wochit News reports, Jerry Garcia's 'Wolf' Guitar has fetched $1.9 million at an auction held at the Brooklyn Bowl. The legendary guitar, customized by Doug Irwin, and labeled “D. Irwin 001” was sold by Guernsey's, with all proceeds going to the Southern Poverty Law Center. June 2, 2017
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SOLD - $7.1 Million for Antique Musical InstrumentHONG KONG - Sotheby's reports in a tweet, a rare Chinese musical instrument, known as a Qin, has sold for $7.1 million at auction. The 39-inch instrument which had Imperial ties, was dated to the 18th-century... Auction Link October 5, 2016
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FOUND - 'Attic Find' Cello and Bow Fetch $227,000LONDON - Antiques Trade Gazette reports a rare 'attic find' cello and bow have fetched $227,000 (£173,000) at Brompton’s. The owners reportedly had no idea of the treasure held within the cello’s case. The rare 18th century cello made by Giovanni Grancino, was accompanied by an also rare 19th century bow made by François Nicolas Voirin... Auction Link July 26, 2016
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SOLD - $137,500 for Prince's 'Yellow Cloud' GuitarBEVERLY HILLS - Heritage Auctions reports, Prince's (1958 - 2016) custom 'Yellow Cloud' guitar has sold for $137,500. Heritage stated in the listing: "Styling and construction cues such as the "Prince symbol" fret markers and neck through construction indicate that this guitar was built by master luthier Andy Beech in the late 1980's/early 1990's".... Auction Link June 28, 2016
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SOLD - $910,000 for John Lennon's GuitarBEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - A 1964 Rose-Morris Rickenbacker, nick-named “The Beatle Backer” owned by John Lennon, and given to Ringo Starr, has sold for $901,000.The guitar was sold by Julien's Auctions. Source: Julien's Auction House - December 8, 2015
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SOLD - $2.1 Million for Ringo Starr's Drum KitBEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - Ringo Starr’s 1963 drum kit, used in more than 200 Beatles performances, sold for $2.1 million... See it Source: Julien's Auction House - December 7, 2015
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SOLD - $288,960 for Rare Violin 'Bow'A rare antique violin bow (c.1825) by François Xavier Tourte, thought to belong to violinist Bronislaw Huberman, has sold for a record $288,960. The bow was sold by Beares Auctions. Source: The Strad - December 4, 2015
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SOLD - $526,000 for Grateful Dead Guitar
CHICAGO, USA - A Guitar signed by the Grateful Dead sold for $526,000 at the band's final 50th anniversary show. Proceeds were donated to 17 non-profits. Source: Los Angeles Times - July 6, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $485,000 for George Harrison's Guitar
NEW YORK, NY, USA - George Harrison’s electric guitar, a Maton Mastersound MS500 that was used onstage with the Beatles, has sold for $485,000. The Guitar was sold by Julien's Auctions. Source: Julien's Auctions - May 17, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $530,000 for John Lennon's Gretsch Guitar
LONDON, UK - John Lennon's vintage Gretsch Guitar has sold for $530,000 in a private sale. The Guitar, used to record the Beatles1966 classic "Paperback Writer" was bought by collector Jim Irsay. Source: Rolling Stone - April 3, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $320,000 for Jimi Hendrix Guitar
LONDON, UK - Jimi Hendrix's 1964 Fender Stratocaster has sold for $320,000 (£216,000) at auction. The Guitar, used by Hendrix between 1967-1968, was sold by Ted Owen & Co. Source: Live Auctioneers - April 1, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $26,600 for 1955 Fender Stratocaster on eBay
ONLINE - A vintage 1955 electric Fender Stratocaster guitar (one-piece ash body with bakelite parts) has sold for $26,600 in a ten day online auction. The Guitar was sold on eBay. Source: eBay - March 23, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $93,750 for Snowy White's Les Paul Guitar BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA - Snowy White’s personal vintage (signed) Les Paul Guitar has sold for $93,750. The Guitar was sold by Heritage Auctions. Source: Heritage Auctions - February 28, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $335,000 for 1954 Les Paul 'Black Beauty'
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA - A 1954 Les Paul guitar, dubbed Black Beauty has sold for $335,000 (after buyers premium). The guitar was sold by Arader Galleries. Source: Rolling Stone - February 20, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $71,875 for 1965 Johnny Ramone Guitar
KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA, USA - Johnny Ramone’s personal 1965 Mosrite Ventures V1 guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip, at auction. The Guitar was sold by RR Auctions. Source: RR Auctions - January 26, 2015 Related: |
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1960 Gibson Les Paul Guitar Fetches $137,000
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA - A 1960 Gibson Les Paul guitar has sold for $137,000. It's estimated that only 1,700 Les Paul Standard electric models were made between 1958 and 1960. Source: Paul Fraser Collectibles - February 17, 2014 Related: |
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Lost Stradivarius Sold for $2.3 million
LONDON, UK - A Rare Stradivarius Violin that had been stolen from internationally-acclaimed violinist Min-Jin Kym, then recovered by police three years later... has sold for $2.3 million (£1.4 million). Source: London 24 - December 18, 2013 Related: |
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$965,000 for Bob Dylan's Guitar
NEW YORK, NY, USA - The iconic guitar Bob Dylan plugged in at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival when he famously went electric, has sold for a record $965,000. Source: National Post - December 6, 2013 Related: |
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$1.4 Million for Titanic Violin
DEVIZES, WILTSHIRE, ENGLAND - A violin that was reportedly played as the Titanic sank, has sold for $1.4 million (£900,000). A new world-record for Titanic Memorabilia. Source: Lancashire Telegraph - October 21, 2013 Related: |
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