A guitar that belonged to Noel Gallagher and was damaged on the night Oasis broke up is to be auctioned and could fetch £500,000.
The band is now back together and touring the world but split back in 2009 after a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris, during which Liam Gallagher damaged his brother’s 1960s red Gibson ES-355 guitar.
The guitar will now go under the hammer this October at Propstore’s music memorabilia live auction with a pre-sale estimate ranging between £250-500,000.
150 items from Oasis to be auctioned
It isn’t the only guitar among the 150 items from the band that will feature in the auction, as there will be a chance to buy Noel’s Takamine FP460SC acoustic guitar which was used to record Oasis’ Wonderwall and estimated between £200-400,000.
Zak Starkey, former Drummer for Oasis, said: “I’m extremely proud of my work with Oasis and being able to give fans the opportunity to purchase genuine memorabilia in Propstore’s music auction is a way of them being able to share the journey.”
More than £3 million worth of celebrity memorabilia to go to auction
The auction will feature more than 550 lots from some of the world’s most celebrated artists, with a combined estimated value of more than £3 million.
Other items include John Lennon’s Lost Weekend tinted glasses, which are estimated between £150-300,000, and Michael Jackson’s Smooth Criminal white fedora, estimated at £40-80,000.
A brief history of Oasis
A Kimono owned by Queen’s Freddie Mercury will also go under the hammer, along with a pair of Elvis Presley’s ‘grand prix’ sunglasses, which are both estimated between £8-16,000, and Jimi Hendrix’s handwritten lyrics for his hit song, Straight Ahead with an estimated sale of £40-£80,000.
Mark Hochman, music specialist at Propstore, said: “Propstore’s auction is a celebration of music history, with guitars that shaped the sound of a generation, handwritten lyrics that capture the first spark of legendary songs, and personal items that offer a glimpse into the lives of the world’s greatest music artists.
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“From John Lennon’s unmistakable glasses to Noel Gallagher’s iconic guitars, these are not just collectables; they’re cultural touchstones that have inspired millions.
“The Oasis online auction is a particular highlight, perfectly timed with the band’s return to the stage, and offering fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a tangible piece of their enduring story.”
Propstore’s two-day music memorabilia auction will take place on October 23 and 24, starting at 3pm BST each day.
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