Nearly 700 items were sold via Julien’s Auctions
Julien’s Auctions brought the spirit of rock and roll, pop and musical legends to life with their annual Music Icons sale. Taking place over two days at the Hard Rock Cafe in the heart of Times Square, showcased nearly 700 pieces of music history from the biggest names in music over the weekend.
The weekend presented an array of treasures; from stage-played guitars to handwritten lyrics, iconic fashion, and personal artifacts. The auction featured an unprecedented collection from music royalty including Queen, Bruce Springsteen, Prince, Sting, Eric Clapton, Eddie Van Halen, Madonna, Johnny Cash, The Doors, Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Britney Spears, Christine McVie, Dolly Parton, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Nirvana, and Aerosmith.
Among the standout lots include Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler’s stage-played “Dream On” keyboard soaring to $130,000, while Eric Clapton’s Martin Crossroads Limited Edition Acoustic Guitar brought in $52,000. A stunning Patek Philippe Aquanaut wristwatch owned by Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie fetched $35,750, and Django Reinhardt’s 1938 Levin De Luxe archtop guitar sold for $35,000.
Also drawing significant interest were a stage-worn Bob Mackie ensemble from Cher’s 1975 “Cher” show at $13,000, Dolly Parton’s embellished jumpsuit from a 1975 Hee Haw appearance at $15,000, and a signed abstract painting by Frank Sinatra, which went for $22,750. Taylor Swift’s 2012 “Bliss” Magazine Cover-Worn Dress with Magazine fetched $91,000 while Bob Dylan’s Signed Hohner Harmonica selling for nearly $30,000.
Other highlights included Oasis’ “Champagne Supernova” handwritten lyrics by Noel Gallagher at $10,400 and a pencil drawing print by Stevie Nicks at $5,850. Guitar enthusiasts had plenty to celebrate as well, with pieces including a signed 1957 Gretsch 6120 from Chet Atkins at $12,500, a blonde 1953 Fender Telecaster formerly owned by Chips Moman and played by Waylon Jennings at $29,250, and a stage-played Fender Stratocaster with a left-handed neck from Yngwie Malmsteen at $22,750.
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