David Gilmour Collection

  • Event date 20 June 2019
  • Event location New York

The David Gilmour Guitar Collection totals $21,490,750

The David Gilmour Collection, the largest and most comprehensive sale of guitars ever offered at auction, sold for $21,490,750 at Christie’s in New York. The collection, which was toured worldwide and detailed the musical history of one of the world’s most influential guitarists, was 100% per cent sold by lot and 100% by value. ‘The Black Strat’, the Pink Floyd guitarist, singer and songwriter’s iconic Fender Stratocaster, sold for $3,975,000. All proceeds from the sale will benefit charitable causes.

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