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Event date 3 - 17 March -
Event location New York
The Jim Irsay Collection forms a chorus of cultural touchstones and chronicles one of the greatest collections of music, film and sports memorabilia and historic Americana ever assembled. Meticulously compiled over decades by the late philanthropist, passionate music lover and owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, a portion of the proceeds of these sales will be donated to philanthropic causes supported by Jim Irsay during his lifetime.
This unparalleled collection weaves together some of the most significant people, literature and events of recent history: guitars and other instruments once played by all four Beatles, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, David Gilmour, Jerry Garcia, Kurt Cobain, Elton John, Prince, Johnny Cash, Janis Joplin, John Coltrane and Miles Davis; original manuscripts by Jack Kerouac, Jim Morrison and Steve Jobs; legendary sporting artefacts linked to Muhammad Ali, Jackie Robinson, Wayne Gretzky and Secretariat.
From March 2026, the collection will be offered across four major auctions, giving collectors the rarest of opportunities to become the next custodians of objects that have inspired generations and continue to shine as beacons of our shared creative legacy.
This unparalleled collection weaves together some of the most significant people, literature and events of recent history: guitars and other instruments once played by all four Beatles, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, David Gilmour, Jerry Garcia, Kurt Cobain, Elton John, Prince, Johnny Cash, Janis Joplin, John Coltrane and Miles Davis; original manuscripts by Jack Kerouac, Jim Morrison and Steve Jobs; legendary sporting artefacts linked to Muhammad Ali, Jackie Robinson, Wayne Gretzky and Secretariat.
From March 2026, the collection will be offered across four major auctions, giving collectors the rarest of opportunities to become the next custodians of objects that have inspired generations and continue to shine as beacons of our shared creative legacy.
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Exhibition
Location
Christie’s New York
20 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10020
Viewing
6–7 March, 11am – 5pm
8 March, 1pm – 5pm
9–12 March, 11am – 5pm
Contact
+1 212 636 2000
info@christies.com
How to watch the livestream
The Jim Irsay Collection
Hall of Fame | New York | 12 March, 5pm EST
Icons of Pop Culture | New York | 13 March, 10am EST
Icons of Music | New York | 14 March, 10am EST
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Witness some of the most important cultural objects of the 20th century come to the auction block — in real time. Follow the link below to our YouTube channel to set a reminder and watch live.
Please note that there is a slight delay in this streaming broadcast. For bidding, enter the auction on Christie’s LIVE™ instead.
Merchandise
SPECIAL PRINT PUBLICATION
To celebrate this landmark occasion, a special edition catalogue will be published to accompany the auctions.
Pre-order your copy of The Jim Irsay Collection catalogue now.
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