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    Sale 5397

    Popular Culture: Rock & Pop Memorabilia

    London, South Kensington

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    10 July 2008

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    • Eric Clapton
    Lot 9

    Eric Clapton

    Price realised

    GBP 8,125

    Estimate

    GBP 3,000 - GBP 5,000

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    Eric Clapton
    A 1978 Guild D-55NT Serial No. 173299, in natural finish, bound rosewood body, spruce top, mahogany neck, 20 fret bound ebony fingerboard with block inlays with indented triangular abalone inserts, headstock face with shield motif, ebony pin bridge and black pickguard; accompanied by a black hardshell contour case with blue plush lining; and three documents concerning the provenance (5)

    Provenance

    Ex-Lot 95 A Selection Of Eric Clapton's Guitars In Aid Of The Crossroads Centre, Christie's New York, 24 June, 1999

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    Lot Essay

    Eric Clapton said that he has used this guitar for writing and recording. Lee Dickson recalled that Clapton owned this guitar in the late 1970s until its sale at Christie's New York in June 1999.

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    No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.


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