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David Gilmour's Guitar Shatters Auction Records at $14.55M

3/15/2026

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David Gilmour's 'Black Strat' sold for $14.55 million at Christie's, a record for the most expensive guitar.
The sale was part of late Jim Irsay's collection totaling $93.7 million, with proceeds supporting philanthropic causes championed by Irsay.
Jerry Garcia's 'Tiger' guitar sold for $11.56 million, and Kurt Cobain's Fender Mustang for $6.9 million.
The auction set 23 records, including Jack Kerouac's original 'On the Road' manuscript at $12.135 million.

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David Gilmour's 'Black Strat' sold for $14.55 million at Christie's, a record for the most expensive guitar.
The sale was part of late Jim Irsay's collection totaling $93.7 million, with proceeds supporting philanthropic causes championed by Irsay.
Jerry Garcia's 'Tiger' guitar sold for $11.56 million, and Kurt Cobain's Fender Mustang for $6.9 million.
The auction set 23 records, including Jack Kerouac's original 'On the Road' manuscript at $12.135 million.