NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Julien’s Auctions is proud to announce the return of the „Played, Worn & Torn Auction” to announce, the music memorabilia industry’s premier event, taking place November 20th and 21st at the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville, TN. This two-day live and online auction will feature over 800 iconic items from music history.
Highlighting the auction
- Mary Kaye’s 1956 Fender Stratocaster guitar: This Stratocaster, serial number 09391, in a transparent blonde finish and gold hardware, is the exact guitar that Mary Kaye was holding in the iconic 1956 Fender advertising photo. Known as “The Mary Kaye,” she appeared in the film Cha-Cha-Cha Boom! before becoming part of a storied journey through the hands of famous musicians such as Aerosmith’s Jimmy Crespo and The Who’s John Entwistle. Estimated at $200,000 to $400,000.
- Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s 1939 Gibson L-5 Guitars: This archtop guitar, serial number EA-5024, was built for Sister Rosetta Tharpe and owned by the “Godmother of Rock n’ Roll” until 1952. It is a masterpiece of craftsmanship with a Sitka spruce top, back and sides made of birdseye maple and a flame maple neck, Tharpe’s name is engraved on the truss rod cover and she is featured in iconic photos from her early career. Estimated at $40,000-$60,000.
Other selected articles
- George Harrison’s early Futurama guitar from the Beatles era: Played during the Beatles’ Hamburg period, estimated at $600,000 to $800,000.
- Prince’s Custom-Built Sadowsky Telecaster-Style Gitarre: Used during his 1986 parade tour, estimated at $200,000 to $400,000.
- The personal collection of Don Everly: Featuring 161 lots, including a 1949-1950 Gibson ES-5 archtop guitar played by Ike Everly ($20,000-$30,000) and a handwritten lyric for “Keep A Loving Me” ($3,000-$5,000).
- Freddie Mercury’s Tinsel Hat: Worn during Queen’s “Concerts for Kampuchea” in 1979, estimated at $10,000-$20,000.
- Otoboke Beaver Fender Strat Special Edition (Surf Green): Used by Accorinrin of Otoboke Beaver to record songs Okoshiyasu! to write and perform. Otoboke Beaver (2016) and Itekoma Hits (2019). Individually modified and decorated with unique artwork, estimated value: $10,000 to $20,000.
- Bob Mackie feather headdress: Worn by Cher on The Cher Showestimated at $40,000 to $60,000.
- Dolly Parton’s smashed Epiphone SG guitar: From their Nashville Special 2023 HITS Daily Double Photoshoot estimated at $4,000 to $6,000.
Julien’s Auctions continues its tradition of supporting the music community through exclusive charity collections, such as the Music Health Alliance’s “Lyrics for a Cause,” featuring signed lyrics from Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez and others (estimate: $600-$800).
Auction details
- Live and online auction:
- Mittwoch, 20. November, 10:00 AM CT - Donnerstag, 21. November, 10:00 AM CT
For more information, see juliensauctions.com.
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