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“There is a difference in the tone compared with just the simple wrapover bridge, which resonates more in your body”: Why Rory Gallagher’s “Kid Gloves and Walkin’ Wounded” Gibson Les Paul Juniors were two of his best-sounding guitars

They may be among Rory Gallagher’s lesser-known electrics, but these Les Paul Juniors are unquestionably among the finest-sounding he owned

Guitar World

“Kossoff damaged his own '59 Les Paul and borrowed Ramm's for the encore. He agreed to swap it for his damaged guitar once it had been repaired”: A 1968 Gibson Les Paul played by Free's Paul Kossoff is up for auction

The guitar was owned by Arthur Ramm from the British prog rock band Beckett, and was originally a Les Paul Gold Top before being converted to a Burst around 1969-70

Guitar World

Bonhams auction house facing claims it is selling looted Roman antiquities

Third-century Roman plate and bust of Emperor Hadrian alleged to have links to man convicted of illegal dealing

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Going, going... how London's auction houses are taking a hammering

Post-Brexit regulations, the rise of Paris and global issues from wars to the US election have all taken their toll

Evening Standard

“One of the world’s most recognizable guitars”: Rory Gallagher’s 1961 Fender Stratocaster sells at auction for a whopping $1.16 million

The historic Strat – the sale of which attracted the attention of senior members of the Irish government, who hoped to keep the instrument in Gallagher's native country – went under the hammer along with dozens of other guitars from the legendary player's collection

Guitar World

“He was backstage in the Marquee cleaning off his guitar and said, ‘Look!’ The paint was starting to come away in chips – he was almost crying”: How Rory Gallagher's 1961 Strat got its now-iconic relic’d finish

Gallagher's brother, Dónal, recalls the time Rory noticed that the paint on his beloved guitar was chipping away

Guitar World

Vintage Apple Mac #M0001 prototype could smash records at auction

If you have a serious amount of money and love Apple tech, this could be the auction for you.

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Back-to-school jewels: precious pieces for new terms and fresh starts

Prepare to be on sparkling form this semester – we've got your jewellery kit sorted, from a diamond alphabet to a rose-gold pencil bracelet

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Senator Dianne Feinstein’s jewelry collection set to be auctioned off one year after death

Among late Senator Dianne Feinstein’s personal collection includes a diamond ring worth up to $65,000

The Independent UK

Napkin That Aided Barcelona in Signing Lionel Messi Sells for Nearly $1 Million

A paper napkin that played a key role in Lionel Messi joining FC Barcelona sold at auction Friday for nearly $1 million.

Sports Illustrated

Jewelry Can Be an Investment. Here's How to Find It

Kiplinger explains what to watch out for in jewelry to invest in, how to find the goods, and how to have some fun with jewelry investments.

Kiplinger

Defying Downturn, Auction Houses Bid High On Hong Kong

Three of the world's top auction houses are racing to expand in Hong Kong, eager to woo young Asian buyers even as the global art market retreats from pandemic-era highs.

International Business Times

This Rare British Motorcycle Could Fetch A Quarter Of A Million Dollars

Barn finds still exist in 2024, and this incredibly rare 1928 Brough Superior SS100 Alpine Grand Sport is one of them according to the folks at Bonhams.

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“We need to become the custodians of that magical guitar”: €1,000,000 campaign launched to buy Rory Gallagher’s iconic 1961 Fender Stratocaster and keep it in Ireland

Sheena Crowley – the daughter of the man who originally sold the guitar to Gallagher in 1963 – set up the fundraiser after it was announced Rory's Strat would be heading to auction

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"I remember looking at this battered Stratocaster and thinking, how does that come out of there?": Rory Gallagher's iconic 1961 Stratocaster is to be auctioned

One of music's most recognisable guitars is going under the hammer

MusicRadar

"It was an enormous part of Rory Gallagher’s life and was with him from the very start of his career right until the end": The Irish bluesman's legendary '61 Strat is going up for auction

The first lot from Bonham's Rory Gallagher Collection is a big one indeed

Guitar World

“On this guitar, he carved out his legacy of being one of the greatest guitarists of all time”: Rory Gallagher’s iconic ’61 Fender Stratocaster is heading to auction for the first time ever

As legend has it, Gallagher's Strat was the first to ever reach Irish soil, and it was used by the blues rock ace to cement himself as one of the all-time greats of guitar music

The Guardian - UK

Top UK auction house told to stop taking buyer’s premium for charity sales

Bonhams has been forced to clarify how it holds auctions for good causes after complaints about a recent sale

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There's a MotoGP-Derived Ducati Desmosedici RR Up For Sale Right Now

Ducati's Desmosedici is one of the coolest MotoGP-derived motorcycles of all time. It even had exhaust pipes coming out of the tail and you could own it right now.

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Lionel Messi's Historic Napkin From Barcelona Career Up For Auction

Auction of Messi's napkin, symbolizing his Barcelona career, faces ownership dispute. Messi's illustrious career and achievements highlighted.

Latin Times

A piece of Lionel Messi's history, even if it's just a piece of paper, could be yours—if you have the money

Last December, a set of six game-worn jerseys used by Messi in the 2022 World Cup sold for $7.8 million

Digital Camera World

Own Richard Avedon's one-of-a-kind Leica M6!

Bonhams is offering a rare chance to own a piece of photography history as Avedon's Leica is auctioned

International Business Times

Digital Disruption In The Art Market: How Major Players Are Adapting

The precondition for the NFT boom is often attributed to the sale of an NFT artwork for $69 million at an art auction. This particular artwork, created by Beeple, was auctioned online by Christie's in March 2021.

International Business Times

'The Crown' Props Prove Popular At London Auction

The UK sale of sets, costumes and props from the hit Netflix drama "The Crown" was due to end Thursday after several showpiece items smashed estimates and netted tens of thousands of pounds.

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