A guitar once owned by Noel Gallagher, famously damaged on the night Oasis split, is poised to fetch up to half a million pounds at auction.
The iconic 1960s red Gibson ES-355 was reportedly broken by Liam Gallagher during a backstage altercation at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris in 2009, an incident that ultimately led to the band's split.
The instrument will go under the hammer at Propstore’s music memorabilia live auction this October, with a pre-sale estimate ranging between £250,000 and £500,000. It is among 150 items from the legendary Manchester group included in the sale.
Also featured is Noel Gallagher’s Takamine FP460SC acoustic guitar, used to record the seminal track 'Wonderwall', which is expected to achieve between £200,000 and £400,000.
Zak Starkey, former Drummer for Oasis, said: “I’m extremely proud of my work with Oasis and being able to give fans the opportunity to purchase genuine memorabilia in Propstore’s music auction is a way of them being able to share the journey.”
The auction will feature more than 550 lots from some of the world’s most celebrated artists, with a combined estimated value of more than £3 million.
Other items include John Lennon’s Lost Weekend tinted glasses, which are estimated between £150-300,000, and Michael Jackson’s Smooth Criminal white fedora – which has been estimated at £40-80,000.
A Kimono owned by Queen’s Freddie Mercury will also go under the hammer along with a pair of Elvis Presley’s grand prix sunglasses, which are both estimated between £8-16,000, and Jimi Hendrix’s handwritten lyrics for his hit song, Straight Ahead – with an estimated sale of £40-£80,000.
Mark Hochman, music specialist at Propstore, said: “Propstore’s auction is a celebration of music history, with guitars that shaped the sound of a generation, handwritten lyrics that capture the first spark of legendary songs, and personal items that offer a glimpse into the lives of the world’s greatest music artists.
“From John Lennon’s unmistakable glasses to Noel Gallagher’s iconic guitars, these are not just collectables; they’re cultural touchstones that have inspired millions.
“The Oasis online auction is a particular highlight, perfectly timed with the band’s return to the stage, and offering fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a tangible piece of their enduring story.”
Propstore’s two-day music memorabilia auction will take place from October 23-24, and begin at 3pm BST on each day.
