Christie's Jim Irsay Collection Auction Sets Records with $94.5 Million in Memorabilia Sales
In March, Christie's held a series of auctions for the Jim Irsay Collection at its Rockefeller Center location, generating $94.5 million in total sales. The event became the highest-grossing memorabilia auction ever, with all lots sold and 28 world records established. Notable items included David Gilmour's 'Black Strat' guitar selling for $14.55 million, Jerry Garcia's 'Tiger' guitar for $11.56 million, and Jack Kerouac's 'On the Road' typescript for $12.1 million. The sale featured instruments, manuscripts, and sports artifacts tied to iconic figures in music, literature, and athletics, attracting competitive bidding and demonstrating strong market interest in culturally significant objects.
Key facts
- The Jim Irsay Collection auction at Christie's raised $94.5 million across four sales in March.
- Every lot sold, achieving 28 world records and making it the highest-grossing memorabilia auction to date.
- Top sales included David Gilmour's guitar at $14.55 million and Jack Kerouac's manuscript at $12.1 million.
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- Rockefeller Center
Sources
- ARTnews —