Guitar signed by the icon in 2002 comes to auction on Catawiki
Racing bike owned by Pope Francis, Noel Gallahger’s guitar and George Michael’s jacket amongst items owned by well-known figures in the auction on Catawiki
Amsterdam, 13 March 2024 - Catawiki, the leading online marketplace for special objects, today announced the auction of a guitar signed by the legend Bruce Springsteen in a series of celebrity owned or signed objects coming to auction later this week.
The guitar, a Dan Electro Bass from Horbury Bridge, was signed by Bruce Springsteen, Max Weinberg and Roy Brittain in 2022 during a recording session of 'The Rising' and was at the time owned by Garry Tallent of E Street Band. The instrument, which is accompanied by an image capturing the moment the musicians signed the piece, has been estimated at €6,000.
The auction, starting on 15 March, marks an exclusive celebration of popular culture on Catawiki. As well as the instrument, a bike owned by Pope Francis will be sold alongside Noel Gallagher’s signed guitar and George Michael’s jacket.
Estimate: €20,000 - €30,000
The bike, a Pinarello Dogma F12, was gifted to the pope in 2021 by Egan Bernal, then Giro d’Italia champion and its colour scheme is based on the flag of the Pope’s native Argentina.
Noel Gallagher’s signed Oasis guitar
Estimate: €25,000 - €30,000
Noel Gallagher's autographed 1966 Rickenbacker 360/12 Fireglo guitar, complete with custom Oasis flight case, provenance letter, and signing photo. A noteworthy piece from Oasis history.
A jacket worn by George Michael
Estimate: €10,000
Freddie Mercury’s owned shirt, in pristine condition, directly from Garden Lodge - his former residence in London - and auctioned by Mary Austin, Freddie’s former partner and lifelong friend.
Estimate: €3,000
Sheer robe, worn by Lady Gaga at Hearst Castle while working on the ‘G.U.Y’ music video recording in California on February 7, 2014. The costume comes with a signed letter of provenance from the ensemble's designer, Serena Di Marino.
It’s not the first time a celebrity-owned object has been auctioned on Catawiki. Here are just a few other items owned by well-known figures in recent years:
Kurt Cobain, signed left handed Fender Stratocaster guitar, €15,211
Max Verstappen’s Honda Civic, €75,000
Usain Bolt’s Puma running shoes, €16,000
Sylvester Stallone’s Ford Mustang, €43,000
Vladimir Lenin, Chess set, € 8,400
Michael Jackson, Signed Moonwalker/Smooth Criminal Fedora, €10,000
Yuliya Magdych, Eurovision 2017 Dress, €5,639
Sean Connery’s driver’s licence, €4,200
Jonas Vingegaard’s Cervélo R5, €20,000
Thibaut Pinot’s Lapierre Symbiosis bike, €12,600
The online auction, starting on Friday 15 March, isn’t the first time an extraordinary bike has been sold on Catawiki. Catawiki’s partnership with cycling Team Jumbo-Visma saw Jonas Vingegaard’s Cervélo R5 sell for €20,000 in late 2022, and Pinot’s Lapierre Symbiosis bike from the 2023 tour as part of the exclusive Groupama-FDJ’s auction. Pinot’s bike became the most favourited Tour de France object to be sold on Catawiki, with the final bid coming in at €12,600. And following the debut series of Tour de France: Unchained launched on 8 June 2023, Catawiki saw a 50% increase in searches for “bikes”.
Experts predict that the guitar and other objects will spark interest amongst the general public. Catawiki Music Expert, Alexander Becker, said, “It is a privilege to witness the auction of such extraordinary objects with eclectic histories, from the Britpop era to American heroes. Both the guitar signed by Springsteen and a signed guitar owned by Noel Gallagher would be exciting to have in any home or collection, but bringing these objects together in this one auction is a truly remarkable moment for Catawiki.”
Editors notes
The auctions close at the following times:
Noel Gallagher’s guitar: SATURDAY 23 MARCH, 7.01PM CET
Bruce Springsteen signed guitar, Lady Gaga’s costume, A jacket worn by George Michael: SUNDAY 24 MARCH, 7.01PM CET
Pope’s bike: SUNDAY 24 MARCH, 7.01PM CET
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