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The Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection Photocall At Christie's In London

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 18, 2023: A staff member holds Gibson Incorporated, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1959, a solid-body electric guitar, Les Paul standard, estimate: £300,000-500,000 which was used for performances on the Sailing To Philadelphia Tour in 2001 and the Kill To Get Crimson Tour in 2008 during a photocall at Christie's auction house showcasing the highlights from the personal collection of Mark Knopfler, frontman of the iconic British band, Dire Straits, in London, United Kingdom on January 18, 2023. The guitars will be offered at an auction on January 31 and 25% of the total hammer price will be donated to The British Red Cross, Tusk and Brave Hearts of the North East charities, which Mark Knopfler has supported for many years. (Photo by WIktor Szymanowicz/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#10922067
Date Taken	18 January 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	WIktor Szymanowicz/NurPhoto
Category	Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - WIktor Szymanowicz/NurPhoto

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