"solid-body electric guitar"

#10922085

18 January 2024

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.

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#10922086

18 January 2024

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.

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#10922087

18 January 2024

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 18, 2023: A staff member holds Gibson Guitar Incorporated, Nashville, Tennessee, 1983, a solid-body electric guitar, Les Paul Standard ’59 Reissue, estimate £10,000-15,000 which was used to record both the title track and ‘Money For Nothing’ on Dire Straits’ 1985 album Brothers In Arms, 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.

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#10922076

18 January 2024

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 18, 2023: A staff member holds Schecter Guitar Research, Van Nuys, California, 1983, a solid-body electric guitar in the manner of a Telecaster custom, estimate: £4,000-6,000 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.

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#10922078

18 January 2024

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 18, 2023: A staff member holds Schecter Guitar Research, Van Nuys, California, 1983, a solid-body electric guitar in the manner of a Telecaster custom, estimate: £4,000-6,000 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.

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#10922079

18 January 2024

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 18, 2023: A staff member holds Pensa-Suhr, New York, 1988, a solid-body electric guitar, MK-1, estimate: £6,000-8,000 which was used at the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert on 11 June 1988 at Wembley Stadium 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.

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#10922080

18 January 2024

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 18, 2023: A staff member holds Gibson Guitar Incorporated, Nashville, Tennessee, 1983, a solid-body electric guitar, Les Paul Standard ’59 Reissue, estimate £10,000-15,000 which was used to record both the title track and ‘Money For Nothing’ on Dire Straits’ 1985 album Brothers In Arms, 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.

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#10922083

18 January 2024

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.

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#10922084

18 January 2024

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 18, 2023: A staff member holds Gibson, Nashville, Tennessee, 2021, a solid-body electric guitar, Les Paul Standard ‘Gold Top’, estimate: £20,000-40,000 signed by Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, David Gilmour, Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, Slash, Ronnie Wood, Brian May, Sting, Ringo Starr, Bruce Springsteen, The Edge, Joan Jett, Nile Rodgers, as well as many others 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.

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#10922068

18 January 2024

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.

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#10922069

18 January 2024

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.

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#10922070

18 January 2024

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.

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#10922071

18 January 2024

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 18, 2023: A staff member holds Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, Corona, California, 1997 and 2002, a solid-body electric guitar, artist's prototype, Mark Knopfler signature Stratocaster, estimate: £4,000-6,000 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.

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#10922072

18 January 2024

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 18, 2023: Staff members hold Gibson Incorporated, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1959, a solid-body electric guitar, Les Paul standard, estimate: £300,000-500,000 (L) and Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, Corona, California, 1997 and 2002, a solid-body electric guitar, artist's prototype, Mark Knopfler signature Stratocaster, estimate: £4,000-6,000 (R) 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.

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#10922073

18 January 2024

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 18, 2023: Staff members hold Gibson Incorporated, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1959, a solid-body electric guitar, Les Paul standard, estimate: £300,000-500,000 (L) and Gibson Incorporated, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1958, a semi-hollowbody electric guitar, ES-335 TN, estimate: £60,000-90,000 (R) 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.

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#10922074

18 January 2024

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 18, 2023: Staff members hold Schecter Guitar Research, Van Nuys, California, 1983, a solid-body electric guitar in the manner of a Telecaster custom, estimate: £4,000-6,000 (L) and Gibson Incorporated, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1958, a semi-hollowbody electric guitar, ES-335 TN, estimate: £60,000-90,000 (R) 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.

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