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Sotheby's kindly made a banner for this auction pop-up on my PC screen this morning.

 Rock & Roll | Books & Manuscripts | Sotheby's (sothebys.com)

To say there is some great material would be a massive understatement. I haven't looked at much in detail but I've not seen any obvious forgeries yet.

I mentioned this type of Sotheby's auction in Lewis' recent and very popular Hendrix "Axis Bold As Love thread". These auctions seem to aimed at High Net Worth individuals who don't have the time or energy to plough through a lot of mediocre material to find gems/bargains. Very often (at least in the movie poster auctions) the prices go way above "market rates".  

A few questions:

1. Where do you think all this fantastic material comes from? I assume a few major dealers have provided most of it.

2. What are your favourite three items (irrespective of estimated value)?

3. Do you see any lots that may not be real?

I'll give my own answers to 2. and 3. once I've had a chance to look at the lots properly.

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Annoying that it's not easy to see the results on the website

You just have to register. The Hendrix items either didn't sell or didn't reach the high estimate. I guess you'll be relieved to hear that.

I think I'd rather they sold for millions! 

But wouldn't you think you'd missed out on a great opportunity to sell at a premium price?

Not really. My situation is all luck anyway. I guess the worst thing that can happen is i get all excited about the auction and no one bids. Would be a let down

No chance of that I can assure you - unless there is an absolutely sky-high start price.

just register and u can see the results

some of the stuff was mine 

i belive a new record for a guitar especaly if  it doesnt include the buyers premium .i belive i know who bought it

Eddie Van Halen | "Hot for Teacher" Guitar

Lot Closed

April 18, 09:09 AM PDT

Estimate

2,000,000 - 3,000,000 USD

Lot Sold

3,932,000 USD

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