October 6, 2024

Knopfler sold more than 120 of his guitars and amps, with 25% of the proceeds going to charity.

The sale was led by Knopfler’s 1959 Vintage Gibson Les Paul Standard, which sold for £693,000, setting a new world auction record for the model.

The musician said the auction had been “an incredible journey”

“I am so pleased that these much-loved instruments will find new players and new songs as well as raising money for charities that mean a lot to me,” he continued.

“It has been heart-warming to witness how much these guitars mean to so many people and I am also pleased that they will continue to give joy to many through the songs recorded over the years with me.

“To you fellow players, enthusiasts and collectors, I wish you all good things.”

The London auction saw registered bidders and buyers from 61 countries, with a final total including buyer’s premium, confirmed at £8,840,160.

Knopfler’s 1988 Pensa-Suhr MK-1, which he played at Nelson Mandela’s 70th birthday tribute concert at Wembley Stadium, sold for £504,000 despite having an estimate of just £8,000.

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