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THE FRED GRETSCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1965

Lot 38
01.02.2024 10:00UTC -05:00
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AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUSA, New York
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ID 1126401
Lot 38 | THE FRED GRETSCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1965
Estimate value
$ 250 000 – 350 000
THE FRED GRETSCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1965

A HOLLOWBODY ELECTRIC GUITAR, MODEL 6122, CHET ATKINS COUNTRY GENTLEMAN

The logo inlayed at the headstock GRETSCH, the nameplate applied to the faceplate and engraved THE / CHET ATKINS / COUNTRY / GENTLEMAN / 24755, the pickguard engraved GRETSCH, together with original case, a letter concerning the provenance and a photo of Elvis and Norman Taurog from the set of 'Girls, Girls, Girls' in 1962

length of back 21 in (53.4 cm)





Provenance

By repute, Elvis Presley (1935-1977).

Norman Taurog (1899-1981), American film director, acquired as a gift from the above in the 1970s.

Thence by descent to his son Jonathan R. Taurog.

Elvis is back! – Via Satellite: The Paul Lichter Collection and Other Important Properties; Bonhams, London, 30 August 1997, lot 67.

Elvis-A-Rama Museum, acquired from the above.

Grammy Awards Live Charity Auction; Julien'’s Auctions, West Hollywood, 8 February 2008, lot 76.

Acquired by the current owner from the above.



Exhibited

Las Vegas, Elvis-A-Rama Museum, 1999-2006.
Auction house category:Musical instruments, Electric Guitars
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