ID 1126401
Lot 38 | THE FRED GRETSCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1965
Estimate value
$ 250 000 – 350 000
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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| Auction house category: | Musical instruments, Electric Guitars |
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