2023-11-18 00:02:07
A guitar belonging to Nirvana legend Kurt Cobain (1967-1994) was sold at an auction in the USA for a million euros. The iconic blue “Skystang I” Fender Mustang electric guitar that Cobain played during his final tour in 1993-94 fetched more than $1.58 million (1.46 million euros) on Friday. The auction by Julien’s auction house took place in Nashville (US state of Tennessee).
A pair of ripped jeans that Cobain wore in the music video for “Heart-Shaped Box” and at the MTV Video Music Awards, among others, went under the hammer for more than $400,000. The pants were previously estimated at $10,000 to $20,000.
A pack of cigarettes belonging to Cobain fetched $5,200, five times its estimated price. According to Julien’s, the menthol-flavored American Spirit cigarettes were the grunge legend’s favorite brand. A yellow checkered cardigan worn by the musician fetched $13,000.
The auction was part of the three-day “Played, Worn and Torn: Rock N’ Roll Iconic Guitars and Memorabilia” auction, which until Saturday evening featured more than a thousand pieces owned by music greats such as Cobain, Eric Clapton, Elvis Presley, Prince, The Beatles or Frank Zappa are offered.
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