Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler to Auction Over 120 Guitars

The collection, including the 'Money For Nothing' guitar, will be auctioned on January 31, with a portion of the proceeds going to charity.

Mark Knopfler, former frontman of Dire Straits, is auctioning over 120 guitars and amps from his five-decade career.
The auction, set for January 31, 2024, will feature instruments used to record and perform Dire Straits' and solo tracks, including the guitar used for 'Money For Nothing'.
The most highly valued lot is an original 1959 Les Paul Standard, estimated at £500,000 ($625,000).
A quarter of the sales proceeds will be donated to various charities, including the British Red Cross, wildlife conservationists Tusk, and children's not-for-profit Brave Hearts of the North East.
The instruments will be on public display at Christie's New York showroom from December 9-13, and at the auctioneer's London headquarters from January 19-30, 2024.