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Noel Gallagher’s ‘Smashed’ Gibson and ‘Wonderwall’ Acoustic Lead Propstore Auction in October

The listing leverages the guitar’s 2009 split provenance during a resurgence of interest from the reunion tour.

Overview

  • Propstore has listed Noel Gallagher’s 1960s Gibson ES-355, reportedly damaged in a 2009 Paris backstage brawl, with a pre-sale estimate of £250,000–£500,000.
  • Noel’s Takamine FP460SC acoustic used to record Wonderwall carries a £200,000–£400,000 estimate.
  • About 150 Oasis lots sit within a two-day, 550+ lot music memorabilia sale scheduled for October 23–24 at 3pm BST.
  • The wider auction features high-profile items including John Lennon’s tinted “Lost Weekend” glasses (£150,000–£300,000) and Michael Jackson’s white Smooth Criminal fedora (£40,000–£80,000).
  • Propstore specialists and former Oasis drummer Zak Starkey are promoting the event, which is pitched as a celebration of music history with a combined catalogue estimate exceeding £3 million.