The leading lots of the sale included Marr’s 1982 Rickenbacker 330 Jetglo—the guitar most closely associated with his defining Smiths-era sound—which sold for £358,400 after a five-minute bidding duel, well above its £60,000–£80,000 forecast. Other notable pieces featured his 1960 Cherry Red Gibson ES-355, a gift to him in 1984 from Seymour Stein, founder of Sire Records, which achieved £204,800, alongside a 1984 Cherry Gibson Les Paul Standard that also realized £204,800.
Further high-profile items included a 1971 Martin D-28 acoustic that went for £128,000, and Marr’s 2017 Fender Johnny Marr Signature Jaguar in Comet Sparkle—used to record the James Bond theme for No Time To Die with Hans Zimmer and Billie Eilish—which sold for £46,080.
Proceeds from 31 charity lots within the collection, including ten guitars as well as 1980s concert posters and sales awards, will see 100% of their hammer prices split equally between The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association and The National Autistic Society.
Expressing his gratitude, Johnny Marr noted that the auction exceeded all expectations, thanking the global bidders and Christie’s personnel for making the landmark event memorable. Representatives from the benefiting charities commended Marr’s generosity, confirming that the funds will directly support sight-loss services and autistic advocacy initiatives.
The auction triumph arrives just ahead of Marr’s forthcoming studio album, The Age Of Everything, slated for release on 2 October 2026 via BMG, followed by November tour dates across Latin America.
