Banksy’s 'Girl with a Balloon,' Christine McVie’s keyboard, and Roberto Clemente’s Pittsburgh Pirates jersey: This week’s auction block roundup
Each week Quartz highlights the upcoming and ongoing sales at auction houses across the world. Among the items available are works of art, historical artifacts, and pop culture memorabilia that collectors won’t want to miss out on. While some of these objects go for millions, others are simultaneously affordable and unforgettable.
You can read previous weeks’ roundups here and here.
Continue reading to see the most fascinating objects being sold at auction this week.
Christie’s: Banksy’s “Girl with a Balloon” print
One of the most iconic examples of 21st century art, Banksy’s “Girl with a Balloon” was originally graffitied outside a London print shop. Banksy gifted this 2004 screen print copy of the original to its current owner. Bidding on this screen print will close on Oct. 1. The estimated value of this piece is between $200,697 and $334,495.
Julien’s: Christine McVie’s keyboard
Before her death in 2022, Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac was one of the most famous keyboardists in the world. This Yamaha (YAMCY) PSR-E433 61-key keyboard, which belonged to McVie, will be available at Julien’s Property from the Life and Career of Christine McVie auction, which will run from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17. Bidding has already begun on many of the items available at the sale, including this keyboard which is estimated to be worth between $1,500 and $2,500.
Julien’s: Fleetwood Mac set lists
Two set lists — one handwritten and one printed — were both owned and used by McVie during the 2018-2019 “An Evening with Fleetwood Mac” tour. Both set lists feature handwritten annotations, including discussion of when to play the classic song “Landslide” during a concert. Bidding has already begun on the set lists, which are worth an estimated $600 to $800.
Julien’s: Christine McVie’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction trophy
This statuette was awarded to McVie when Fleetwood Mac was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. Bidding has already begun on the 15.25-inch high award, worth an estimated $10,000 to $15,000.
Julien’s: Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” 21 times-Platinum-selling album award
This RIAA certification was posthumously awarded to McVie in 2022, in recognition of Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” selling more than 21,000,000 copies. Given that only 12 albums in history sold more than 20,000,000 copies, there are very few examples of this award in existence. Bidding has already begun on the item, worth an estimated $5,000 to $7,000.
Christie’s: David Hockney’s “The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011”
David Hockney — one of the most important artists of the 1960s pop art movement — was working firmly in the modes of the 21st century when he drew this image of early spring on his iPad in 2011. The work, which was subsequently printed, is worth an estimated $66,850 to $93,59. Bidding on the drawing is expected to close on Oct. 1.
Swann Auction Galleries: Beauford Delaney’s “Untitled (Greenwich Village Street, New York)”
This untitled painting, by Harlem Renaissance painter Beauford Delaney, is one of several works by Black artists that will be available at the Swann Auction Galleries African American Art sale on Oct. 3. The oil-on-canvas painting is worth an estimated $250,000 to $350,000.
Heritage Auctions: Roberto Clemente’s game-worn Pittsburgh Pirates jersey
Roberto Clemente, one of the most celebrated baseball players in history, wore this Pittsburgh Pirates jersey during the summer of 1960. The jersey will remain available at auction until Oct. 6 but bidding has already reached $175,000.
Heritage Auctions: Graham Nash’s acoustic guitar
Legendary musician Graham Nash used this 1963 Martin D-28 natural acoustic guitar during the Hollies’ 1968 tour of Croatia and Yugoslavia. Nash subsequently gifted the guitar to songwriter Judee Sill, who opened for Nash and David Crosby during their 1972-1973 tour. This guitar will remain on auction until Oct. 9, but bidding has already exceeded $30,000.
