TAYLOR SWIFT’S GIBSON ACOUSTIC GUITAR JOINS DOLLY PARTON’S DULCIMER IN STAR-STUDDED COUNTRY MUSIC AUCTION CHRISTIE’S ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF ‘NASHVILLE: AN AUCTION TO BENEFIT ACM LIFTING LIVES® COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND’
Los Angeles, CA (October 15, 2020) - Christie’s announces the full star-studded Country Music line-up for the online auction entitled “NASHVILLE: An Auction to Benefit ACM Lifting Lives® COVID-19 Response Fund” open for bidding October 15-29 on christies.com/Nashville. In addition to the previously announced Swarovski-crystal bedazzled four-string dulcimer owned by Dolly Parton for 30 years, the sale features a stunning black 2018 Gibson acoustic guitar personally inscribed and dated by global superstar Taylor Swift (estimate: $25,000-40,000). The lot includes the original hard-shell case, embroidered Levy guitar strap (pictured) and plectrum caddy containing five personalized Taylor Swift custom guitar picks including one commemorating her 2017 sixth studio album reputation and her record-breaking stadium tour and four commemorating her 2019 seventh studio album Lover. Played during Swift’s live, world premiere debut of her folklore single “betty” at the 2020 ACM Awards show at Nashville’s legendary Grand Ole Opry House, her appearance marked a return to the ACM stage after seven years.
