Slash, Lennon, and Queen rarities to hit the block in £1.5M music memorabilia auction

Propstore, a global leader in entertainment memorabilia, has announced a landmark Music Live Auction scheduled for April 30, 2026. Featuring over 400 lots from the world’s most iconic artists, the collection carries a combined estimated value of £1.5 million ($2 million).<br /><br />The Crown Jewels of Rock History<br /><br />The auction is led by a staggering piece of rock history: Slash’s stage-used Gibson Les Paul ‘59 Custom Shop guitar. Played during Guns N' Roses’ historic Not In This Lifetime reunion tour, the autographed instrument is estimated between £150,000 – £300,000.<br /><br />Equally poignant is a promotional poster for Double Fantasy, signed by John Lennon on the morning of December 8, 1980—only hours before his death. Accompanied by an audio recording of Lennon discussing the signing, it is believed to be the final item he ever autographed (Est. £60k – £120k).<br /><br />From Freddie Mercury to George Michael<br /><br />The sale features significant items from pop and rock royalty, including:<br /><br />George Michael’s "Faith" Jacket: The photo-matched leather jacket worn in the iconic 1987 music video (Est. £60k – £120k).<br /><br />Freddie Mercury’s Gold Microphone: A Shure 565 SD award presented to Queen, consigned directly from the personal collection of Peter Hince, Mercury’s longtime assistant.<br /><br />Handwritten Lyrics: First-draft lyrics for "Goodbye" by Paul McCartney (1969) and "51st Anniversary" by Jimi Hendrix (1967).<br /><br />Something for Every Collector<br /><br />While the headliners command six-figure estimates, the auction includes items for various budgets, such as ABBA autographed photo books (Est. £100 – £200) and Foo Fighters memorabilia.<br /><br />Top Auction Lots Estimated Value (GBP)<br />Slash’s '59 Gibson Les Paul £150,000 - £300,000<br />George Michael’s "Faith" Jacket £60,000 - £120,000<br />Lennon’s Last Autographed Poster £60,000 - £120,000<br />Freddie Mercury’s Gold Microphone £30,000 - £60,000