Operation hours for collection from either location are from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm, Monday-Friday. All lots will be stored free of charge for 30 days from the auction date at Christie’s Rockefeller Center or Christie’s Fine Art Storage Services (CFASS in Red Hook, Brooklyn). Lots are not available for collection at Christie’s Fine Art Storage Services until after the third business day following the sale. Please note lots marked with a square will be moved to Christie’s Fine Art Storage Services (CFASS in Red Hook, Brooklyn) on the last day of the sale. The Everly Brothers, Elvis Presley, Pete Townshend, George Harrison, Jimmy Page, and Bob Dylan are but a few artists whose signature sound is linked to the J-200. First embraced by country and western stars of the 1930s and 40s such as Roy Rogers, the guitar quickly found its raison d'être in the world of rock and roll. At just shy of 17 inches across, it was the widest flat-top guitar ever produced and drew the eyes and ears of the audience to any performer who strapped one on. The J-200 quickly became the instrument of choice for performers looking for the tonal projection and deep bass resonance delivered by its huge curvaceous body. From its inception in 1937 as the Super Jumbo 200 (SJ-200) it was first seen on stage and made famous by the country and western artist Ray Whitley. Read more THE GIBSON J-200 Next to the Martin D-28 the Gibson J-200 is undoubtedly the most iconic American acoustic guitar ever produced. Please note lots marked with a square will be move…
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