The red Gibson ES-355 guitar belonged to Noel Gallagher and was broken backstage at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris in August 2009. At this gig, the band notoriously cancelled their set minutes before taking to the stage after Noel abruptly left the band.
The Gibson guitar is estimated to be sell for £500,000 at the Propstore Music Memorabillia auction, which is set to commence on the 24th and 25th of October.
According to the Guardian, in 2021 the guitar was sold at auction for £325,000, and at the time Noel parted with his guitar as it "[reminded] him too much of Oasis." Noel released a statement at the time of the split, "It’s with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight. People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer," Noel said.
It is claimed that the brothers were involved in a fight with eachother just minutes before going on stage in Paris.
The Takamine FP460SC acoustic guitar which was used to record 'Wonderwall' will also be put up for auction, alongside around 150 Oasis items at the Propstore auction.
Former Oasis drummer, Zak Starkey said "I’m extremely proud of my work with Oasis and being able to give fans the opportunity to purchase genuine memorabilia in Propstore’s music auction is a way of them being able to share the journey."
The auction also includes John Lennon's “lost weekend” period tinted sunglasses and Micheal Jacksons 'Smooth Criminal' white fedora. A Kimono owned by Freddie Mercury and Elvis Presley's grand prix sunglasses will also be up for auction next month, both are expected to fetch around £8,000 to £16,000.
Music specialist Mark Hochman, from Propstore said "Propstore’s auction is a celebration of music history, with guitars that shaped the sound of a generation, handwritten lyrics that capture the first spark of legendary songs, and personal items that offer a glimpse into the lives of the world’s greatest music artists."
"The Oasis online auction is a particular highlight, perfectly timed with the band’s return to the stage, and offering fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a tangible piece of their enduring story," he continued.
