A tenor saxophone signed by President Bill Clinton sold for $7,750 to lead a music and entertainment memorabilia auction by Eaton & Brennan Auctions that featured autographs and memorabilia connected to some of the biggest names in music and popular culture. The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Bee Gees, Eagles, Rush, Led Zeppelin and KISS were among the music legends represented, while a multi-signed Star Trek guitar also ranked among the auction’s leading results.
Bill Clinton Signed Saxophone Leads at $7,750
The auction’s top result came from Lot #1332, a Jean Baptiste tenor saxophone signed by President Bill Clinton, which sold for $7,750. The saxophone carries additional significance through its provenance, having been donated by Clinton in 2012, and was accompanied by a JSA letter of authenticity. Clinton is famously associated with the saxophone, making the signed instrument a distinctive piece of presidential and popular culture memorabilia.
Beatles 1963 Tour Program Sells for $7,250
A vintage piece of Beatles history tied for the second highest price of the auction. Lot #1001, a 1963 Scottish Tour program signed by all four members of The Beatles, sold for $7,250. Featuring the signatures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, the fully group-signed program was encapsulated by Beckett and dates from the period in which Beatlemania was rapidly building in the United Kingdom.
Pink Floyd Signed “The Wall” Album Brings $7,250
Matching the Beatles program at $7,250 was a signed copy of Pink Floyd’s landmark album “The Wall.” The album, offered as Lot #1029, was signed by David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Roger Waters and was accompanied by authentication from Floyd Authentic and JSA. Released in 1979, The Wall became one of Pink Floyd’s defining works, adding to the appeal of an album signed by three of the band’s principal members.
Bee Gees Signed Album Surges to $7,000
One of the standout results of the auction came from a Bee Gees group-signed “Spirits Having Flown” album, which sold for $7,000. The album features three signatures from the group and was authenticated by PSA/DNA. The result was particularly noteworthy compared with its pre-auction estimate of just $300 to $500. Released in 1979 at the height of the Bee Gees’ commercial success, Spirits Having Flown produced several major hits and followed the group’s enormous success associated with the Saturday Night Fever era.
Top 10 Auction Results
1. Lot #1332 – President Bill Clinton Signed Jean Baptiste Tenor Saxophone, Donated by Clinton in 2012, JSA LOA — $7,750
2. Lot #1001 – The Beatles Fully Group Signed 1963 Scottish Tour Program, 4 Signatures, Beckett Encapsulated — $7,250
3. Lot #1029 – Pink Floyd: David Gilmour, Nick Mason & Roger Waters Signed “The Wall” Album, Floyd & JSA — $7,250
4. Lot #1101 – Bee Gees Group Signed “Spirits Having Flown” Album, 3 Signatures, PSA/DNA — $7,000
5. Lot #1290 – Star Trek Multi-Cast Signed Roman Triax Klingon-Ship Inspired Guitar, 10 Signatures — $7,000
6. Lot #1065 – Eagles Fully Group Signed Takamine Acoustic Guitar, 7 Signatures, JSA — $6,000
7. Lot #1002 – The Beatles Vintage Fully Group Signed Album Page, 4 Signatures, Beckett Encapsulated — $5,500
8. Lot #1110 – Rush: Neil Peart Stage-Used & Signed 16″ Sabian Crash Cymbal with Anthem LOA Signed by Rush, JSA LOA — $5,000
9. Lot #1093 – Bee Gees Fully Group Signed Les Paul-Style Guitar, 3 Signatures, Epperson — $4,600
10. Lot #1076 – Led Zeppelin: John Bonham & Robert Plant Signed “Led Zeppelin II” Album, Beckett & Grad — $4,000
The depth of the auction extended beyond the Top 10. A Rush fully group-signed Neil Peart “Time Machine” limited-edition DW snare drum also sold for $4,000, while a Gene Simmons signed limited-edition KISS AXE Bass with signed custom case realized $3,000.
Other notable results included a Rolling Stones group-signed “Through the Past, Darkly” album at $2,800 and a Paul McCartney signed “A Hard Day’s Night” soundtrack album at $2,600.
The results showcased the broad appeal of signed music and entertainment memorabilia, ranging from vintage Beatles autographs and iconic albums to stage used equipment and signed instruments. The Bee Gees “Spirits Having Flown” album was one of the auction’s biggest surprises, realizing $7,000 against a pre-auction estimate of $300 to $500.
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