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On June 19, 2020, the most expensive guitar ever sold at auction was the acoustic guitar played by Kurt Cobain during Nirvana’s iconic MTV Unplugged in New York performance. The instrument, a 1959 Martin D-18E, sold for $6,010,000 at Julien’s Auctions in Los Angeles, California. The buyer was Peter Freedman, founder of RØDE Microphones, who acquired the guitar with the intention of displaying it publicly. The guitar’s value was driven by its deep cultural and musical significance rather than its technical specifications alone. Cobain’s MTV Unplugged performance, recorded in 1993, is widely regarded as one of the most memorable live sets in rock history, occurring just months before his death in 1994. The instrument became closely associated with that performance and with Cobain’s legacy as a defining figure of the grunge movement. The sale set a new world record for a guitar at auction, surpassing previous high-profile instrument sales. It demonstrated the strong demand for music memorabilia tied to historically significant performances and influential artists.

Christie’s – Geneva

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Christie’s – Geneva

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Phillips New York

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Bouncing bomb inventor’s items sold at auction

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Bouncing bomb inventor’s items sold at auction

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Sotheby’s Paris

Most expensive tea sold at auction

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Most expensive tea sold at auction

On September 26, 2025, the most expensive tea ever sold at auction achieved a price of £6,237.50 in Osaka, Japan. The sale was conducted by the Sri Lanka Tea Board as part of an international promotional auction highlighting premium Ceylon tea. The winning bidder was Janat Paris, a well-known luxury tea brand recognized for sourcing high-quality teas from around the world. The auctioned tea represented an exceptional lot, selected for its rarity, craftsmanship, and superior flavor profile, characteristics often associated with small-batch, high-elevation Ceylon teas. Events of this nature are typically organized to showcase the finest offerings of a country’s tea industry, strengthen global trade relationships, and reinforce brand prestige in competitive international markets. By hosting the auction in Osaka, the Sri Lanka Tea Board also emphasized the importance of Japan as a key market for premium tea consumers. The record-setting price reflects both the intrinsic quality of the tea and the symbolic value placed on rare agricultural products in specialized auctions.

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Most expensive guitar sold at auction

Christie’s – Geneva

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Hoge Auctioneering LLC

Bouncing bomb inventor’s items sold at auction

America’s Auction Academy

Sotheby’s Paris

Most expensive tea sold at auction

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