Free guitarist Paul Kossoff's 1959 Gibson Les Paul is to cross the block at Bonhams on December 10.
 Paul Kossoff died of an overdose in 1976 |
There is no estimate available at present, although Kossoff's influential musicianship should ensure strong interest.
Natalie Downing, Bonhams' entertainment memorabilia specialist, said: "Kossoff is one of the generation of rock stars who lost their life to the excesses of the industry…
"Musical instruments with celebrity provenance can often reach a higher premium at auction, bolstered by fans and musicians keen to take home instruments that bore witness to some of rock and roll's greatest moments."
Earlier this year a guitar signed by the surviving members of the Grateful Dead sold for $526,000 at their farewell concert.
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