Music, Sport & Entertainment: Results That Hit the Right Note


April 2026

This week's Music, Sport & Entertainment sale brought together instruments, memorabilia and cultural artefacts spanning decades of performance and achievement. The results reflected strong interest across all categories, from fine musical instruments to signed sporting icons and music history.

Here are some of the standout results.

Music: Instruments That Delivered

The most impressive result of the sale was Lot 3004, an early 19th century English cello by Samuel Gilkes, which achieved an impressive £25,000. With its early 19th century origins and supporting certification, the instrument attracted serious attention, underlining continued demand for quality period instruments with strong provenance.

Other instruments also performed well. Lot 3000, a Yamaha U5 upright piano retailed by Harrods, sold for £2,600, offering both practicality and brand appeal. Meanwhile, Lot 3048, a Borsini Professional chromatic button accordion, realised £1,900, reflecting interest in specialist and professional-grade instruments. Together, these results show a healthy market for both traditional and modern instruments, particularly where condition and usability align.

Sporting History Performs Strongly

Sporting memorabilia delivered strong and often competitive results, particularly for pieces linked to well-known figures and moments. Lot 3109, a signed half size Michael Schumacher Ferrari helmet, sold for £850, while Lot 3145, a signed Muhammad Ali print depicting his famous victory over Sonny Liston, achieved £240, comfortably exceeding its £100–200 estimate.

Collectors also responded well to broader and more niche material. Lot 3175, a collection of amateur rugby league enamel badges, realised £500, significantly surpassing its estimate of £100–200. The result highlights growing interest in club-level and regional sporting history, where rarity and nostalgia play a key role.

From Vinyl to Visual Art

The entertainment section brought together signed pieces and music-related material, with strong results across the board. A standout was Lot 3076, a Queen ‘The Game’ signed vinyl record, which achieved £550. Signed by Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor and John Deacon, and supported by a memorable story of how the signatures were obtained, it proved particularly appealing to collectors.

Contemporary music also featured, with Lot 3089, a Soundwaves artwork print based on The Chemical Brothers’ ‘Galvanize’, selling for £200. At a more accessible level, Lot 3082, a collection of 1980s music magazines including NME and Record Mirror, realised £140, demonstrating continued interest in music ephemera from the period.
Across all categories, results were driven by provenance, condition and recognisable names, with competitive bidding seen on both high-value and more modest lots.

We are now inviting entries for next Music, Sport & Entertainment. If you have items to consign, get in touch with our specialists for a free valuation.
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