RINGO STARR BOX SET AUCTION CATALOG 2015

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Buy your copy of the stars and moons silver embossed "Property From The Collection of Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach" auction catalog box set. This auction catalog set is essential for the music memorabilia collector, music history buff and music lovers' libraries. This two volume hard cover box set is one of the most expensive catalogs ever produced by Julien's Auctions and will no doubt be a collector's item itself for many years to come. These catalogs walk any collector and fan through the lives and careers of Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach showing the exquisite tastes and style of these two private individuals. They are opening their home and hearts for causes that are important to them by donating a generous portion of the proceeds to benefit. Catalogs of this level of historical importance have sold out in the past. Don't miss your chance to own a catalog that details the life and legacy of rock and roll royalty, Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach.Highlights from this historic auction include seven of Starr's stage and studio used drum kits: Starr's first Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl drum kit used to record some of The Beatles biggest early hits and used by Paul McCartney on his album McCartney ; the custom built Jumbo Silver Sparkle kit used in the "Hello, Goodbye" film from 1967; the Ludwig Silver Sparkle kit used on Starr's inaugural Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band tour; a kit of toms commissioned for Starr by George Harrison; among others. Also included are instruments gifted to Starr by bandmates and friends: a George Harrison Gretsch guitar, John Lennon's "Beatle Backer," and a Gibson Les Paul from Marc Bolan.Barbara Bach's beauty and style will be shared through this auction of personal and event worn clothing and jewelry from both Starr and Bach. Designers Zandra Rhodes, Stella McCartney, Prada, Libertine, Issey Miyake, Elizabeth Emmanuel and Versace are all represented. Starr's personal and stage worn clothing by designers Richard Tyler, Dusenbery, Armani, Gucci, John Varvatos and Nigel Curtiss and tour jackets personalized for both Bach and Starr are also included. The tuxedo worn by Ringo when he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of The Beatles is included along with the gown that Barbara wore that same night.The couple's style extends to their exquisite residences which feature many colorful custom-made furnishings, along with fine British antiques, European mirrors and light fixtures, and contemporary art. Among the top lots in the sale are a suite of custom painted and monogrammed bedroom furniture, an Empire style dining table and chairs, a Gothic Revival mahogany bookcase, a Lalique "Soleil" ceiling mount light fixture, a Loys-Lucha enameled light fixture, an antique Louis XV wall mirror, a pair of Art Deco wall mirrors with blue accent panels and a copper Art Nouveau wall mirror. There is also a fine selection of Asian art featuring standing and seated Buddhas and a monumental gilt wood "jeweled" standing Buddha, a bronze and parcel gilt statue of Ganesh and a pair of Tibetan Thangkas.Examples of fine art to be offered in the auction include an original Nikas Safronov portrait of Ringo Starr, a Peter Blake "Love Me Do" screen print of The Beatles, a print by David Hockney, and also original artwork by Ringo Starr himself.This is only a small glimpse of the spectacular items offered for sale. Join Julien's online and at the live auction in Beverly Hills, California to experience what will be the most talked about auction of the year. read more

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