CNN —A collection of first-edition books and jazz memorabilia belonging to the late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts will go up for auction in September.
Leading the auction will be a signed first-edition copy of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby."
“Charlie built his collection of modern literature and jazz with passion, intelligence and dedication, and this two-part auction celebrates his distinguished collecting taste,” they added.
Christie's Images Limited 2023The collection also includes objects that once belonged to jazz legends, including Watts’ favorite saxophonist, the late Charlie Parker, according to the release.
Christie's Images Limited 2023Highlights from the collection will go on display in Los Angeles between July 25 and 29 and New York between September 5 and 8.
Persons:
Charlie Watts, Scott Fitzgerald, Scott Fitzgerald's, Benedict Winter, Mark Wiltshire, “ Charlie, George Orwell, Agatha Christie, James Joyce, Fitzgerald, Watts, Charlie Parker, Parker, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin’s, “ Porgy, Bess, ”, Charlie, Dave Green
Organizations:
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Locations:
London, American, British, Los Angeles, New York