MR Guitar
Guitarra Manuel Rodriguez
Lot Closed
August 1, 06:15 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
MR Guitar
b. 1905
Guitarra Manuel Rodriguez
Executed in 2022.
Signed and dated August 2022 by Andrea Bocelli, Antonio Banderas and Richard Gere
Black, yellow, red, and orange bead mosaic
Please note that while this auction is hosted on Sothebys.com, it is being administered by Andrea Bocelli Foundation, and all post-sale matters (inclusive of invoicing and property pickup/shipment) will be handled by Andrea Bocelli Foundation. As such, Sotheby’s will share the contact details for the winning bidders with Andrea Bocelli Foundation so that they may be in touch directly post-sale.
This lot is being sold by the Andrea Bocelli Foundation with proceeds intended to benefit such charitable organization. For any inquiries related to any possible deductions for US taxpayers, please contact aurora.mondavi@andreabocellifoundation.org at the Andrea Bocelli Foundation.
Donated by Family Bocelli.
Founded more than 100 years ago in Cadiz, MR Guitars has reached every corner of the world. It has traveled, grown and evolved. Its guitars are a sign of commitment to culture. Spirit and essence of Spanish music, they are elaborated with all the core and attention of their luthlers. They, the true stars of this house, have learned through a legacy that has passed from father to son, from master to apprentice: inheriting the tenacity and expertise of Manuel Rodriguez, son of the first luthier of a family name that has already made history.
It is in itself a trusted friend, an intimate solo voice or a supportive sound to singing, a companion to every inspiration, every joy, or tenderness.
But the Manuel Rodríguez guitar, a luthier's masterpiece born from a renowned artisanal art that for over a century has passed down the essence of Spanish musical culture, represents much more than a precious musical instrument.
In fact, it is the concrete expression of a virtuous cycle, a "cycle of goodness" that has passed from the hands of Antonio Banderas and Richard Gere - who documented their involvement by signing the guitar - to those of the Bocelli family. ABF (Andrea Bocelli Foundation) has supported the projects of Fundación Starlite, and this true acoustic jewel seals our partnership.
Today, the same instrument, after sharing a year of life in the arms of Maestro Bocelli, will multiply its philanthropic utility and its story, passing from Andrea's hands to those who wish to support the projects of the Andrea Bocelli Foundation.