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In pictures: Richard Gere guitar collection auction highlights

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By Chris Vinnicombe published 23 August 2011

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1954 Fender Stratocaster

1954 Fender Stratocaster

11 October sees Christie's in NYC host The Richard Gere Guitar Collection, an auction of around 110 lots that includes an array of sumptuous vintage instruments and amplifiers.

You didn't know that the An Officer & A Gentleman star was into guitars? Here's what he has to say on the matter: "I've had a love affair with guitars since I was a kid. They have been my true friends through the best and worst of times.

"I never planned to put together a collection, I just bought ones that I liked, the ones that sounded good and played well. Some are very special. Although it's more than a little painful to let them go, each one has been played, loved and appreciated, and will be again."

The auction is expected to raise in excess of $1,000,000. Visit Christie's for more, but first check out the seriously drool-worthy highlights that follow...

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1954 Fender Stratocaster (headstock detail)

1954 Fender Stratocaster (headstock detail)

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1931 Martin D-28

1931 Martin D-28

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1931 Martin D-28 (headstock detail)

1931 Martin D-28 (headstock detail)

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1958 Gibson Flying V

1958 Gibson Flying V

Documented as a pre-production prototype by Gibson, this guitar was formally the property of Albert King.

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1958 Gibson Flying V (headstock detail)

1958 Gibson Flying V (headstock detail)

Documented as a pre-production prototype by Gibson, this guitar was formally the property of Albert King.

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Fender 1953 Telecaster

Fender 1953 Telecaster

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Fender 1953 Telecaster (headstock detail)

Fender 1953 Telecaster (headstock detail)

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1935 D'Angelico Exel

1935 D'Angelico Exel

Formerly the property of James D’ Aquisto

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1935 D'Angelico Exel (headstock detail)

1935 D'Angelico Exel (headstock detail)

Formerly the property of James D’ Aquisto

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1960 Gibson ES-335 TD

1960 Gibson ES-335 TD

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1960 Gibson ES-335 TD (headstock detail)

1960 Gibson ES-335 TD (headstock detail)

Visit Christie's for more information.

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Chris Vinnicombe

Chris Vinnicombe worked with us here on the MusicRadar team from the site's initial launch way back in 2007, and also contributed to Guitarist magazine as Features Editor until 2014, as well as Total Guitar magazine, amongst others. These days he can be found at Gibson Guitars, where he is editor-in-chief.

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