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620 :: Eric Clapton - owned Fender Gianni Versace beaded guitar strap *One of four straps designed by Gianni Versace for Eric Clapton, created alongside his stage clothing for the 1990 World Tour. Gifted by Clapton to Viv Gibson (now Griffin) at the conclusion of the tour in recognition of her work as tour personnel. Offered together with a ticket to the Second Annual International Rock Awards at The New York State Armory on Wednesday, 6th June 1990, inscribed on the reverse with “Eric Clapton, Viv, Table #1.” The other three straps were later offered for sale by Eric Clapton through Christie’s New York in the Eric Clapton Guitar auction, held in aid of the Crossroads Centre on 24th June 1999. Eric Clapton used Versace guitar straps throughout the 1990 tour, culminating in the 24 Nights concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in February–March 1991.

Lot Number 620. Eric Clapton - owned Fender Gianni Versace beaded guitar strap *One of four straps designed by Gianni Versace for Eric Clapton, created alongside his stage clothing for the 1990 World Tour. Gifted by Clapton to Viv Gibson (now Griffin) at the conclusion of the tour in recognition of her work as tour personnel. Offered together with a ticket to the Second Annual International Rock Awards at The New York State Armory on Wednesday, 6th June 1990, inscribed on the reverse with “Eric Clapton, Viv, Table #1.” The other three straps were later offered for sale by Eric Clapton through Christie’s New York in the Eric Clapton Guitar auction, held in aid of the Crossroads Centre on 24th June 1999. Eric Clapton used Versace guitar straps throughout the 1990 tour, culminating in the 24 Nights concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in February–March 1991.. Auctioned at The Guitar Sale - Four Day Sale on 5th December 2025
 
Eric Clapton - owned Fender Gianni Versace beaded guitar strap *One of four straps designed by Gianni Versace for Eric Clapton, created alongside his stage clothing for the 1990 World Tour. Gifted by Clapton to Viv Gibson (now Griffin) at the conclusion of the tour in recognition of her work as tour personnel. Offered together with a ticket to the Second Annual International Rock Awards at The New York State Armory on Wednesday, 6th June 1990, inscribed on the reverse with “Eric Clapton, Viv, Table #1.” The other three straps were later offered for sale by Eric Clapton through Christie’s New York in the Eric Clapton Guitar auction, held in aid of the Crossroads Centre on 24th June 1999. Eric Clapton used Versace guitar straps throughout the 1990 tour, culminating in the 24 Nights concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in February–March 1991.

Estimate: £500-1000

Sold For: £1550.00

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Auction Details

Sale Date: 5th December 2025
Sale Name: The Guitar Sale - Four Day Sale