Jim Irsay’s historic artifacts, guitar collection to be sold

INDIANAPOLIS — The late Jim Irsay’s collection of hundreds of historic artifacts is set to be sold in a series of auctions at Christie’s in New York beginning in March 2026.

The merchandise will include, “The Greatest Guitar Collection on Earth,” featuring instruments and items owned by some of the most prominent artist in music history.

“Christie’s is honored to offer this magnificent collection, so lovingly compiled, maintained, and shared by legendary collector Jim Irsay over decades,” said Julien Pradels, president of the Christie’s Americans region.

“These extraordinary objects will be made available to passionate collectors around the globe, who have a once in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of history, and provide this exquisite collection its next chapter,” said Pradels.