August 2016 Auction Ends Thursday, August 25th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on: 8/25/2016 5:51:00 PM

Lot #4: Fleetwood Mac Grammy Award for ''Album of the Year'' in 1977 for the Iconic Album ''Rumours''

Description

Phenomenal Grammy award from 1977, won by Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac for the album ''Rumours'', one of the top 5 selling albums of all time. Released in February 1977, ''Rumours'' garnered both commercial and critical success, and scored top 10 singles for ''Go Your Own Way'', ''Dreams'', ''You Make Loving Fun'' and ''Don't Stop''. Grammy award is a gold-plated metal representation of a gramophone affixed to a wooden base, with a plate reading ''National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences / Fleetwood Mac / Album of the Year - 1977 / 'Rumours'''. Measures 4.75'' wide x 7'' high x 5'' deep. Light wear to brass plate and rubbing to plating of gramophone, overall very good plus condition. The metal bar connecting the gramophone to the record player has also been repaired, as originally auctioned by Christie's. Previously sold as lot 173 in Christie's Pop sale from 4 February 1998, with auction tag intact.
Final Bid (Includes Buyers Premium):$44,291
Minimum Bid:$20,000
Number of Bids:7