Imagine: John Lennon's Glasses Sell For $52,000 At A Charity Auction
On December 29, 2024, a pair of glasses that had belonged to John Lennon sold for $52,000 at a charity auction. The Gala One event, an exclusive charity evening that supported three charities (Amend, OneDrop and Well/Beings), took place in Eden Rock, Saint Barths. It was a star-studded affair, with guests including Leonardo DiCaprio, Mike Tyson, and Wyclef Jean.
Many extraordinary items were auctioned that night for charity, and one such treasure was a pair of round metal glasses that John Lennon had once owned. Alexander Bitar, a collector and dealer specializing in high-end historical memorabilia, donated the item to the gala, and sources at the event told me that the winner of the extraordinary eyeglasses was none other than the actor Leonardo DiCaprio, whose agent I have contacted by email to obtain confirmation.
In Bitar’s opinion, few artefacts from pop culture history are more significant and iconic than John Lennon’s round eyeglasses—an artist whose music reached unprecedented popularity when the four-piece rock band The Beatles was formed in Liverpool in 1960. Alexander told me that he thinks the specs are synonymous with Lennon, as he wore them practically every day from 1966 to his death in 1980. The model of the glasses auctioned is called “Windsor”, this being a vintage pair there is no visible maker’s stamp on them.
“I applaud the buyer for his generous donation, which will help the three charity organizations with their important work,” says Bitar, “and in addition to the donation, the buyer also receives a priceless historical item—so it’s a win-win for all.”
Source: forbes.com/Laia Farran Graves
