THE RAY BENSON COLLECTION

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Burley Auction Gallery is proud to present 10 time Grammy Award winner Ray Benson's Auction Saturday October 15th at 1:00PM. Featuring Ray's lifetime collection of memorabilia spanning a 50+ year music career. Ray Benson's personal music instruments including a pair of custom made Texas telecasters, Fender Telecasters, & Gibson guitars that he played all over the world and on records. Vintage concert posters, original album cover art, stage worn custom outfits, movie outfits, his customized 1969 Harley Davidson, 1955 Chevy Bel Air, & the 1954 Studebaker Commander he used to move to Austin in the early 70's. A great collection of Bob Wills & the Texas Playboys items including Bob Wills' steel guitar, Armadillo World Headquarters posters, Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic posters & memorabilia, ACL posters, vintage Tshirts, Route 66 collection, & much more. For over 50 years, Ray Benson has been a fixture in music with 10 time Grammy award winners Asleep at the Wheel, as well as his solo work. Ray has worked extensively with Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Lyle Lovett, George Strait, Bob Will's Texas Playboys, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, & many more. Ray has a vast collection of memorabilia from those collaborations acquired directly from the artists, & from his extensive career. Please mark your calendars & make plans to join us. Ray will be at the auction. Seating is limited, reservations highly recommended. TX#15184 20%BP (25%BP online) Please make plans to join us.

Preview Friday October 14th noon-6:00 & Saturday October 15th 11:00AM-1:00PM auction start.
All items sold as is where is. See photos for condition, email info@burleyauction.com or call 830-629-9280 (Prior to sale day) if you have specific condition questions.

Winning bidders will receive an invoice on or before end-of-day TUESDAY following the auction. PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM/JUNK EMAIL FOLDER.
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Antone's Asleep At The Wheel Concert Poster62 - Antone's Asleep At The Wheel Concert Poster
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Friday & Saturday, December 2+ 3. By Danny Garrett 1980. 11" X 16 1/4" From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Asleep At The Wheel Austin Opera House Poster63 - Asleep At The Wheel Austin Opera House Poster
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1979 Guy Juke Large Poster 11.5 X 17.5. Medium Size 8.5 X 11. VIP Card 2.75 X 3.75 Inches From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Ray Benson's Gibson ES-5 Hollow Body Guitar64 - Ray Benson's Gibson ES-5 Hollow Body Guitar
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Early Gibson ES-5 three switch hollow body electric guitar from Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
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1957 Martin D-28 Brazilian Rosewood65 - 1957 Martin D-28 Brazilian Rosewood
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1957 Martin D-28 Brazilian Rosewood Acoustic Guitar. Serial Number 159122 This guitar has been exclusively used by Ray in the studio on countless reco
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Estimate : 18,000.00 - 25,000.00
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2007 Guild D55 Acoustic Guitar66 - 2007 Guild D55 Acoustic Guitar
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2007 Guild D55 Acoustic Guitar. Serial Number TK191011 Used on road and record by Ray Benson. Many of Ray’s friends and fellow musicians have
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
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Willie Nelson & Ray Benson Photo 198167 - Willie Nelson & Ray Benson Photo 1981
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Photo of Willie Nelson and Guy Clark 8" x 10". Johnny Gimble and Bill Joe Shaver in photo. From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Willie & Waylon Original Photo by Stoney Burns68 - Willie & Waylon Original Photo by Stoney Burns
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Signed on back by photography Stoney Burns. Measures 8" x 10" From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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Willie Nelson & The Rainbow Band ACL Collection69 - Willie Nelson & The Rainbow Band ACL Collection
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Austin City Limits photo & invitation card for Willie Nelson And The Rainbow Band. Photo measures 8" x 10", invitation card measures 4...
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Bob Wills ACL Original Photo Asleep At The Wheel70 - Bob Wills ACL Original Photo Asleep At The Wheel
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Original photo (with fading) of Bob Wills on the original Austin City Limits stage. 'Measures 8" x 10" From Ray Benson's personal ...
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Asleep At The Wheel Liberty Hall Poster71 - Asleep At The Wheel Liberty Hall Poster
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Frame measures 15" x 23" From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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