Propstore, one of the world\u2019s leading entertainment memorabilia auction houses, has announced its upcoming Music Live Auction, taking place in the UK on April 30, 2026, with bidding open to collectors worldwide. The sale will feature over 400 lots of rare and sought-after music memorabilia from some of the world\u2019s most celebrated artists, with a combined estimated value of $2 million, led by a significant group of items from Pink Floyd spanning the band\u2019s early formation through to its large-scale live productions.<\/p>\n
Highlights Include:
A standout of the sale is \u201cHerman the Pig,\u201d the large-scale inflatable stage prop used during Roger Waters\u2019 1990 The Wall \u2013 Live in Berlin performance by Pink Floyd. Staged on July 21, 1990, at Potsdamer Platz, the concert marked the fall of the Berlin Wall, with Waters performing the 1979 album The Wall in full alongside an elaborate stage production. During \u201cIn the Flesh?\u201d, the inflatable pig rose above the towering wall structure, remaining visible through \u201cRun Like Hell\u201d before departing ahead of the wall\u2019s collapse. Measuring approximately 47 feet wide, 70 feet deep, and 60 feet high when fully inflated, the lot is accompanied by materials including a production folder containing stage construction plans, technical specifications, photographs, promotional documents, and related ephemera. (Estimate: \u00a34,000\u2013\u00a36,000). <\/p>\n
Also featured is a handwritten 1965 letter by Syd Barrett to his then-girlfriend Jenny Spires, coming to market directly from her personal collection. Written in black ink across two sheets of blue paper, the letter captures Barrett\u2019s distinctive voice during the formative years of Pink Floyd. In it, he references writing what would become \u201cBike,\u201d later included on The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, noting, \u201cI played my guitar tonight and drank beer and wrote a song about the prettiest thing in the world.\u201d He signs the letter using his given name, Roger, and includes the invented word \u201ctwistravegroovey,\u201d reflecting his playful, stream-of-consciousness style. The pages are presented in a wooden frame used during the Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in 2017, which toured internationally through 2025. (Estimate: \u00a35,000\u2013\u00a310,000). <\/p>\n
A second handwritten letter from 1965 by Syd Barrett to Jenny Spires is also included in the sale, further illustrating his early creative output and personal correspondence. Like the \u201ctwistravegroovey\u201d letter, it originates from Spires\u2019 personal collection and offers insight into Barrett\u2019s life and artistic voice during the band\u2019s earliest period. The letter features hand-drawn illustrations, including a sketch referencing the band\u2019s early touring van, and reflects the same intimate tone and observational detail found in his songwriting. (Estimate: \u00a35,000\u2013\u00a310,000). <\/p>\n
Rounding out the highlights is a signed setlist by David Gilmour, offering a tangible connection to the later live legacy of Pink Floyd. The setlist is autographed by Gilmour and represents his continued performance of material associated with the band\u2019s catalog. (Estimate: \u00a35,000\u2013\u00a310,000)<\/p>\n
The auction will take place on Thursday, April 30, 2026, with global bidding available online, by telephone, and via absentee bids for collectors worldwide.<\/p>\n
Mark Hochman, Propstore\u2019s Music Specialist, commented on the upcoming event: “Pink Floyd\u2019s influence on music and live performance is immeasurable, and Propstore\u2019s auction offers collectors the chance to own pieces that capture key moments of that legacy. From Syd Barrett\u2019s intimate handwritten letters that shaped the band\u2019s early sound, to David Gilmour\u2019s signed setlist reflecting their enduring live performances, and the monumental Herman the Pig prop from The Wall \u2013 Live in Berlin, these items tell the story of a band that redefined rock music on stage and in the studio. Each lot is a tangible connection to the creativity and innovation that continues to inspire generations of fans worldwide.”<\/p>\n
Propstore will also be hosting a special public free exhibition at The Cumberland Hotel, London from April 22 – 25, 2026, where fans and collectors will have the chance to see highlight lots up close, before they go under the hammer. Find out more about the event here<\/a>. <\/p>\n