For fans of music, boxing, and 60s pop culture, a truly incredible lot is set to go under the hammer at Charterhouse.

A rare monochrome photograph capturing the moment The Beatles met Cassius Clay is included in Charterhouse’s specialist Film and Entertainment Memorabilia auction on Wednesday, 26th February. This extraordinary image, signed by Cassius Clay himself, is estimated to fetch between £300 and £500.

Cassius Clay and the Beatles, signed, photograph dated 1964.

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The Historic Meeting of Legends

The meeting between The Beatles and Cassius Clay took place in February 1964 during the band’s first visit to America. At the time, Clay was on the verge of claiming the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship title—a victory that would cement his legacy in sports history.

Soon after, he changed his name to Muhammad Ali, becoming one of the most celebrated athletes of all time.

A Collector’s Treasure

The photograph being offered for auction was collected by the owner’s late uncle, who worked as a music promoter in America during the 1960s. With its unique historical significance and the connection between two cultural powerhouses, this signed image is expected to draw keen interest from collectors, music enthusiasts, and boxing fans alike.

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Film & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction

This sale is part of Charterhouse’s upcoming Film and Entertainment Memorabilia auction, which will showcase an array of highly collectable items from the world of music and film.

“Icons of the mid to late 20^th century, the photo has great appeal to music and boxing fans,” commented John Snape of Charterhouse Auctioneers & Valuers.

Also in the catalogue, The Beatles, Help!, British quad film poster, folded.

Browse the catalogue here.

Bid Online with Easy Live Auction

Interested bidders can take part online via Easy Live Auction, where you will have the opportunity to bid to win. Don’t miss your chance to secure a snapshot of the moment when music and boxing collided in the most legendary way.

Browse the full auction catalogue and place your bids on Easy Live Auction!