George Michael’s ‘Faith’ guitar sells for $234,000 amid family dispute

George Michael’s iconic guitar from his 1987 hit 'Faith' music video has sold for £234,000 at auction, amid a family dispute over the sale of the late singer’s personal memorabilia. The instrument was among 32 lots from the collection of Siobhan Bailey, Michael’s longtime personal assistant and trusted confidante, being auctioned by Sworders.According to the BBC, the auction sparked a dispute between Bailey’s family and her estranged husband, Ian Belcher, who is selling the items after inheriting them following her death in 2014. Her brother, Gerard Bailey, has strongly objected to the sale, claiming his sister would have been horrified to see her cherished possessions auctioned off.Why George Michael’s guitar auction sparked a family disputeThe guitar, which Michael played in the video for 'Faith', was gifted to Siobhan Bailey by the singer, according to her brother.