Next February 21, under the title of “The Collection of Sir Elton John: Goodbye, Peachtree Road”, the sale will take place at the renowned auction house. Among the most extravagant pieces noted in the catalog of Christie’s there are silver platform boots with his initials E and J, a selection of his signature sunglasses, silk shirts Versace and an extravagant 18th century costume designed by Sandy Powell.
“It may not be everyone’s taste, but it is certainly my taste,” the musician himself declared in the statement. And he added: “My apartment in Atlanta was like my cave full of things I loved, memories from all over the world, things that inspired me every day.” Of course, art was the protagonist in that personal and eclectic collection.
With the presence of artists such as Keith Haring or Andy Warhol, Elton John’s paintings have a base value of millions. According to ABC, the triptych of the famous “Flower Launcher” of the mysterious graffiti artist Banksy It is the most expensive piece in the special sale, with an estimated starting price between 1 and 1.5 million dollars. While a work that Damien Hirst which he made especially for the singer, “Your song”, It is valued between 350,000 and 450,000 dollars.
“Male nude” (1987), by the pop artist Andy Warholcomposed of four identical photographs sewn together, has an estimated value between 30,000 and 50,000 dollars. “Grapes” (1985), by Robert Mapplethorpe, has a price between 50,000 and 70,000 dollars. While “Nastassja Kinski and the Serpent” (1981), by Richard Avedonan estimated cost is estimated between 60,000 and 80,000 dollars.
Reginald Dwight, the artist’s birth name, also puts his photographic collection up for sale. From iconic and glamorous snapshots of Helmut Newton or Irving Penn to the provocative “Two Heads” of a snake wrapped around the genitals of a man of Ryan McGinley.
For fans interested in checking out these items before they go on sale, Elton John’s artwork and design objects will be on display at Christie’s headquarters in New York from February 9. On the 21st of the same month, the auction will begin with 50 lots from the series of eight deliveries.
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