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ELTON JOHN
An exceptional series of eight auctions, two live and six online, were held from 9 to 28 February 2024, by Christie’s New York with the meaningful title of “Collection of Sir Elton John: Goodbye Peachtree Road”. It is a treasure of art, fashion and objects, which populated his home in Atlanta in Peachtree Road, belonging to him from the early 1990s until last year. They reflect the sensitivity of a solo artist, author of daring and touching, extremely personal music, considered the most successful singer songwriter of his generation. Over the years, Elton John has assembled a distinctive collection of artworks, objects and memorabilia, many of which were made specifically for his home in Peachtree Road. His deep passion for photography led him to create a prestigious collection in the 1990s, which, like in an art gallery, adorned the walls of his Atlanta residence with pioneering masterpieces, signed
In alto: occhiali da sole di Alain Mikli, con montatura nera e cornice blu di forma astratta, indossati durante l'Ice on Fire Tour, dal 14 novembre 1985 al 15 ottobre 1986. Sopra, da sinistra: spilla a forma di pianoforte stilizzato traforato, in oro giallo 18 Kt; anello con zaffiro a cuore taglio misto, oro giallo 18 Kt, firmato Cartier.
Top: sunglasses by Alain Mikli, with black frame and blue trim abstract shape, worn during the Ice on Fire Tour from 14 November 1985 to 15 October 1986. Above, from left: brooch in the shape of a stylised openwork piano, in 18 Kt yellow gold; ring with sapphire mixed cut heart, 18 Kt yellow gold, signed Cartier.
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