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ELTON JOHN THE ROCKET MAN
Andy Warhol, Helmut Newton, Robert Mapplethorpe, Peter Beard, Herb Ritts, Richard Avedon and many more. “In the two weeks which precede the sales, the galleries of the Christie’s Rockefeller Center transformed into a series of specifically designed immersive spaces, offering a dynamic view of Elton John’s world”, declared vice-president of Christie’s Americas, Tash Perrin, “We present a multicategory sale, with a refined assortment of photographs, artworks, fashion and costumes, which bear witness to the eclectic vision, the artistic ability and the impeccable taste of an exceptional artist”. Elton John’s strong personality is also reflected in the collection of the 200 jewellery lots present on show, unique in their genre, just like the artist himself, which are accompanied by personal objects of Rocket Man, including platform boots of the 1970s, a Yamaha
grand piano, Bansky artworks and much more.
Dall’alto, in senso orario: pendente a forma di scarabeo, in diamanti rotondi, rubini cabochon di forma ovale, pietra di luna cabochon rotonda, quarzo occhio di falco lucido, smalto nero, oro bianco 18 Kt, firmato Louis Vuitton Paris; spilla con cuori cromati, rubino tondo al centro, diamanti, argento, firmata Chrome Hearts, 1997; anello con diamanti rotondi incastonati nel segno zodiacale dell’Ariete, oro bianco e annerito 18 Kt, firmato Repossi; bracciale con diamanti rotondi, diamanti neri rotondi, zigrino nero, oro bianco 18 Kt, firmato De Grisogono Genève.
From the top, clockwise: scarab shaped pendant, in round diamonds, oval-shaped cabochon rubies, round cabochon moonstone, polished hawk’s eye quartz, black enamel, 18 Kt white gold, signed Louis Vuitton Paris; brooch with chromed hearts, round ruby at the centre, diamonds, silver, signed Chrome Hearts, 1997; ring with round diamonds set in Aries star sign, 18 Kt white and blackened gold, signed Repossi; bracelet with round diamonds, black round diamonds, black shagreen, 18 Kt white gold, signed De Grisogono Geneva.
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