Elton John is bidding farewell to his residence on Peachtree Road by organizing auctions through Christie’s to sell the unique items from within it.
The iconic British musician, along with his husband David Furnish, has partnered with Christie’s for a series of sales dedicated to the contents of their former condominium in Atlanta. The series, comprising eight auctions, will commence with an evening sale at Christie’s New York on Wednesday, February 21.
Appropriately named “Goodbye Peachtree Road,” the initial auction will present art, fashion, and memorabilia collected by the artist over the years, many of which were specifically acquired for his Peachtree Road home. Elton John, a six-time Grammy winner, acquired the duplex in Buckhead’s Park Place tower in 1992 and later expanded it by obtaining adjacent apartments to create a two-level, six-unit mansion. According to Christie’s, the Park Place residence and the city of Atlanta played a crucial role in Elton John’s life, offering solace and support during his journey to sobriety.
Fashion pieces from John’s dazzling stage wardrobe will be on offer, including a glitzy gold ensemble designed by Annie Reavey in the ’70s ($8,000–$12,000) and a pair of custom leather boots ($5,000–$10,000). The coveted Cartier Crash wristwatch ($70,000–$100,000), known for its asymmetrical design and limited release of 400 pieces, is also part of the auction.
Tash Perrin, deputy chairman of Christie’s Americas, stated, “This extraordinary collection not only showcases a diverse array of remarkable objects that encapsulate Elton’s unique life, work, and art but also provides our clients with a glimpse into the profound impact that the city of Atlanta had on him.”
Following the first auction, Christie’s will conduct two live sales on February 22 and 23, respectively. Online sales will open for bidding on February 9 and close on either February 27 or 28. Christie’s Rockefeller Center Galleries will exhibit the lots in immersive spaces in the two weeks leading up to the live sales. The exhibition will be free and open to the public from February 9 through 21.
