In addition to being globally and multi-generationally renowned as a brilliant award-winning musician, performer, philanthropist, and songwriter, Sir Elton John is a well-known collector, though that word doesn't seem to do what he does justice.  Whether photography, fine art, jewelry, watches, costumes, clothing, furniture, or décor and objets d’art, it’s no secret that his appetite for acquisition is voracious.  So, when he sold the massive 13,332-sqft condo—itself a collection of six different condos in the Park Place building in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood—in which he’d resided for more than thirty years, having used it as his US base while touring; he decided to keep the things he couldn’t live without and put the rest up for auction. * 

This is nothing new for the six-time Grammy-winner, who auctioned off roughly 2,000 pieces of art, jewelry, and memorabilia from Woodside (his Windsor estate), in 1988, and 400 pieces of furniture and décor from his home in London’s Holland Park area, in 2003; both residences he still maintains.

The 920 lots that comprise The Collection of Sir Elton John: Goodbye Peachtree Road auction—ranging from a Baroque-style wig from John’s 1986 Tour de Force tour in Australia (with an estimate of $200-400) to Banksy’s 2017 Flower Thrower Triptych (with an estimate of $1,000,000-1,500,000)—have been arranged by Christie’s New York into eight separate auctions, some which will be live, while others will be online.

What follows are sixteen lots—of the 200 featuring jewelry by designers including Asprey & Co., Barry Kieselstein-Cord, Bulgari, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, David Yurman, De Beers, DeGrisogono, Gianni Versace, Gucci, Hermes, Jade Jagger for Garrard & Co., Loree Rodkin, Louis Vuitton, Oscar Heyman & Brothers, Reposi, Stephen Webster, Theo Fennell, Theodoros, Tom Ford, Van Cleef & Arpels—on which I’m keeping an eye (whether for myself or someone else) arranged in order by the slide upon which they appear in the slideshow, above.  I’d love to hear your thoughts.  Enjoy!

SLIDE 1:

1.  LOT 384 – CARTIER Diamond, Sapphire, and Emerald Brooch
Designed as a dragonfly, round, oval, and baguette-cut diamonds, oval-shaped cabochon sapphire, oval-shaped emeralds, 18k yellow gold (French mark), signed Cartier, numbered.
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000

2.  LOT 383 – CARTIER Multi-Gem and Gold ‘Panthère de Cartier’ Ring
Pear-shaped peridots, onyx plaque, black lacquer, 18k yellow gold (French mark), signed Cartier, maker's mark (Pierre Brun), numbered.
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000

SLIDE 2:

3.  LOT 829 – OSCAR HEYMAN & BROTHERS Multi-Gem and Diamond ‘Pansy’ Brooch
Calibré-cut peridots and citrines, round rubies, round diamonds, 18k yellow gold and platinum, maker's mark, numbered.
Diamonds: Approximately 36 round with an approximate total weight of 0.90 - 1.10 carats.
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000

4.  LOT 889 – JADE JAGGER FOR GARRARD & CO. Gold Pendant-Necklace
18k yellow gold (British marks), pendant and chain signed G&Co., JJ.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

5.  LOT 827 – CHANEL Citrine, Peridot, and Iolite Ring
Cushion-shaped citrine, variously-shaped cabochon peridots and iolites, 18k yellow gold (French mark), signed Chanel, numbered.
Citrine: Measuring approximately 11.76 x 11.47 x 8.25 mm with an approximate weight of 6.50 - 7.00 carats.
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000

SLIDE 3:

6.  LOT 381 – CARTIER Art Deco Diamond Jabot Brooch
Designed as an arrow, old and single-cut diamonds, platinum, circa 1925, signed Cartier, numbered.
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000

7.  LOT 813 – CARTIER Ruby and Bi-Colored Gold Elephant Brooch
Designed as two elephants, round rubies, 18k yellow and white gold (French mark), signed Cartier, numbered.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

8.  LOT 807 – CARTIER Coral, Diamond, and Emerald ‘Le Baiser du Dragon’ Jabot Brooch
Polished coral, round diamonds, round emerald, 18k white gold (French mark), 2001, signed Cartier, numbered.
Diamonds: Approximately 54 round with an approximate total weight of 1.25 - 1.50 carats.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

SLIDE 4:

9.  LOT 847 – THEO FENNELL Diamond and Colored Diamond Pendant-Necklace
Round diamonds and black diamonds, 18k white gold, pendant signed Theo Fennell London, chain with maker's mark.
Diamonds: Approximately 112 round with an approximate total weight of 1.00 - 1.25 carats.
Black diamonds: Approximately 229 round with an approximate total weight of 1.00 - 1.25 carats.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

10.  LOT 851 – DE GRISOGONO Diamond, Black Diamond, and Shagreen Cuff Bracelet
Round diamonds, round black diamonds, black shagreen, 18k white gold, signed De Grisogono Geneve, maker's mark.
Diamonds: approximately 165 round with an approximate total weight of 1.75 - 2.00 carats.
Black diamonds: approximately 150 round with an approximate total weight of 1.25 - 1.50 carats
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

11.  LOT 802 – Diamond Pendant-Necklace
Pendant designed as stylized 'Bitch,' round diamonds, platinum.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

SLIDE 5:

12.  LOT 20 – Sapphire and Diamond ‘Globe’ Pendant-Necklace
Round sapphires, round diamonds, yellow and white gold.
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000

13.  LOT 903 – Gem-Set and Diamond Jabot Brooch
Carved gemstones, round diamonds, white gold
Estimate:  $1,000 - $1,500

SLIDE 6:

14.  LOT 817 – Garnet, Diamond, and Enamel Pendant-Necklace
Oval-shaped garnet, old and single-cut diamonds, some foil-backed, red, green, blue, black and white enamel, yellow gold.
Garnet: measuring approximately 13.86 x 10.85 x 7.52 mm weighing approximately 8.00 - 10.00 carats.
Diamonds: 24 old and single with an approximate total weight of 2.00 - 3.00 carats
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

15.  LOT 1071 – Multi-Gem and Diamond Pendant-Necklace
Oval and round cabochon rubies, oval cabochon and pear-shaped emeralds, round cabochon sapphires, round diamonds, 18k yellow gold.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

16.  LOT 1073 – BALESTRA Gold Necklace and Unsigned Multi-Gem, Diamond, and Enamel Pendant
Rubies, cultured pearls, old and single-cut diamonds, green, blue, and red enamel, and 18k yellow gold, necklace signed Balestra, maker's mark (clasp only).
Diamonds: 5 old and 30 single-cut with an approximate total weight of 1.25 - 1.50 carats.
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000

The Collection of Sir Elton John: Goodbye Peachtree Road
Christie’s New York | February 09-27, 2024
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[Editor’s Note:  Listed for $4,995,000 on September 22, 2023; John’s Atlanta condo sold on November 01, 2023 for $7,200,000]