Christie’s New York to Auction The Collection of Sir Elton John: Goodbye Peachtree Road
This February, Christie’s will present the iconic property from music legend Elton John’s former Atlanta home in a series of landmark sales at Christie’s Rockefeller Center.
Beginning with an evening sale on Wednesday, February 21, the series will be comprised of 8 sales in total, both live and online. The auctions of this extraordinary collection represent a turning point in the celebrated singer’s personal journey and offers collectors a rare opportunity to own a piece of its rich history.
The city of Atlanta played a crucial role in John’s life, becoming the hub he would return to throughout his numerous tours within the United States. He solidified this connection to Atlanta in 1992 when he acquired the condominium in Park Place, on Peachtree Road.
His unexpected choice of Atlanta as a residence was driven by personal reasons. After becoming sober in 1990, he found solace and support in the warm community and recovery facilities of the city, such as the Triangle Club, which played a critical part in his recovery.
Over the years, Elton John assembled a distinctive collection of works of art, objects and memorabilia, many of them crafted specifically for his home on Peachtree Road.
Fans will discover an in-depth look at Elton John’s deep passion for photographs, which he began collecting avidly in the 1990s. Creating a gallery-like atmosphere, he adorned the walls of his Atlanta residence with pieces by pioneering artists, such as Andy Warhol, Helmut Newton, Robert Mapplethorpe, Peter Beard, Herb Ritts, Richard Avedon and more.
Also included in the collection are highly intimate artworks crafted personally for Elton John and his husband David Furnish. Among them is Damien Hirst’s “Your Song” signed and inscribed ‘xxx for Elton + David love Damien Thank You,’ with an estimated value of $350,000-450,000; as well as a portrait of Elton John by Julian Schnabel, estimated to be worth $200,000-300,000.
The sale also highlights a selection of fashion pieces from the iconic performer’s dazzling stage wardrobe, including a noteworthy Ivory and Gold Ensemble designed by Annie Reavey in circa 1971. This ensemble (estimated at $8,000 to $12,000) holds historical significance as one of the initial sets of stage attire crafted exclusively for Elton John.
A testament to Elton John’s eclectic tastes, his Atlanta apartment featured elaborate Versace upholstery—a nod to John’s longstanding friendship with the Versace family. Included in the sale is an incredible group of Versace items including a selection of vintage Gianni Versace shirts estimated at $4,000-6,000, in addition to tableware and home décor.
The condo served as a personal sanctuary with a grand piano (estimate $30,000-50,000) art glass collections, antiques, and artifacts from his global travels.
Christie’s celebration of Elton John’s farewell to Peachtree Road will continue with a series of live day sales: on February 22, Important Photographs, and on February 23, Peachtree Road, featuring decorative arts and interiors.
Online sales open for bids on February 9 and will close respectively on February 27 with Elton’s Versace, Honky Château and The Jewel Box. The second day of online sales will end on February 28 with Love and Lust, Elton’s Superstars and Out of the Closet.
The exhibition will be free and open to the public from February 9 through February 21 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Christie’s 20 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.
Selected Watches from The Collection of Sir Elton John
Lot 12
Cartier Crash. A highly desirable and rare 18k gold limited edition asymmetrical wristwatch with ‘crash’ deployant clasp. Signed Cartier, Paris, ‘Crash’ model, case no. A108446, no. 150/400, circa 1991. Limited edition of 400 pieces.
Estimate : $70,000-100,000 | £55,000-78,000 | €64,000-91,000
Lot 9
Rolex Daytona. An exuberant and rare 18k gold, diamond, and orange sapphire automatic chronograph wristwatch with ‘Leopard’ Dial. Signed Rolex, ‘Leopard’ Daytona Model, Ref. 116598saco, Case No. K591067, Circa 2001.
Estimate: $40,000-60,000 | £32,000-47,000 | €37,000-55,000
Lot 912
Cartier, reference 2495, Pasha. A a very rare limited edition 18k white gold and diamond set automatic wristwatch with cloisonné dial. Circa: 2000s.
Estimate : $15,000-25,000 | £12,000-20,000 | €14,000-23,000
Lot 38
Cartier Tank Normale. A possibly unique and opulent 18k white gold and baguette diamond-set rectangular wristwatch with baguette sapphire dial and diamond-set clasp. Signed Cartier, Paris, tank normale model, case no. 646’570, circa 2000s. Possibly unique.
Estimate : $20,000-30,000 | £16,000-24,000 | €19,000-27,000
Lot 325
Chopard Chronograph. A piece unique 18k white gold and diamond set automatic chronograph wristwatch with date. Signed Chopard. Elton John aids foundation piece unique model. Ref. 1279, case no. 1753500, circa 2010s.
Estimate: $10,000-15,000 | £7,900-12,000 | €9,100-14,000
Lot 400
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. An 18k white gold and sapphire set quartz wristwatch with blue mother of pearl dial and date. Signed Audemars Piguet, 33 mm. Royal Oak model, case no. D40651, no. 107, circa 1990s.
Estimate: $10,000-15,000 | £7,900-12,000 | €9,100-14,000
Lot 324
Cartier London Tank. A possibly unique platinum, diamond, and ruby baguette set rectangular wristwatch. Signed Cartier, London tank model, clasp no. 46791, circa 1980s.
Estimate : $15,000-25,000 | £12,000-20,000 | €14,000-23,000
Lot 398
Cartier Chronograph. An 18k white gold and diamond set monopusher chronograph wristwatch. Signed Cartier, tortue monopoussoir model, ref. 2396g, case no. 18319ce, circa 2000s.
Estimate: $15,000-25,000 | £12,000-20,000 | €14,000-23,000
Lot 326
Cartier Pasha. An 18K Gold And Diamond Set Limited Edition Wristwatch with Sweep Center Seconds and Cloisonné Enamel Dial Signed Cartier, Pasha Model, Ref. 2469, Case No. 07/10, 310060MG, Circa 2010s. Movement: Automatic. Dial: Cloisonné enamel. Case: 35 mm. diam. With: 18k gold Cartier deployant clasp.
Estimate: $15,000-25,000 | £12,000-20,000 | €14,000-23,000
Lot 327
Piaget Tanagra. A Piece Unique Gold, Diamond, Gemstone Set Quartz Wristwatch with Pave Dial Signed Piaget, Tanagra Piece Unique Model, Ref. 17044 M 403 D, Case No. 596347, Circa 1990s. Movement: Quartz. Dial: Diamond and ruby-set. Case: 33.5 mm. 18k gold, diamond, and gemstone-set Piaget bracelet and double deployant clasp.
Estimate: $12,000-18,000 | £9,500-14,000 | €11,000-16,000
Lot 395
Cartier Santos. An 18K Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Aftermarket Diamond Settings Signed Cartier, Santos Carreé “Or Massif” Model, Ref. 2964, Case No. 400’435, Circa 1990s. Movement: Automatic. Dial: Diamond-set. Case: 27 X 39 mm. overall length With: 18k gold and aftermarket diamond-set Cartier bracelet and deployant clasp.
Estimate: $15,000-20,000 | £12,000-16,000 | €14,000-18,000
Lot 396
Cartier Tank Américaine. An 18k White Gold And Diamond-Set Quartz Chronograph Wristwatch with Date Signed Cartier, Tank Américaine Model, Ref. 2339, Case No. CC352127, Circa 2000s. Movement: Quartz. Dial: White guilloche. Case: 26 X 45 mm. 18k white gold and diamond-set Cartier bracelet and double deployant clasp.
Estimate: $10,000-15,000 | £7,900-12,000 | €9,100-14,000
Lot 397
Vacheron Constantin Les Historiques. An 18k White Gold and Diamond-Set Rectangular Wristwatch with Concealed Dial Signed Vacheron Constantin, Geneve, Les Historiques Jalousie Shutter Model, Ref. 91002/000G-8, Case No. 674’942. Movement: Manual. Dial: White. Case dimensions: 25 X 40 mm. 18k white gold Vacheron Constantin double deployant clasp.
Estimate: $10,000-15,000 | £7,900-12,000 | €9,100-14,000
Lot 399
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control. A Platinum and Diamond-set Triple Calendar Automatic Wristwatch with Pointer Date Signed Jaeger-LeCoultre, Automatique, Master Control Model, Ref. 140.6.87, Case No. 002, Circa 2000s. Movement: Automatic. Dial: Silver. Case: 37 mm. diam. Platinum Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp.
Estimate: $12,000-18,000 | £9,500-14,000 | €11,000-16,000
Lot 401
Franck Muller Chronograph. An 18K White Gold and Diamond Set Chronograph Wristwatch with Pave Diamond, Sapphire, and Mother of Pearl Dial. Signed Franck Muller, Geneve, Ref. 2865 NAD, Case No. 04, Circa 1990s. Movement: Manual. Dial: Diamond and sapphire-set, Mother of Pearl. Case: 39 mm. diam. 18k white gold Franck Muller buckle.
Estimate: $8,000-12,000 | £6,300-9,400 | €7,300-11,000
Lot 917
Cartier, Ref. 2965, Santos Octagon. A Highly Rare Platinum and Diamond Set Automatic Wristwatch with Black Onyx Dial. Circa 1990s. 30mm Diameter Platinum Case. Case No. 02268. Platinum and Diamond Set Bracelet. Black Onyx and Diamond Set Dial. Automatic movement. No Box and Papers.
Estimate: $7,000-10,000 | £5,500-7,800 | €6,400-9,100
Lot 918
Chopard Mille Miglia Elton John, Ref. 17/1868-23. A Limited Edition 18k White Gold, Diamond, and Sapphire Set Quartz Chronograph Wristwatch with Date. Circa 1990s. 18k White Gold Case Set with Diamonds and Sapphires. Case Diameter: 38.5 mm. Case NO’: 948148, No. 4/50. Mirrored, Diamond and Sapphire Set Dial. No Box and Papers. Chopard 18k White Gold, Diamond and Sapphire Set Deployant Clasp.
Estimate: $8,000-12,000 | £6,300-9,400 | €7,300-11,000
Lot 919
Chopard, Ref. 28/3307-50, Happy Sport. An 18k White Gold, Diamond, and Black Diamond Set Quartz Chronograph Wristwatch with Mother of Pearl Dial, Date, and ‘EJ’ Charms. Circa: 2000s. 38.5 mm Case, Case No’: 676780, 1227. Dial: Mother of Pearl, Diamond, Black Diamond, and ‘EJ’ Charms. No Box and Papers. Chopard 18k White Gold Buckle.
Estimate: $6,000-10,000 | £4,800-7,800 | €5,500-9,100
Lot 920
Chopard, Ref. 38/3180-23, Imperiale, An 18K Gold, Baguette Sapphire, and Diamond Set Quartz Chronograph Wristwatch. Circa: 2000s. 32mm Diameter Case in 18k Yellow Gold, Set with Baguette Sapphires and Diamonds. Case No’: 391565, 4143. Dial: Pave, Diamond and Sapphire Set. No Box and Papers. Chopard 18k Gold Buckle.
Estimate: $8,000-12,000 | £6,300-9,400 | €7,300-11,000
Lot 921
Roger Dubuis, Ref. SE48 02 9, Easy Diver “Just For Friends”, A Limited Edition Stainless Steel and 18k White Gold Tourbillon Wristwatch. Circa 2000s. 48mm Case Made of Stainless Steel and 18k White Gold. Case No’: 089/280, Champagne Dial, Manual-wound Tourbillon Movement. No Box and Papers. Roger Dubuis Stainless Steel Deployant Clasp.
Estimate: $10,000-18,000 | £7,900-14,000 | €9,100-16,000
Lot 922
Cartier, Paris Tonneau, A Very Rare Platinum Tonneau Shaped Wristwatch. Circa 1990s. Platinum Case measuring 26mm X 46mm. Case No’: A111045. White Guilloché Dial. Manual-wound Movement. No Box and Papers. Cartier 18k White Gold Deployant Clasp, Travel Pouch.
Estimate: $12,000-18,000 | £9,500-14,000 | €11,000-16,000
Lot 923
Chopard, Ref. 38/3180-23, Imperiale, An 18K White Gold, Baguette Sapphire, and Diamond-Set Quartz Chronograph Wristwatch. Circa 2000s. 32mm Diameter Case in 18k White Gold, Set with Baguette Sapphires and Diamonds. 18k White Gold bracelet. Quartz Movement. No Box and Papers.
Estimate: $10,000-18,000 | £7,900-14,000 | €9,100-16,000
Lot 916
A.Lange & Söhne, Ref. 803.031, Saxonia, A Rare 18k White Gold and Diamond Set Wristwatch with Big Date. Circa 2000s. 34mm Diameter Case in 18k White Gold, Set with Diamonds. Manual-wound Movement. Black Dial. No Box and Papers. A. Lange & Söhne 18k White Gold Buckle.
Estimate: $15,000-25,000 | £12,000-20,000 | €14,000-23,000
Lot 915
Cartier, Ref. 3000, Ballon Bleu, An 18K White Gold and Diamond Set Wristwatch with Date. Circa 2000s. 42mm Diameter Case in 18k White Gold, Set with Diamonds. Automatic Movement. Silver Guilloché Dial. 18k White Gold Bracelet. No Box and Papers.
Estimate: $12,000-18,000 | £9,500-14,000 | €11,000-16,000
Lot 914
Cartier, Ref. 2999, Ballon Bleu, An 18K Pink Gold and Diamond Set Automatic Wristwatch with Date. Circa 2010s. 42mm Diameter Case in 18k Pink Gold, Set with Diamonds. Silver Guilloché Dial. Automatic Movement. No Box and Papers. Cartier 18k Pink Gold Deployant Clasp, Travel Pouch.
Estimate: $8,000-12,000 | £6,300-9,400 | €7,300-11,000
Lot 913
Cartier, Ref. 2756, Tank Divan, A Very Rare 18K White Gold and Diamond Set Quartz Dual Time Wristwatch. Circa 2000s. 18k White Gold and Diamond Set Case measuring 38.5 X 30 mm. No Box and Papers. Cartier 18k White Gold and Diamond Set Buckle, Travel Pouch.
Estimate: $12,000-18,000 | £9,500-14,000 | €11,000-16,000
Lot 912
Cartier, Ref. 2495, Pasha, A Very Rare Limited Edition 18k White Gold and Diamond Set Automatic Wristwatch with Cloisonné Dial. Circa 2000s. 36mm Diameter Case in 18k White Gold, Set with Diamonds. Cloisonné Dial. Automatic Movement. No Box and Papers. Cartier 18k White Gold Deployant Clasp, Pouch.
Estimate: $15,000-25,000 | £12,000-20,000 | €14,000-23,000
Lot 911
Hublot, Big Bang, A Titanium and Ceramic Chronograph Wristwatch with Date. Circa 2010s. 45mm Titanium and Ceramic Case. Matte Black Dial. Automatic Movement. No Box and Papers. Hublot Stainless Steel Deployant Clasp.
Estimate: $8,000-12,000 | £6,300-9,400 | €7,300-11,000
Lot 910
Hublot, Big Bang “Tutti Frutti”, A Stainless Steel, Titanium, and Gem Set Chronograph Wristwatch with Date. Circa 2010s. 41mm Diameter Case Made of Stainless Steel and Titanium, Gem Set. Mirror Dial. Automatic Movement. No Box and Papers. Hublot Stainless Steel Deployant Clasp.
Estimate $8,000-12,000 | £6,300-9,400 | €7,300-11,000
Lot 909
Hublot, Ref. 346.CD.1800.LR.1905, Big Bang “Tutti Frutti” Caviar, A Ceramic, DLC-Coated Titanium, and Amethyst Set Automatic Wristwatch with Date. Circa 2010s. 41 mm Case, Ceramic Dial. No Box and Papers. Hublot DLC-Coated Stainless Steel Deployant Clasp.
Estimate: $8,000-12,000 | £6,300-9,400 | €7,300-11,000
Lot 908
Hublot, Ref. 311.PX.1180.GR, Big Bang Aero Bang, An 18K Pink Gold Automatic Skeletonized Chronograph Wristwatch with Date, Circa 2010s. 44 mm Case in 18k Pink Gold, Skeletonized Dial, No Box and Papers. Hublot 18k Pink Gold and Stainless Steel Deployant Clasp.
Estimate: $8,000-12,000 | £6,300-9,400 | €7,300-11,000
Lot 907
Franck Muller, Ref. 7000 QP E. A Very Rare 18k Pink Gold Automatic Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch with Moon Phases, Retrograde Month, Leap Year, and 24 Hour Indication. Circa 1990s. 39 mm Case in 18k Pink Gold, Black Dial, Franck Muller 18k Pink Gold Buckle. No box and papers.
Estimate: $10,000-15,000 | £7,900-12,000 | €9,100-14,000
