The Collection of Sir Elton John: The Day Sale, Opening Night & The Jewel Box
Christie’s New York – THE COLLECTION OF SIR ELTON JOHN: GOODBYE PEACHTREE ROAD
921 lots over several days…
“EXPLORE THE TROVE OF ART, FASHION AND OBJECTS THAT POPULATED THE SINGER’S ATLANTA HOME”
Live auction: February 21, 2024 / Online: 9 FEB 10AM – 27 FEB 2PM EST
The music of Sir Elton John is audacious, poignant and filled with unique personalities — and the trove of art, fashion and objects that populated the singer’s Atlanta home on Peachtree Road is no different. With a wealth of one-of-a-kind pieces, from a custom Damien Hirst to an extravagant 18th-century costume designed by Sandy Powell, the collection of Sir Elton John reflects the sensibility of a singular artist, one whose work and vision is admired the world over.
Public Exhibition
9-21 February, Christie’s New York
There are numerous pieces of jewelry from Cartier, Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels, Marcus & Co., and more!
Don’t miss the chance to see through Elton’s eyes during the public exhibition in our galleries spanning the breadth of magnificent works being offered at auction.
Live Auction:
CARTIER SAPPHIRE RING
Heart mixed-cut sapphire, 18k yellow gold (French mark), signed Cartier, numbered
SSEF, 2021, report no. 119771: Ceylon, indications of heating
Estimate: USD $50,000 – USD $80,000
Live Auction:
SIGNED CARTIER, PARIS, TANK NORMALE MODEL, CASE NO. 646’570, CIRCA 2000S
CARTIER. 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
Movement: Manual
Dial: Blue Baguette Sapphires
Case: 23 mm. wide, 39 mm. overall length
With: Cartier 18k white gold and diamond-set deployant clasp, pouch
Remark: Possibly unique
Estimate: USD $20,000 – USD $30,000
The Day Sale
CARTIER LONDON. A POSSIBLY UNIQUE PLATINUM, DIAMOND, AND RUBY BAGUETTE SET RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH
SIGNED CARTIER, LONDON TANK MODEL, CLASP NO. 46791, CIRCA 1980S
Estimate: USD $15,000 – USD $25,000
CARTIER DIAMOND, SAPPHIRE, AND EMERALD BROOCH
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: USD $20,000 – USD $30,000
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: USD $10,000 – USD $15,000
CARTIER CORAL, DIAMOND AND EMERALD ‘LE BAISER DU DRAGON’ JABOT BROOCH
Estimate: USD 4,000 – USD 6,000
CARTIER MULTI-GEM AND DIAMOND RING
Important information about this lot
Round emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds, 18k yellow gold (French mark), signed Cartier, maker’s mark, numbered
Estimate: USD $5,000 – USD $7,000
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 approximate weight of 6.50 – 7.00 carats
Estimate: USD $6,000 – USD $8,000
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND DIAMOND DRAGONFLY BROOCH
Designed as a dragonfly, mother-of-pearl plaques, round diamonds, 18k white gold, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered
Size/Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.4 cm (13⁄4 x 13⁄8 in)
Gross Weight: 9.5 grams
Estimate: USD $3,000 – USD $5,000
MARCUS & CO. ART DECO SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BROOCH
French-cut sapphires, single and old-cut diamonds, platinum, circa 1935, signed Marcus
Diamonds: approximately 144 single and old-cut with approximate total weight of 2.00 – 2.25 carats
Estimate: USD $6,000 – USD $8,000
ANTIQUE CITRINE AND DIAMOND PENDANT-BROOCH
Cut-cornered rectangular-shaped citrine, old and rose-cut diamonds, silver-topped rose gold, circa 1860
Citrine: measuring approximately 22.75 x 18.64 x 11.39 mm with an approximate total weight of 33.00 – 36.00 carats
Diamonds: approximately 122 old and rose-cut with an approximate total weight of 4.00 – 4.50 carats
Estimate: USD $3,000 – USD $5,000
CHOPARD, REF. 38/3180-23, IMPERIALE, AN 18K GOLD, BAGUETTE SAPPHIRE, AND DIAMOND SET QUARTZ CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH
CIRCA: 2000s
CASE MATERIAL: 18k Yellow Gold, Baguette Sapphire, Diamond Set
DIAL: Pave, Diamond and Sapphire Set
ACCESSORIES: Chopard 18k Gold Buckle
Estimate: USD $8,000 – USD $12,000
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