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Elton John‘s swapping out that yellow brick highway for one more manufactured from pure gold … ‘trigger a set he curated for Christie’s offered at public sale — and so they fetched a bundle.
The legendary singer-songwriter partnered with the favored public sale firm to promote a ton of iconic objects, and Elton made out like a bandit on the public sale’s first evening — with all 49 tons promoting for a complete of round $8 million.
Among the many objects offered … Elton’s silver leather-based platform boots circa 1971 for $94,500, prescription sun shades for $22,680 and even his beloved 1990 Bentley Continental which introduced house $441,000.
A collection of luxurious wristwatches offered for costs within the six figures … and Elton even parted with “Flower Thrower Triptych” — a portray by enigmatic artist Banksy — to the tune of simply over $1.9 million. The public sale home says Elton bought the Banksy piece “directly from the artist” … which presumably means EJ has met the elusive man (or lady) himself.
BTW, Wednesday was solely the first night of The Assortment of Sir Elton John: Goodbye Peachtree Highway sale … extra objects are set to be offered off in particular person Thursday and Friday.
Additionally … deep-pocketed purchasers who’d moderately purchase from the consolation of their very own house may have a few week to choose up extra one-of-a-kind collectibles.
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This stuff are taking off like a Rocket Man … so, higher take benefit earlier than they’re gone.