Elton John joined the list of Egot — an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award winner — after his first ever Emmy in 2024, becoming the 19th person to do so. This has made John join the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Mel Brooks and Andrew Lloyd Webber. The Egot was a result of an Emmy award for outstanding concert documentary ‘Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium.’
The English musician won accolades last year as well for the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, intended to be John’s final tour, bringing in $939 million over 328 shows worldwide.
The 76-year-old British singer-song writer’s possessions from his former Atlanta home will be up for an auction, titled ‘The Collection of Sir Elton John: Goodbye Peachtree Road’, by Christie’s, from February 21-23 at the Rockefeller Center in New York.
Besides the auction, there is an exhibition open to the public in February at the same venue where music lovers can view the collection.
Tracing the history of the legendary music composer, the city of Atlanta played a crucial role in his 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. Atlanta seemed an unexpected choice as a residence and 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.
Tash Perrin, deputy chairman, Christie’s Americas, says, “Christie’s partnership with Sir Elton John and his husband David Furnish in curating the forthcoming auction brings an extraordinary collection to showcase objects that encapsulate Elton’s unique life, work, and art. The galleries will transform into a series of specially designed immersive spaces, offering a dynamic view into the world of John, featuring a refined assortment of photographs, artworks, fashion, and costumes — a testament to a man’s eclectic vision, artistry, and impeccable taste.”
Over the years, John assembled a distinctive collection of works of art, objects and memorabilia, many of them crafted specifically for his home on Peachtree Road.
From an in-depth look at Elton John’s deep passion for photographs, which he began collecting avidly in the 1990s to creating a gallery-like atmosphere, he adorned the walls of this residence with pieces by pioneering artists, such as Andy Warhol, Helmut Newton, Robert Mapplethorpe, Peter Beard, Herb Ritts, Richard Avedon and more. Among them is Damien Hirst’s ‘Your Song’ with an estimated value of $350,000-450,000, as well as a portrait of Elton John by American painter Julian Schnabel, estimated to be worth $200,000-300,000.
Known for his remarkable flamboyant fashion, there are pieces from the iconic performer’s dazzling stage wardrobe, including a noteworthy ivory and gold ensemble designed by Annie Reavey in 1971. This ensemble (estimate $8,000 -12,000) holds historical significance as one of the initial sets of stage attire crafted exclusively for John. The apartment features elaborate Versace upholstery-a nod to John’s long standing friendship with the Versace family, 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 (estimated $30,000-50,000), art glass collections, antiques, and artifacts from his global travels.
