Elton John Sells Items at Auction, Rakes in $8 Million

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.