Music icon Elton John is auctioning off a variety of personal items at Christie's in New York, including monogrammed silver boots, a grand piano, and a triptych by street artist Banksy.
Most of the items are from John's former home in Atlanta, an apartment on Peachtree Road that was recently sold, the auction house said.
Starting February 21, Christie's is holding a series of eight sales, both in person and online, of the 76-year-old Elton John's collection. These range from a vast array of Versace shirts and home interiors to a portrait of John by Julian Schnabel.
The singer, who wrapped up his farewell tour last year, also offers an ivory and gold glam rock jumpsuit from the early 1970s designed by Annie Reevey, as well as photographs by Richard Avedon and Helmut Newton.
John bought his home in Atlanta shortly after giving up alcohol in 1990, Christie's said.
"This extraordinary collection not only presents a diverse array of remarkable objects that reflect Elton John's unique life, work, and art but also provides our customers with a glimpse into the profound impact that the city of Atlanta has had on him," said Tash Perrin, vice chairman of Christie's Americas.
John created his collection together with his husband David Furnish. It also includes works by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Damien Hirst.
Banksy's Flower Throwing Triptych is the most expensive piece offered at the sale, with an estimate of $1 million to $1.5 million.
The personal collections of pop culture icons have become a regular part of the world's top auctions.
In September last year, thousands of items belonging to the late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury were sold for 40 million pounds ($50.4 million), Sotheby's reported./BGNES
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