Elton John’s Swag Sells, Himalayan Art Museum Closes, Sotheby’s Goes Supply-Side

Once a month or so I write about headline art news. There’s plenty of it.

Don’t go breakin’ my heart, Elton John! Christie’s is mounting eight sales of items from his collection between now and February 28. I don’t think the pop megastar has finally decided that his future lies beyond the yellow brick road of fame and glory, and I’m sure he doesn’t need the money. At 76, he’s retiring, at least from touring. He’s moving from tony Buckland in Atlanta, which has been his U.S. base for 32 years, and consolidating his life back in the U.K.

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Brian T. Allen

Brian T. Allen is National Review’s art critic.

Once a month or so I write about headline art news. There’s plenty of it.

Don’t go breakin’ my heart, Elton John! Christie’s is mounting eight sales of items from his collection between now and February 28. I don’t think the pop megastar has finally decided that his future lies beyond the yellow brick road of fame and glory, and I’m sure he doesn’t need the money. At 76, he’s retiring, at least from touring. He’s moving from tony Buckland in Atlanta, which has been his U.S. base for 32 years, and consolidating his life back in the U.K.