‘Spectacular’ lamp owned by Elton John in Glasgow auction

The Tiffany lamp, previously owned by Sir Elton John, will go under the hammer at McTear’s Auctioneers in the city on May 7.

Dating from 1899 to 1920, the lamp formed part of the legendary Sotheby’s sale in 1988, which saw around 2,000 of the Rocketman’s personal items go to auction following an exhibition at London’s V&A Museum.

(Image: Supplied) Other items in the Sotheby’s sale included spectacles, flamboyant boots and a pinball machine from the rock opera, Tommy.

A copy of the original sale catalogue will accompany the Tiffany lamp at McTear’s auction.

Bearing the prestigious mark of Tiffany Studios New York, the ‘Poinsettia’ lamp boasts a kaleidoscope of leaded glass in pinks, blues, greens and milky white.

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Its rare spherical bronze base, adorned with overlapping leaves, offers a striking departure from the more familiar column design.

The current vendor’s family acquired the lamp at the landmark Sotheby’s auction, which has remained a treasured centrepiece in their home ever since.

(Image: Supplied) Magda Ketterer, McTear’s Director, said: “The lamp is an extraordinary piece of decorative art, but its connection to one of the world’s most celebrated performers gives it a rare cultural cachet. 

“Whether you’re a collector, a design enthusiast, or an Elton John fan, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity.”

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