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Lot Essay
This hat was worn by Elton John in the Chloe video with a 1920s Pierrot costume [see Lot 38, Pop And Collectable Guitars, Christie's South Kensington, 26th April, 2001].
Details
Elton John
An ornate hat of sage green wool, with fox fur trim, adorned to one side with feathers, artificial poppies and berries and a plaster figurine of an angel, with a multi-faceted glass bead at the crown, labelled inside Wendy Gell, 1976 - worn by Elton John in the promotional video for Chloe, 1981; accompanied by a corresponding reproduction of a black and white still -- 10x8in. (25.4x20.3cm.) (2)
An ornate hat of sage green wool, with fox fur trim, adorned to one side with feathers, artificial poppies and berries and a plaster figurine of an angel, with a multi-faceted glass bead at the crown, labelled inside Wendy Gell, 1976 - worn by Elton John in the promotional video for Chloe, 1981; accompanied by a corresponding reproduction of a black and white still -- 10x8in. (25.4x20.3cm.) (2)
Provenance
Ex-lot 222, Elton John, Volume 1, Stage Costume And Memorabilia Auction, Sotheby's, London, 6th September, 1988
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