Elton's antique piano auctioned for $164,500

Deseret News (Salt Lake City), Apr 20, 2004

Elton John's antique piano sold for $164,500, and a guitar owned by Kurt Cobain during his early days with Nirvana was purchased for $117,500 at a Dallas auction.

The "Icons of 20th Century Music Auction" was conducted Saturday night by Heritage Galleries of Dallas in conjunction with the 27th annual Dallas Guitar Show and MusicFest 2004.

John's white, 1910-era upright piano sold to an anonymous buyer outside the United States, according to a news release by Heritage Galleries.

"Elton John and his longtime composing collaborator, Bernie Taupin, wrote more than 100 songs on the piano, including 'Your Song' and 'Tiny Dancer,' " said Greg Rohan, president of Heritage Galleries.