The legendary British rock star, Freddie Mercury, who passed away almost 30 years ago, is still capturing the world’s imagination with his iconic music and personal style.
Now, a treasure trove of Freddie’s belongings will be going up for auction, offering fans the chance to own a piece of rock and roll history.
The auction will include around 1,500 items that belonged to Freddie, who was the frontman and main songwriter for Queen.
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The highlight of the auction is Freddie’s never-before-seen handwritten draft lyrics to We Are the Champions, one of Queen’s most famous songs.
This is a rare chance for fans to get an insight into the creative process behind one of the world’s most beloved anthems.
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The auction will also feature other precious items that belonged to the late rock star, including his guitar believed to have been used to write and record Crazy Little Thing Called Love, his pink star-shaped glasses similar to the ones he wore in the music video for We Will Rock You, and his tiny Tiffany & Co. moustache comb.
The auction is being organized by Mary Austin, a close friend of Mercury, who inherited his estate.
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Austin said, “Freddie was an incredible and intelligent collector who showed us that there is beauty and fun and conversation to be found in everything.”
She hopes that the auction will give fans the opportunity to understand more about and celebrate Freddie’s unique and beautiful spirit.
One of the most sought-after items in the auction is Mercury’s famous crown, which is believed to be loosely modeled on the crown King Charles III will wear at his coronation on May 6.
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The crown, along with its accompanying cloak, is expected to sell for up to £80,000 ($100,000). The singer wore both for his rendition of God Save The Queen during his last tour with Queen in 1986.
In June, highlights of the exhibition showcasing Mercury’s possessions will go on tour to New York, London, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong.
The items will then be displayed at Sotheby’s in London between August 4 and September 5. The collection will be offered in live auctions on September 6, 7, and 8, supplemented by online auctions starting on August 31.
Oliver Barker, Sotheby’s Europe chairman, said that the auction will be “the longest, most spectacular, public exhibition in our company history.” The auction will not only celebrate Freddie Mercury, the showman, but also his private artistic passions.
Mercury died in London from AIDS-related complications on November 24, 1991, a day after announcing he had been diagnosed with the disease.
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