Freddie Mercuryfans will soon be able to get their hands on some of his most prized possessions.
The items involved range from never-before-seen drafts ofQueenlyrics to some of the accessories and costumes that defined Mercury’s unique stage style, plus many smaller items he used on a daily basis.
Mercury’s beloved collection of artwork, Victorian paintings and various objects and fabrics he received from Japan will also be displayed.
Some of the biggest items for sale include the crown and accompanying cloak that Mercury wore while singing “God Save the Queen” during his final tour with Queen, and a 9-page handwritten manuscript of working lyrics to “We Are the Champions.”
The crown and cloak are estimated to reach around between $75,000 to $100,000, while his lyrics are estimated between $250,000 and $400,000.
Other items for auction include Mercury’s 1975 Martin D-35 acoustic guitar ($35,000-$60,000), his Tiffany and Co. silver mustache comb ($500-$750) and a pair of pink, star-shaped glasses ($2,500-$5,000).
“It was important to me to do this in a way that I felt Freddie would have loved, and there was nothing he loved more than an auction. Freddie was an incredible and intelligent collector who showed us that there is beauty and fun and conversation to be found in everything.”
“I hope this will be an opportunity to share all the many facets of Freddie, both public and private, and for the world to understand more about, and celebrate, his unique and beautiful spirit,” she added.
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Austin will donate a portion of the proceeds from the sales to HIV/AIDS charities theMercury Phoenix Trustand theElton John Aids Foundation.
source: people.com
