Made in Heaven: Freddie Mercury's Personal Items to Be Sold at Sotheby's
Made in Heaven: Freddie Mercury's Personal Items to Be Sold at Sotheby's
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Zanzibar-born Farrokh Bulsara went down in history as Freddie Mercury of Queen. He was regarded as one of the best singers in rock music history, famed for his... 05.08.2023, Sputnik Africa
Sotheby's London unveiled the opening of an exhibition of Freddie Mercury's personal universe this Friday, featuring the global icon's personal collection. According to the auction house, the galleries will be transformed for a month-long takeover in honor of Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own, exhibiting the collection that has stayed at the late rock icon's cherished house, Garden Lodge, for over three decades. Apart from that, Sotheby's promised pop-up shops and eateries inspired by Freddie himself.The public exhibition of "Mr. Bad Guy's" personal stuff will last until September 5, the singer's 77th birthday, after which Sotheby's will open a series of auctions in which Mercury's personal belongings will go under the hammer to private collectors.Check out this Sputnik photo gallery and immerse yourself in the bright inner world of one of the main rock icons of the last century!
Zanzibar-born Farrokh Bulsara went down in history as Freddie Mercury of Queen. He was regarded as one of the best singers in rock music history, famed for his flamboyant stage attitude and four-octave vocal range. Mercury's theatrical manner challenged rock frontman traditions, shaping Queen's aesthetic direction.
Sotheby's London unveiled the opening of an exhibition of Freddie Mercury's personal universe this Friday, featuring the global icon's personal collection.
According to the auction house, the galleries will be transformed for a month-long takeover in honor of Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own, exhibiting the collection that has stayed at the late rock icon's cherished house, Garden Lodge, for over three decades.
Apart from that, Sotheby's promised pop-up shops and eateries inspired by Freddie himself.
"This collection has been meticulously preserved at his beloved home at Garden Lodge for over three decades and displays a quality and diversity of works that are a testament not only to his manifold passions, but innate style, accomplished artistry, and brilliant mind," the auction said.
The public exhibition of "Mr. Bad Guy's" personal stuff will last until September 5, the singer's 77th birthday, after which Sotheby's will open a series of auctions in which Mercury's personal belongings will go under the hammer to private collectors.
Check out this Sputnik photo gallery and immerse yourself in the bright inner world of one of the main rock icons of the last century!
A collection of Freddie Mercury's stage costumes are pictured during a press preview ahead of the "Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own" auction at Sotheby's auctioneers in London on August 3, 2023. Sotheby's are set to present the items over six auctions from September 6-11. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP)
Freddie Mercury's signature crown worn throughout the 'Magic' Tour, on display at Sotheby's auction rooms in London, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. More than 1,000 of Freddie Mercury's personal items, including his flamboyant stage costumes, handwritten drafts of "Bohemian Rhapsody" and the baby grand piano he used to compose Queen's greatest hits, are going on show in an exhibition at Sotheby's London ahead of their sale. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Freddie Mercury's illuminated 1941 Wurlitzer jukebox, acquired by Mercury for his kitchen at Garden Lodge, is pictured during a press preview ahead of the "Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own" auctions at Sotheby's auctioneers in London on August 3, 2023. The Wurlitzer jukebox is set to collect in the region of £15-20,000 ($19-25,000, €17-23,000). Sotheby's are set to present the items over six auctions from September 6-11. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP)
A Sotheby's employee displays a moustache comb from Freddie Mercury's personal items at Sotheby's auction rooms in London, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. More than 1,400 of Mercury's items, including his flamboyant stage costumes, handwritten drafts of “Bohemian Rhapsody” and the baby grand piano he used to compose Queen's greatest hits, are going on show in a free exhibition at Sotheby's London ahead of their sale. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A faux moustache is pictured above the entrance to Sotheby's auctioneers in London on August 3, 2023, ahead of a press preview for their "Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own" auctions. Sotheby's are set to present items from the estate of Freddie Mercury over six auctions from September 6-11. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP)
Freddie Mercury's red telephone is pictured during a press preview ahead of the "Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own" auctions at Sotheby's auctioneers in London on August 3, 2023. Sotheby's are set to present the items over six auctions from September 6-11. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP)
Freddie Mercury's Yamaha Grand Piano, estimated at £2-3 million, on display at Sotheby's auction rooms in London, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. More than 1,000 of Freddie Mercury's personal items, including his flamboyant stage costumes, handwritten drafts of “Bohemian Rhapsody” and the baby grand piano he used to compose Queen's greatest hits, are going on show in an exhibition at Sotheby's London ahead of their sale. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Freddie Mercury's silk waistcoat featuring portraits of Freddie Mercury's six cats, painted by Nerissa Ratcliffe, displayed at Sotheby's auction rooms in London, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. More than 1,000 of Freddie Mercury's personal items, including his flamboyant stage costumes, handwritten drafts of "Bohemian Rhapsody" and the baby grand piano he used to compose Queen's greatest hits, are going on show in an exhibition at Sotheby's London ahead of their sale. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Freddie Mercury's Cartier 'Queen Number 1' gold brooch is pictured during a press preview ahead of the "Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own" auctions, at Sotheby's auctioneers in London on August 3, 2023. The ensemble is set to collect in the region of £60-80,000. Sotheby's are set to present the items over six auctions from September 6-11. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP)
A Sotheby's employee with some of Freddie Mercury's cat memorabilia, displayed at Sotheby's auction rooms in London, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. More than 1,000 of Freddie Mercury's personal items, including his flamboyant stage costumes, handwritten drafts of "Bohemian Rhapsody" and the baby grand piano he used to compose Queen's greatest hits, are going on show in an exhibition at Sotheby's London ahead of their sale. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Freddie Mercury's signature crown and cloak ensemble, worn throughout Queen's 1986 'Magic' Tour, is pictured during a press preview ahead of the "Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own" auctions, at Sotheby's auctioneers in London on August 3, 2023. The ensemble is set to be sold for close to £60-80,000. Sotheby's are set to present the items over six auctions from September 6-11. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP)
![A collection of Freddie Mercury's stage costumes are pictured during a press preview ahead of the "Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own" auction at Sotheby's auctioneers in London on August 3, 2023. Sotheby's are set to present the items over six auctions from September 6-11. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) - Sputnik Africa](https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e7/08/05/1061087762_0:0:3071:2048_600x0_80_0_1_688fc05112b360cf19bf86e90b5da941.jpg "A collection of Freddie Mercury's stage costumes are pictured during a press preview ahead of the "Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own" auction at Sotheby's auctioneers in London on August 3, 2023. Sotheby's are set to present the items over six auctions from September 6-11. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP)")
![Freddie Mercury's illuminated 1941 Wurlitzer jukebox, acquired by Mercury for his kitchen at Garden Lodge, is pictured during a press preview ahead of the "Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own" auctions at Sotheby's auctioneers in London on August 3, 2023. The Wurlitzer jukebox is set to collect in the region of £15-20,000 ($19-25,000, €17-23,000). Sotheby's are set to present the items over six auctions from September 6-11. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) - Sputnik Africa](https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e7/08/05/1061088171_0:0:3078:2048_600x0_80_0_1_42623c17889e11a4fd968df4758323bc.jpg "Freddie Mercury's illuminated 1941 Wurlitzer jukebox, acquired by Mercury for his kitchen at Garden Lodge, is pictured during a press preview ahead of the "Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own" auctions at Sotheby's auctioneers in London on August 3, 2023. The Wurlitzer jukebox is set to collect in the region of £15-20,000 ($19-25,000, €17-23,000). Sotheby's are set to present the items over six auctions from September 6-11. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP)")
![Freddie Mercury's red telephone is pictured during a press preview ahead of the "Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own" auctions at Sotheby's auctioneers in London on August 3, 2023. Sotheby's are set to present the items over six auctions from September 6-11. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) - Sputnik Africa](https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e7/08/05/1061088751_0:0:3071:2048_600x0_80_0_1_25c974647ceffa01b1cd853f3f40d38e.jpg "Freddie Mercury's red telephone is pictured during a press preview ahead of the "Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own" auctions at Sotheby's auctioneers in London on August 3, 2023. Sotheby's are set to present the items over six auctions from September 6-11. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP)")
![Freddie Mercury's Cartier 'Queen Number 1' gold brooch is pictured during a press preview ahead of the "Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own" auctions, at Sotheby's auctioneers in London on August 3, 2023. The ensemble is set to collect in the region of £60-80,000. Sotheby's are set to present the items over six auctions from September 6-11. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) - Sputnik Africa](https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e7/08/05/1061089330_0:0:3072:2047_600x0_80_0_1_7ceba798a150c0e8efc645487e788b9b.jpg "Freddie Mercury's Cartier 'Queen Number 1' gold brooch is pictured during a press preview ahead of the "Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own" auctions, at Sotheby's auctioneers in London on August 3, 2023. The ensemble is set to collect in the region of £60-80,000. Sotheby's are set to present the items over six auctions from September 6-11. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP)")
![Freddie Mercury's signature crown and cloak ensemble, worn throughout Queen's 1986 'Magic' Tour, is pictured during a press preview ahead of the "Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own" auctions, at Sotheby's auctioneers in London on August 3, 2023. The ensemble is set to be sold for close to £60-80,000. Sotheby's are set to present the items over six auctions from September 6-11. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) - Sputnik Africa](https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e7/08/05/1061089716_0:0:2999:2048_600x0_80_0_1_47c71675b4c0186d57cfc2c2d47d4cec.jpg "Freddie Mercury's signature crown and cloak ensemble, worn throughout Queen's 1986 'Magic' Tour, is pictured during a press preview ahead of the "Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own" auctions, at Sotheby's auctioneers in London on August 3, 2023. The ensemble is set to be sold for close to £60-80,000. Sotheby's are set to present the items over six auctions from September 6-11. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP)")
