LONDON — More than 1,400 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 display in a free exhibition at Sotheby's London ahead of their sale.
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A Sotheby's employee displays a moustache comb from Freddie Mercury's personal items Thursday at Sotheby's auction rooms in London. More than 1,400 of Mercury's items are going on display ahead of their sale.
Freddie Mercury's Yamaha Grand Piano is estimated to fetch $2.5 million to $3.8 million at an upcoming Sotheby's auction in London.
Freddie Mercury's signature crown and cloak ensemble, worn throughout the 'Magic' Tour, on display Thursday at Sotheby's auction rooms in London.
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)
Photos: Freddie Mercury memorabilia on display before sale
A Sotheby's handler displays a 'Rainbow Coloured Satin Arrow Applique Jacket from 1982' at Sotheby's auction rooms in London on Aug. 3, 2023.
Freddie Mercury's signature crown worn throughout the 'Magic' Tour, on display at Sotheby's auction rooms in London on 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.
Freddie Mercury's signature crown and cloak ensemble, worn throughout the 'Magic' Tour, on display at Sotheby's auction rooms in London on 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.
Sotheby's handlers stand with a Wurlitzer Model 850 'Peacock' design jukebox by Paul Fuller, American, circa 1941, at Sotheby's auction rooms in London, on Aug. 3, 2023.
Freddie Mercury's Yamaha Grand Piano on display at Sotheby's auction rooms in London on 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.
Freddie Mercury's Yamaha Grand Piano on display at Sotheby's auction rooms in London on Aug. 3, 2023.
Stage costumes and kimonos worn by Freddie Mercury are displayed at Sotheby's auction rooms in London on Aug. 3, 2023. More than 1,400 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 a free exhibition at Sotheby's London ahead of their sale.
A Sotheby's handler displays a 'Rainbow Coloured Satin Arrow Applique Jacket from 1982' at Sotheby's auction rooms in London on Aug. 3, 2023.
A Sotheby's employee displays a moustache comb from Freddie Mercury's personal items at Sotheby's auction rooms in London on Aug. 3, 2023.
One of only four made Cartier, London 'Queen Number 1' gold brooch, 1975 is displayed at Sotheby's auction rooms in London, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. More than 1,400 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 a free exhibition at Sotheby's London ahead of their sale. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
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 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)
A Sotheby's employee with some of Freddie Mercury's Salvador Dali prints, 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)
