Sotheby’s Freddie Mercury A World Of His Own auction - in pictures


  • Freddie Mercury’s never-before-seen private collection will be displayed at Sotheby’s during a month-long exhibition and auction series. All photos: Sotheby’s
    Freddie Mercury’s never-before-seen private collection will be displayed at Sotheby’s during a month-long exhibition and auction series. All photos: Sotheby’s
  • Freddie Mercury's Yamaha baby grand piano, estimated at £2 million to £3 million
    Freddie Mercury's Yamaha baby grand piano, estimated at £2 million to £3 million
  • Freddie Mercury’s crown, estimated at £30,000 to £40,000
    Freddie Mercury’s crown, estimated at £30,000 to £40,000
  • Mercury wearing the crown at Wembley Stadium in 1986
    Mercury wearing the crown at Wembley Stadium in 1986
  • Mercury’s working lyrics for Bohemian Rhapsody, estimated at between £800,000 and £1.2 million
    Mercury’s working lyrics for Bohemian Rhapsody, estimated at between £800,000 and £1.2 million
  • A pair of Adidas high-top trainers, estimated at between £3,000 and £5,000
    A pair of Adidas high-top trainers, estimated at between £3,000 and £5,000
  • Monogrammed silk scarf embellished with FM and the Queen crest, estimated £1,000 to £2,000
    Monogrammed silk scarf embellished with FM and the Queen crest, estimated £1,000 to £2,000
  • Autographed working lyrics to Somebody to Love, estimated at £150,000-£200,000
    Autographed working lyrics to Somebody to Love, estimated at £150,000-£200,000
  • Mercury's star-shaped glasses
    Mercury's star-shaped glasses
  • RIAA Gold Sales Award for Bohemian Rhapsody, estimated £4,000-£6,000
    RIAA Gold Sales Award for Bohemian Rhapsody, estimated £4,000-£6,000
  • Tiffany and Co silver moustache comb
    Tiffany and Co silver moustache comb
  • The singer's favourite waistcoat
    The singer's favourite waistcoat
  • Pen and ink sketch by Mercury depicting the band as 17th-century cavaliers
    Pen and ink sketch by Mercury depicting the band as 17th-century cavaliers
  • Mercury's copy of Queen's first album
    Mercury's copy of Queen's first album
  • Mercury's preliminary drawings for the Queen logo, 1972-1973
    Mercury's preliminary drawings for the Queen logo, 1972-1973
  • Mirrored Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses, estimated at £2,000-£4,000
    Mirrored Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses, estimated at £2,000-£4,000
  • Mercury’s outfit for his 39th birthday party in Munich in 1985
    Mercury’s outfit for his 39th birthday party in Munich in 1985