Fine Arts

Outbreak of Freddie Fever hits as Sotheby’s offers Mercury collection for sale

Bidding closes on September 12 for the 1,500-plus lot auction of personal items belonging to the late Queen frontman

Lot 1501, An Irish white glazed figure of a seated cat, Belleek, 1930s

The mercury is rising at Sotheby’s, which is offering the personal collection of the legendary Queen frontman, Freddie Mercury, for sale.

The 1,500-plus lot sale has caused ‘Freddie fever’, with fans going Ga Ga to preview the auction of the eclectic contents of Mercury’s London home, Garden Lodge.

The six-part sale includes original lyrics (working lyrics to We Are the Champions and Killer Queen), costumes, curios and beloved objects from Mercury’s home. There are a ...