Freddie Mercury's Personal Collection Goes Up for Auction.
Mary Austin, a close friend of Freddie Mercury who inherited his London home and much of his wealth upon his 1991 death, is selling some 1,500 items tied to the late Queen frontman as part of a Sotheby's auction set to begin in late August. The items include handwritten lyrics, stage costumes, guitars, and personal items collected by Mercury, and are expected to sell for at least $7.4 million. The exhibit will open Aug. 4, and smaller touring exhibitions will also be sent to New York, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong.
