2023-08-05 22:05:56
Over the course of a month, London will host an exhibition featuring a collection of various holdings owned by the late British star Freddie Mercury, from the manuscript “Bohemian Rhapsody” to an ashtray, passing through his private Japanese collection, before dispersing these “treasures” to be sold at an auction held by Sotheby’s.
Behind the facade of the famous auction house, decorated with a large mustache for the occasion, the world of the famous singer in the band “Queen”, who died in 1991 of AIDS, was recreated at his home in Garden Lodge in Kensington, west of the British capital.
And in this house, these “treasures” have been kept for three decades, according to David McDonald, who is responsible for selling these “sole owner” pieces.
The exhibition, which opened its doors on Friday, allows you to wander around the different rooms, to enjoy watching prominent pieces of Mercury’s holdings, including the crown and robe that the artist wore when he sang “God Save the Queen”, with which he used to conclude each concert of the last “Queen” tour entitled “The Magic Tour” in 1986.
According to Cecile Bernard, general manager of the European branch of Sotheby’s, Mercury’s great passion for Japan was among the things she discovered while preparing for the exhibition, which receives visitors free of charge until September 5, the date of the singer’s birth, and for the series of six auctions that will be held in September.
Bernard said Mercury’s kimonos, prints and ceramics represented a “completely unique collection”.
The furniture reflects the prevailing character in the Mercury house, between a worn kitchen table and garden furniture, the visitor can imagine the celebrations with the luxurious cutlery that was used in the place. The exhibition also includes Freddie Mercury’s clothes, shoes, glasses, and bright stage costumes, even the yellow “Champion” shirt he wore at his last concert in August 1986.
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