Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own | The Evening Sale

Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own | The Evening Sale

Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own | The Evening Sale

Please note that the results listed on this page are inclusive of any Sotheby's Premiums and exclusive of any applicable taxes and costs, unless otherwise noted.

Please note that the results listed on this page are inclusive of any Sotheby's Premiums and exclusive of any applicable taxes and costs, unless otherwise noted.

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Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own | The Evening Sale

11 August - 6 September 2023 • London

Your local time • 16:00 PM GMT

Overview

Special Notice

No right to reproduce or commercially exploit the copyright or other intellectual property or image rights in any lot is included with the sale of the lot (including but not limited to song lyrics, sketches, drawings and garment designs). Queen Productions Limited, Queen Music Limited and other rights holders reserve all their rights.

 

In addition, in respect of certain lots (including certain lyrics, sketches, drawings and garment designs), no right to exhibit in public or reproduce the lot is included with the sale of such lot without the prior written consent of Queen Productions Limited, who shall act in good faith to consider any such requests.

 

Please refer to the individual lot pages in our digital Auction catalogue to determine whether a lot is subject to any such restrictions.


About the Sale

The jewel in the crown of our sale series, The Evening Sale pays tribute to Freddie Mercury’s inimitable life, work and art. A multi-category sale comprising a refined selection of artworks, objets, costumes and lyrics, this is the story of one man’s extraordinary vision, artistry and exquisite taste. 


Contact

Sale Enquiries | FreddieMercury.Collection@Sothebys.com

Press & Media Enquires | FreddieMercury.Press@Sothebys.com

Sale number

L23510

Lot 36

Please note, this lot is being sold as a decorative object and not in working order. Please refer to condition report for further information.

Lot 54

This jacket’s designer, Warwick Stone, made three satin versions of this arrows jacket – in red, white and black satin, lighter versions for walking on stage. It was on Stone’s insistence Freddie commissioned a leather version too. According to Stone it was the black satin version rather than this leather arrows jacket which was used in the video for Body Language and on the Hot Space Tour.

Lot 9

This lot contains endangered species. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict or prohibit the import of certain items to protect wildlife conservation. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot to the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.