From September 6 to September 13, many of Freddie’s special objects will be auctioned at Sotheby’s auction house in London. Fans could admire the stuff there until September 5. “As I speak passionately to Welsh farmers about cows, badgers and bovine tuberculosis, Freddie’s most intimate personal possessions and writings – those warranted part of what we’ve shared for so many years – will go under the hammer. To become visible to the highest bidder. Spread forever. I dare not look. For us, his closest friends and family, it’s too sad.’
The auction was set up with the help of Mary Austin, the singer’s longtime girlfriend. Prior to the sale, the items were displayed in London in a special exhibition that was free to the public. More than 130,000 people came to this, identical to the organization on Monday. Part of the proceeds from the auction will go to Austin, Mercury’s former best friend. In addition, part goes to the charities The Mercury Phoenix Trust and The Elton John AIDS Foundation.
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