Freddie Mercury A World Of His Own Sotheby’s Exhibition 4th August to 5th September 2023 New Bond Street London
This September, Sotheby’s will present Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the public and private realm of a global icon.
A world-renowned rock superstar, away from the stage Freddie Mercury was a deeply educated collector. Across six auctions, Sotheby’s reflects Freddie Mercury’s kaleidoscopic world of style and quality, spanning art, fashion, musical instruments, personal papers, possessions and photographs, furniture, and jewels, accrued over the course of fifty years.
This collection has been meticulously preserved at his beloved home at Garden Lodge for over three decades and displays a quality and diversity of works that are a testament not only to his manifold passions, but innate style, accomplished artistry, and brilliant mind.
The series of auctions is preceded by a month-long public exhibition which will immerse visitors in Freddie’s world, in a one-of-a-kind experience, allowing full access to some of the most exciting and rare examples of artefacts from a true legend of the 20th century.
This summer, step into Freddie Mercury’s personal world at Sotheby’s London for a once in a lifetime exhibition showcasing the personal collection of a global icon. In celebration of Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own, Sotheby’s New Bond Street galleries will be transformed with a month-long building takeover, featuring the collection which has remained at Freddie’s beloved home, Garden Lodge, for over three decades. In addition, there will be pop-up shops and restaurants inspired by Freddie himself.
London Exhibition | 4 August–5 September
Sotheby’s London, 34-35 New Bond St, London W1S 2RP
Exhibition free & open to the public, no booking required
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Sotheby’s invites you into the home of one of the world’s greatest musical icons, Freddie Mercury.
In celebration of the ‘Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own’ sales, this limited edition volume presents selected highlights from Freddie Mercury’s personal collection at Garden Lodge, ranging from artworks and personal ephemera to stage costumes and handwritten lyrics, as well as dozens of photographs from his personal archive. Featuring contributions from Sotheby’s experts, and interviews with friends and collaborators including Sir Tim Rice, Dame Zandra Rhodes, Peter Freestone, and costume designer Diana Moseley, the book is rich with intimate insights and fascinating stories, from the composition of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to Mercury’s many shopping trips to Sotheby’s.
Order your copy today at Hatchards, the exclusive online retailer for this publication. The book is also available to purchase in Sotheby’s New Bond Street galleries from 4 August–13 September.
*This book features selected highlights across the sales. The full digital catalogue will be available to explore on Sothebys.com from early August.
