displeasure at seeing some of his friends’ prized objects go up for auction known. The Brit revealed that “it is too sad” that his belongings are being dispersed and sold “to the highest bidder.”
The musician doesn’t want to know anything about the matter. May uploaded a photo where he expressed his thoughts about the auction of Freddie Mercury’s most intimate objects via his Instagram account.
“He is so missed,” said Brian May
“Inescapably thinking so much about Freddie in these strange days,” said May. “At the time this photo was taken I’m sure it didn’t seem very important to see Freddie’s fingers dancing on my own home-made guitar.
“Now it summons up waves of affection and great memories. He is so missed.
“Freddie’s most intimate personal effects, and writings that were part of what we shared for so many years, will go under the hammer, to be knocked down to the highest bidder and dispersed forever.”
What objects are being auctioned?
Among the belongings are Mercury’s crown and cape, valued between 60-80,000 pounds; a Martin D-35 guitar; a favorite vest of the singer; sets of handwritten lyrics from ‘Killer Queen’ or ‘We Are the Champions’; a painting by the painter James Jacques Tissot called ‘Type of Beauty’ and a silver mustache comb by ‘Tiffany & Co.’.
Mercury’s belongings were kept by Mary Austin, his friend, in the singer’s home, located west of London, since the time of his death in 1991. Part of the proceeds will go to the Mercury Phoenix Trust and the Elton John Aids organizations. Foundation.
“For many years, I have had the joy and privilege of living surrounded by all the wonderful things that Freddie sought and loved so much. But the years have passed, and the time has come to make the difficult decision to close this special chapter in my life,” said Mary Austin.