Freddie Mercury's Personal Treasures to Be Auctioned for Charity Starting in September

Freddie Mercury's personal collection of 1,500 items spanning many categories will be auctioned at Sotheby's in London starting in September.
The collection is valued at over £6 million and includes fine arts, costumes, handwritten lyrics, and other possessions from Mercury's London home.
A portion of the proceeds from the auctions will be donated to AIDS-related charities including the Mercury Phoenix Trust and the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Highlights from the collection will tour in New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and London before the auctions.
The auctions and exhibits aim to give fans a glimpse into Mercury's lavish lifestyle and raise money for important causes.