Freddie Mercury Auction Smashes Estimates, Netting $50.4 Million.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ramli, David 3 of 3

Abstract

Estimates for the proceeds of the combined six auctions had already been blown out of the water by the end of a raucous opening auction night, replete with moneyed super fans sporting homemade costumes in homage to the singer. (Bloomberg) -- An auction of items once owned by Queen frontman Freddie Mercury has netted £39.9 million ($50.4 million), greatly exceeding the £7.6 million to £11.3 million estimate that auction house Sotheby's in London originally forecast. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2023/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:171927081
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