Queen superstar Freddie Mercury's worldly possessions—including a silver Tiffany mustache comb—will go on auction at Sotheby's.

The article focuses on an upcoming auction at Sotheby's London featuring approximately 1,500 items from the estate of late pop superstar Freddie Mercury, expected to generate over £6 million ($7.4 million). The items, sourced from Mercury's London home, Garden Lodge, include personal belongings, music memorabilia, and fine art, with notable pieces such as his famous crown and handwritten lyrics to "We Are the Champions." The auction will take place over six events starting September 6, 2023, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Mercury Phoenix Trust and the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Mary Austin, Mercury's close friend and the house's current occupant, has curated the collection, viewing herself as a caretaker of his legacy. [Extracted from the article]