Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own exhibition at Sotheby's in London

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 03: Sotheby's specialist Dr. Gabriel Heaton stands next to Freddie Mercury's treasured Yamaha Baby Grand Piano (estimate £2,000,000-3,000,000) on which he composed over a decade of hits during a photocall at Sotheby's auction house for the unveiling of Freddie Mercury's entire private collection ahead of an exhibition and six dedicated sales in London, United Kingdom on August 03, 2023. 'Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own' exhibition starring stage costumes, handwritten lyrics, fine and decorative arts, Japanese art, precious objects and a trove of personal belongings will be open to the public between August 4th and September 5th, before the items are offered across six dedicated auctions, each one devoted to a different aspect of Mercuryâs life, both public and private. (Photo by Wiktor Szymanowicz/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)