Thousands of items from his personal collection have gone on show at a huge exhibit in London, ahead of an auction next month.
The collection, which also features handwritten lyrics and personal Polaroids, has been largely untouched since the Queen frontman’s death in 1991.
He left his London home, Garden Lodge in Kensington, and its contents, to his close friend Mary Austin, who has now decided to share them with the public.
Part of the money raised will go to two Aids charities.
Stage costumes, a handwritten draft of Bohemian Rhapsody and art by Salvador Dali make up the 1,400 lots in the collection, as does a travel Scrabble game and a large collection of ceramic cats.
Each of the 15 galleries at Sotheby’s will be devoted to showcasing different aspects of Freddie Mercury’s life.
Visitors can walk through recreations of the rooms in his home, including his bedroom, bar and dining room, while notebooks with his plans for dinner parties and guest lists are also on show.
The exhibition also showcases Mercury’s fascination with Japan, with rooms full of vases, artwork, and a large and striking collection of Japanese clothing and kimonos, some of which are estimated at £11,000.
