United KingdomA collection of iconic items associated with Freddie Mercury, including a piano, microphone, and handwritten song lyrics, is set to be auctioned in October 2026. The Reinhold Mack Collection, comprising 82 lots, includes the Yamaha C3 Grand Piano used by Mercury during the creation of Queen's hits and collaborations with other artists. The piano has a pre-sale estimate of £200,000–£400,000, while the AKG C414 EB microphone used for Mercury’s vocals is valued between £40,000–£80,000. The collection also features early drafts of Mercury’s solo songs and a teddy bear gifted to the Mack family. Before the auction, the items will be displayed publicly at an exhibition in London.
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