Freddie Mercury’s 1973 Yamaha G2 baby grand piano was one of 1,400 items sold at the auction Wednesday.
reported. It was estimated to sell at the auction for at least $2.5 million but ended up selling at $2.2 million to an online bid.
Mercury’s friend, Mary Austin, was left with his house and possessions when he died in 1991, according toHe died from AIDS-related pneumonia at 45. Austin is selling all of items that come out to be more than 1,400 items. 59 items of the collection sold for $15.4 million. Bidders from around 61 counties participated in the auction either in person, online or by phone,The proceeds from the sale of a Cartier onyx and diamond ring that sold for $344,000 were to go to Elton John’s AIDS charity because according toOther items in the collection will be sold either through live auctions this week or in three online auctions that are going on through Sept.
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