From Mercury's piano to Monroe's dress: See the celebrity memorabilia sold for eye-popping numbers

13 Sep 2023

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English Rock vocalist Freddie Mercury (1946 - 1991), of the group Queen, plays piano as he performs onstage at Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, August 9, 1982.

Photo: Gary Gershoff/Getty Images

Freddie Mercury's piano and the original manuscript for the song Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen was sold for more than £3 million during an auction in London recently, according to AFP.

The two items were among scores of other Mercury memorabilia that could be bought by bidders.

In total, 59 lots were sold, which resulted in £12 172 290 of items sold.

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