His possessions give us an extraordinary 360-degree view of the man, from his childhood until his death.
It is the centerpiece of a sale expected to raise millions.
The items include his gold and platinum records to personal Polaroid photographs.
Freddie Mercury in 1980AP
He left his Kensington home, Garden Lodge, and its contents to trusted friendMary Austin.
She has kept them for 32 years before deciding to sell.
The exhibition of whats available is arranged thematically over Sothebys 15 galleries.
Guests names menus and dress codes are contained in a leather-bound volume.
A catalog of auction itemsis available here.
