This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/14/2024
Queen Freddie Mercury Owned 1980s Preening Pouting Posing Posturing Old Tart Christmas Card
A 1980s day glow pink Christmas card that features a black and white image of Freddie Mercury on the front taken during a photo shoot for Vogue magazine. The text printed inside the card humorously reads ‘Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Preening, Pouting, Posing, Posturing Old Tart’ printed on the inside. The card was specially commissioned by Freddie Mercury to send to friends. A few signed examples of the cards have surfaced over the years but unsigned ones have not been on the open market before.
This card was part of lot 2181 from the Freddie Mercury: A World Of His Own, Crazy Little Things 2 sale held at Sotheby’s New Bond Street, London on 13th September 2023. However, the lot was withdrawn by Sotheby’s and purchased by another party, close to Queen, prior to the auction.
This item comes with a signed certificate of authenticity on Tracks Ltd. letterhead stating that the Christmas card was formerly Freddie Mercury’s personal property.
The card measures 17.2cm x 21.5cm (6.8 inches x 8.5 inches).
The condition is near mint.
Authentication: Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity