This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/14/2024
Queen Freddie Mercury Owned And Signed Radio Ga Ga 1980s Christmas Card Proof
An uncut printers proof for a proposed Queen ‘Radio Ga Ga’ 1980s Christmas card signed on the front by Freddie Mercury in blue pen. The artwork on the front of the card features an image of Queen taken during the video shoot for ‘Radio Ga Ga’. This was also the image that was originally going to be used on the 7-inch single sleeve but it was withdrawn.
It is said that a number of these proofs were signed by Freddie Mercury in Germany in the mid 1980s prior to Christmas and they were then sent back to London where they were intended to be made into Christmas cards. However, this project never materialized and the proofs remained in Freddie’s home, Garden Lodge, for over 35 years.
The Christmas 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 However, the lot was withdrawn by Sotheby’s and purchased by another party, close to Queen, prior to the auction.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 signed proof was formerly Freddie Mercury’s personal property.
The card measures 52cm x 32cm (20.5 inches x 12 inches).
The condition is excellent.
Authentication: Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.