This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/24/2024
Queen front man Freddie Mercury's owned and stage worn orange mesh shirt, made by Islander, size Medium., From the personal collection of renowned booking agent and promotional manager Irwin Pate. For over four decades Irwin Pate promoted talent all over the United States and internationally. During his career he and his wife Clarine obtained a large collection of personal clothing and articles belonging to numerous entertainers, including Freddie Mercury. Irwin knew Freddie and worked with him on a few occasions and promoted a few Queen concerts. When traveling on concert tours Irwin often would obtain items worn by the artists from tour crew members and venue staff. Irwin obtained Freddie's stage worn orange mesh shirt from an employee of the venue of one of Queen's concerts. The employee spent some time with Freddie after the concert and he came into possession of the shirt. Irwin traded the employee tickets for another concert in exchange for the shirt. Good condition. This shirt has been in the possession of the Pates up to the time it reached this auction house.. Irwin Pate passed away in May of 2018, and the shirt comes with a letter of provenance from his widow Clarine Pate on Pate Booking Agency letterhead as well as a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.