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A pair of black nylon Onitsuka Tiger brand High-Top sneakers, with white leather logos on the sides, owned by Queen frontman, Freddie Mercury.
Mercury was first photographed wearing the white version of these boxing-style sneakers on stage in late 1979, along with red vinyl pants, sparking a new sporty image for Mercury. Mercury was believed to wear these sneakers primarily offstage in his everyday life.
Accompanied by a modern photographic print of Mercury wearing white versions of Onitsuka Tiger boots on stage, and the original auction tag.
Size 8.5
PROVENANCE Lot 2130, "Freddie Mercury: A World Of His Own | Crazy Little Things 2," Sotheby's, London, UK, September 13, 2023
Queen, Clothing & Jewelry
Mercury was first photographed wearing the white version of these boxing-style sneakers on stage in late 1979, along with red vinyl pants, sparking a new sporty image for Mercury. Mercury was believed to wear these sneakers primarily offstage in his everyday life.
Accompanied by a modern photographic print of Mercury wearing white versions of Onitsuka Tiger boots on stage, and the original auction tag.
Size 8.5
PROVENANCE Lot 2130, "Freddie Mercury: A World Of His Own | Crazy Little Things 2," Sotheby's, London, UK, September 13, 2023
Queen, Clothing & Jewelry
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Queen | Freddie Mercury Onitsuka Tiger High-Top Sneakers with Photo
Estimate $20,000 - $30,000
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$10,000
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