What are the 2015 UNICEF auction armadillo shoes?
In 2015 it was announced by Alexander McQueen and Christie’s auction house that three new pairs of armadillo shoes were to be auctioned in Christie’s Handbags & Accessories Auction from July 14 – 23, 2015 in support of UNICEF’s relief efforts in Nepal.
The armadillo shoes were authentically remade exclusively for sale in the auction. 100% of the net amount from the auction sale of these lots was donated by Alexander McQueen to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF to support the Nepal relief efforts.
All three of the pairs of UNICEF armadillo shoes were made out of python skin – one plain pair and two patterned.
Pair 22 – Lot 1
The description on the Christie’s website reads as follows:
“A PAIR OF PYTHON ARMADILLO BOOTS
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, 2015
The python scale is a 50mm+. The total of the heel is 220mm, the platform 120mm and the last 105mm. Dustbag, box and Certificate of Authenticity included.
Size 39.”
The initial estimate is given as USD 10,000 – 15,000. The price realised is given as USD 161,000.
Pair 23 – Lot 2
The description on the Christie’s website reads as follows:
“A PAIR OF PYTHON ARMADILLO BOOTS
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, 2015
The python scale is a 50mm+. The total of the heel is 220mm, the platform 120mm and the last 105mm. Dustbag, box and Certificate of Authenticity included.
Size 39.”
The initial estimate is given as USD 10,000 – 15,000. The price realised is given as USD 137,000.
See also this short clip posted on Instagram by Christie’s.
Pair 24 – Lot 3
The description on the Christie’s website reads as follows:
“A PAIR OF PYTHON ARMADILLO BOOTS
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, 2015
The python scale is a 50mm+. The total of the heel is 220mm, the platform 120mm and the last 105mm. Dustbag, box and Certificate of Authenticity included.
Size 39.”
The initial estimate is given as USD 10,000 – 15,000. The price realised is given as USD 68,750.
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