Past Auction

The Art of Alexander McQueen: The Jennifer Zuiker Collection

Thu, Sep 10, 2020 at 10am EDT |
New York
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Featuring 50 Lots of Iconic Couture and Accessories Spanning 1995-2010

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  • Auction of The Art of Alexander McQueen: The Jennifer Zuiker Collection on September 10, 2020 at 10am EDT
  • Ballroom Gown from 'The Widows of Culloden' Collection of 2008 Achieves $68,750
  • Sale Totals $278,125 surpassing its estimate of $193,700-276,800

NEW YORK, NY -- On September 10, 2020, Doyle held the successful auction of The Art of Alexander McQueen: The Jennifer Zuiker Collection. This landmark sale comprised 50 lots of couture clothing, handbags and shoes from collections spanning 1995 through 2010. The collection was assembled by Jennifer Zuiker of California, who acquired the pieces directly from the house of McQueen.

With competitive international bidding, the sale totaled a strong $278,125 surpassing its estimate of $193,700-276,800 with an impressive 88% sold by lot and 100% by value.

Highlighting this extraordinary collection was a romantic floral print ballroom gown from the 'The Widows of Culloden' collection of Autumn-Winter 2006 that soared past its estimate of $3,000-5,000 to achieve a stunning $68,750. This collection was an homage to the widows of the Scottish Jacobites killed by the English army in 1745.

Also noteworthy was a black parachute silk cape from the Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious collection of Autumn/Winter 2002-03, that fetched $37,500. An example of this dramatic billowing cape with exaggerated bishop sleeves was included in Savage Beauty, the landmark 2011 Alexander McQueen retrospective exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

The Art of Alexander McQueen: The Jennifer Zuiker Collection provided collectors, museum curators and fashion enthusiasts with a rare opportunity to acquire iconic designs by one of the world's greatest artists of fashion.

CONDITION STATEMENT
All items in this auction are currently in archival wardrobe storage in Los Angeles, California. The following condition statement(s) have been provided: All items have had extremely limited exposure. Some organic materials show signs of natural deterioration consistent with age and use. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

SHIPPING
All items are currently in storage in Los Angeles, California. Successful buyers and/or their shippers will coordinate directly with the storage facility for pickups. Your paid invoice must be provided to them.

Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. A list of shippers can be supplied upon request by contacting our Client Services Department at 212-427-4141, ext 203, or [email protected]

PAYMENT
All purchases are subject to a Buyer's Premium of 25%
Payment can be made in the following ways:
· By credit card (an additional 3% fee will be charged)
· By wire transfer. For instructions, please email [email protected]

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  • An Important Collection of Alexander McQueen Couture, the Jennifer Zuiker Collection

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