This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/25/2021
Frank Zappa owned and used brown leather wallet. 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 Frank Zappa. Irwin worked with Frank on several occasions. During one of their meetings, Irwin told Frank about his celebrity memorabilia collection. Frank gifted Irwin some of his belongings for his collection, including this leather wallet that he said he "no longer needed." Very good condition. The wallet has been in the possession of the Pates up to the time of this auction. Irwin Pate passed away in May of 2018, and the wallet comes with a letter of provenance from his wife Clarine Pate on Pate Booking Agency letterhead. Also comes with a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.