HIGH SOCIETY SALE


Auction

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 10am

CONSIGNMENTS ARE CURRENTLY
BEING ACCEPTED

To have your property evaluated for possible consignment in the next auction, please contact:

Caroline Rennolds Milbank
Consultant Appraiser
212-427-4141, ext 245


Media Contact

Louis LeB. Webre
SVP, Marketing & Media
212-427-4141, ext 232


Including Property From

Estate of Dorothy Robinson
Property of a Lady


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HERMES BIRKIN ACHIEVES $22,500 AT DOYLE NEW YORK'S HIGH SOCIETY SALE ON NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Strong Prices for Vintage Costume Jewelry by Chanel, Iradj Moini and Others


On November 3, 2009, Doyle New York held The High Society Sale, featuring vintage costume jewelry by such prestigious makers as Chanel, Iradj Moini, Gripoix and Yves St. Laurent, and elegant accessories, hand bags and luggage by Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Judith Leiber. With strong competition from the crowded salesroom and bidders via the telephones and Internet, the auction totaled $312,064, surpassing the pre-sale estimate of $195,710-286,045, with 89% sold by lot and 97% sold by value.

Images and interviews are available upon request.

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Louis LeB. Webre
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212-427-4141, ext 232
Louis@DoyleNewYork.com

HAND BAGS AND LUGGAGE

Lot 254
Hermes Black Alligator 30 Berkin
Stamped in gold: Hermes Paris Made in France, vermeil fittings stamped: Hermes - Paris with an insignia within a square, alligator covered lock in separate orange dust sac, original dust sac, box, ribbon, pourch containing two rain protection slipcovers. 11 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches.
Sold For $22,500
Lot 257
Hermes Black Alligator 25 Kelly Bag
With gold plated metal fitting stamped: Hermes Paris, with square insigna, under the flap stamped in gold: Hermes Paris Made in France, clochard wih two keys numbered 101 and alligator covered lock, separate shoulder strap, original dust sac. 9 1/2 x 7 3/4 inches.
Sold For $11,875
Lot 255A
Hermes Vintage Brown Alligator 28 Kelly
Gold plated fittings stamped: Hermes Paris, stamped in gold under the flap Hermes Paris, alligator covered lock, alligator clochardwith keys numbered 011, original dust sac. 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches.
Sold For $6,875
Lot 350
Goyard Trunk
Signature toile, leather and wood, round monogram in yellow and black, the interior fitted with two linen trays, brass lock stamped: Depose Goyard Aine. 21 1/2 x 39 x 21 1/2 inches.
Sold For $5,938
Lot 365
Asprey Motoring Provisions Trunk
Circa 1920
Natural leather with brass plated side handles and locks, the interior with lift out wood tray containing metal, nesting cups, metal food tins, enameled tin plates and glass bottles with metal lids, label: Asprey 166 Bond St. London.
Sold For $5,625

COSTUME JEWELRY

Lot 468
Chanel Ruby Glass and Gold-Tone Metal Necklace
Four strands of beads with fluted caps and chain link with figural cross medallion inspired by an antique Indian buckle, interior length 22 inches, length of drop 6 3/4 inches.
For illustrations of a necklace like this see Costume Jewelry of the 20th Century, edited by Deanna Farneti Cera, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1991, p. 233; and Bijoux de Haute Couture: Collection Robert Goossens, Editions Plume, p. 55

Property of a Lady
Sold For $8,125
Lot 465
Gripoix for Chanel Necklace with Tasseled Pendant
1984
Eight strands of gold-tone metal flat chain link interspersed with rhinestone set stations or faux baroque pearls, with Moghul style double pendant set with rhinestones and cranberry pate de verre cabochons, the tassel of ovoid baroque faux pearls ending in gold-tone metal medallions set with rose cabochons or rhinestones, octagonal hang tag and oval plaque stamped: CHANEL (use registration symbol) double C logo and (use copyright symbol) 1984. Interior length 17 inches with 2 inch extension, length of drop 8 1/4 inches.

Property of a Lady
Sold For $3,750
Lot 165
Chanel Faux Baroque Pearl Lariat
Mid 1980s
Three strands culminating in tassels with petaled caps of pale mauve pate de verre set in gilt-metal, the fringes ending in double sided rhinestones or mauve glass in gilt-metal frames, unsigned. Length 41 inches.
Sold For $2,500
Lot 158
Gripoix for Chanel Three Strand Faux Pearl Choker with Russian Medal Medallion
Mid 1980s
The pendant of gilt-metal with collet set rhinestones and center rose glass freeform cabochon, oval plaque stamped: Chanel ®, double C logo and (use copyright symbol) France, small plastic store tag: Chanel Paris Made in France. Adjustable length 13 to 14 3/4 inches, pendant 3 x 3 inches.
Sold For $2,500
Lot 162
Gripoix for Chanel Triple Strand Faux Baroque Pearl Choker with Medallion with Detachable Pendant
1984
The medallions composed of layers of gilt-metal filigree set with rhinestones and pate de verre stones in shades of garnet, purple and amber, oval plaque stamped: CHANEL ®, double C logo and (use copyright symbol) 1984. Length of shortest strand 16 inches plus extension chain 2 inches.
Sold For $2,500
Lot 322
Iradj Moini Eight Strand Necklace of Graduated Faceted Rubies
The floriform clasp set with ruby and jade cabochons in blackened gold-tone metal, plaque with stamped signature: Iradj Moini. Length of shortest strand 20 1/4 inches.
Sold For $2,375
Lot 173
Gripoix for Chanel Sautoir with Pendant
Mid 1980s
Gilt-metal chain link with faux baroque pearls alternating with elaborate double-sided stations, green and ruby cabochons and faux pearls, the filigree pendant with deep red and green cabochons, rhinestone and faux pearl drop, circular disc stamped: double C. Pendant 2 3/4 inches, length of chain 61 inches.
Sold For $2,000
Lot 474
Chanel Smoke Crystal Sautoir
1981
The crystals set in gold-tone metal frames, some molded to look hand wrought, round plaque stamped: Chanel (use registration symbol) double C logo (use copyright symbol) 1981. Length 64 inches.

Property of a Lady
Sold For $2,000