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FINE VINTAGE COUTURE ON THE AUCTION BLOCK Doyle New York's Highly Anticipated Auction of Vintage Fashion, Costume Jewelry and Accessories Was Held on April 9, 2003 Doyle
New York Celebrates 20 Years of Vintage Fashion at Auction: 19832003
On April 9, 2003, Doyle New York held an auction of Couture, Textiles and Accessories offering hundreds of creations by the world's legendary couturiers. In addition to the extensive selection of important vintage dresses, suits and ensembles, the sale offered fine costume jewelry, handbags and accessories, as well as a selection of American, European and Asian textiles. A feature of the sale was a single-owner collection of classic designs by American couturier Norman Norell, including a number of his signature mermaid dresses from the 1960s, all of which were in pristine condition. Also featured was the costume jewelry collection of legendary chanteuse and film actress Lena Horne. With hundreds of bidders from across America and abroad competing in the salesroom, on the telephones, and via absentee and Internet bids, the auction grossed $400,564 with 96% of the lots selling by value. Doyle New York pioneered the auction category of couture in 1983 with the collection of socialite Hope Hampton, and over the last twenty years has grown to become the world's premier auctioneers of important vintage couture and accessories. Fashion designers, Hollywood celebrities, museum curators and prominent social figures eagerly anticipate Doyle's semiannual sales. Last fall, luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue celebrated the enduring artistry of vintage fashion in the windows of its New York flagship store which showcased gowns from Doyle's couture auction. Saks also hosted a series of "Vintage Couture Caravan" appraisal days with specialists from Doyle who provided evaluations for fine vintage couture at Saks stores in New York, Chicago, Houston and Beverly Hills. More Doyle New
York's next auction of Couture, Textiles and Accessories is scheduled
for Fall 2003. INFORMATION CATALOGUE MEDIA
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