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SELECTION OF AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
HERMES
HANDBAGS FROM A SINGLE-OWNER COLLECTION
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Lot 1244
Hermes Black Crocodile Birkin with Pave Diamonds
French, 2002
Silver hardware, blind stamp G, original covered lock and keys, after
market 174 pave diamonds on front of each 14 kt. white gold closure
plate and 310 on additional lock in H motif, total 14.11 cts. G color,
VS clarity, diamonds approx. 0.02 and 02.5, H design on lock 02.5
to 3.0, 13 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 6 inches, marked: Hermes/Paris/Made in France.
See Absolute, Spring 2005, p.21.
Sold to a New York bidder for $64,800
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Lot 1243
Hermes Royal Blue Ostrich Birkin Bag
French, 2003
Gilt-metal hardware, covered lock and key sheath, blind stamp F, 13
1/2 x 11 x 7 inches, marked: Hermes/Paris/Made in France.
Sold to an East Coast bidder for $15,600
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Lot 1247
Hermes Etrusque Crocodile Kelly Bag
French, 2002
Rigide, gilt-metal hardware, optional shoulder strap, covered lock
and key sheath, blind stamp 5R, 11 x 9 x 4 1/2 inches, marked: Hermes/Paris/Made
in France.
Sold to a New York bidder for $13,200
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Lot 1245
Hermes Black Crocodile Kelly Bag
French, 2002
Rigide, gilt-metal hardware, blind stamp G, covered lock and key sheath,
13 x 10 x 5 inches, marked: Hermes/Paris/Made in France.
Sold to a California bidder for $12,000
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Lot
1239
Hermes Anthracite Crocodile Kelly
French, 2002
Gilt-metal hardware, optional shoulder strap, blind stamp F, ll x
9 x 4 1/2 inches, marked: Hermes/Paris/Made in France.
Sold to a New York bidder for $10,200
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COUTURE
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Lot
1164
Galliano Opulent Velvet and Fur Trained Kimono
Fall 1998
Ivory silk velvet ground stenciled with large mauve full and bud peonies,
lined in white sheared mink, each pelt fully dropped, and trimmed
in rare Russian lynx belly at sleeve and collar, one size, labeled:
John Galliano/Paris.
Sold to a New York bidder for $6,000
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Lot 1046
Jean Dessès Vibrant Pink Draped Gown
French, early 1950s
Silk chiffon, the strapless sheath diagonally ruched and draped releasing
into floating panel at right waist with self bow, boned bodice, weighted
hem, taffeta lining, size 4, labeled: Jean Desses/Rd.Pt. Champs Elysees/Paris/5455.
Sold to a California bidder for $5,700
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Lot
1006
Rare Aqua Silk Taffeta Empire Redingote
American, circa 1815
Brocaded with floral sprigs and vertical stripes in shades of coral
pink, green and white, self band belt with ruched flowerheads at
center front closure, short puff sleeve over long slender sleeve,
attenuated high band collar, creme silk Norwich faux buttons at
central front closure, sleeve cap and ruched band at wrist, creme
soutache trim, creme silk lining, hook and eye closures, shoulder
to hem 52 inches, belt 26 inches, no label.
Note: This dress belonged to Julia Clark Taylor (1799-1846). Portraits
of her parents in law, William and Mary Elizabeth Clayton Miller
Taylor, painted by John Wesley Jarvis, hang in the Colonial Dames
Georgia Headquarters, housed in the Andrew Low House in Savannah.
Sold to a New York bidder for $5,100
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Lot 1059
Fath Black Lace Bouffant Dress
French, 1951
Black Alencon style lace over blush pink silk tulle, slender bodice,
scoop neck, boned foundation, short kimono wheel sleeve with two-tier
underlay of organza wraped tulle concluding in a revealed four inch
ruffle of four layers of crystal pleated tulle, the bias skirt full
from dropped yoke, self covered belt at natural waistline, five layers
of tulle, a buckram petticoat and pale pink silk taffeta slip stiffened
with net, size 4, labeled: Jacques Fath/Paris, pencil markings W504.
See Harper's Bazaar, September 1951, p.218 for photograph by Louise
Dahl-Wolfe.
Only 42 when he died tragically of leukemia in 1954, Jacques Fath
was in his ascendancy. The epitome of chic, considered by many as
the fashion heir apparent to Dior, his ravishing good looks and charm
combined with his exquisite couture resulted in a stunning post war
rise in popularity so swift Vogue likened it to a comet. He designed
the costumes for the Powell and Pressburger movie, The Red Shoes,
which brought his designs to the attention of American society women
and Hollywood stars, including Mrs. Vincent Astor, Mrs. Thompson Biddle,
Marlene Dietrich, Ava Gardner, Greta Garbo and Rita Hayworth (he designed
her trousseau when she married Aly Khan), as well as the aforementioned
Eva Peron.
Sold to a California bidder for $4,500
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Lot 1060
Jacques Fath Silk Two-Piece Evening Dress
French, 1950/51
Comprising a black crystal pleated silk voile blouse with set in full
elbow length sleeves, black buttons at front closure, black velvet
ribbon sewn bow at neck, removable ivory cotton collar and cuffs,
an emerald silk faille floor length skirt falling full from small
tight gathers at waistband, zip and buttoned placket closure at rear,
the hem a thirteen inch applied border of black silk satin and emerald
faille alternating stripes, black stiffened net petticoat, two inch
wide black patent leather belt, size 4, labeled: Jacques Fath/Paris/20505.
Sold to a New York bidder for $4,500
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Lot
1062
Marcel Rochas Ivory Strapless Dress
French, 1951
Gazar woven in broad rows of lace patterned ivory chenille, eight-gore
umbrella fold skirt with scalloped hem, black velvet ribbon crossover
at bodice and waistband, black velvet formal gloves, size 6, labeled:
Marcel Rochas/Paris/4323.
For an interesting reworking that references this design by current
Rochas designer, Olivier Theyskens, see Vogue.com/Rochas Autumn/Winter
2004/5 No. 31 runway photograph.
Sold to a Midwestern bidder for $3,600
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Lot 1058
Fath Black Taffeta Two-Piece Dress
Grisette, French, 1951
Horizontally gathered and tucked, fitted blouse with round neck and
black button closure down center front, elbow length sleeve with starched
white handkerchief linen cuffs, voluminous skirt shaped into umbrella
folds, crinoline lined, thin black leather belt, size 4, labeled:
Jacques Fath/Paris.
See Harper's Bazaar, September 1951, p.157 for wool version, "outstanding
success of the Paris collections".
Sold to a California bidder for $3,600
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Lot
1066
Gres Paisley Print Gown
French, 1960s
The sleeveless sheath of apple green silk tussah overlaid with bias
A-line green silk organza with mauve, marigold, purple and tangerine
scrolling motifs, the slash neckline and armscye trimmed with encrusted
two inch band of similarly colored faceted rhinestones in various
sizes, size 8, labeled: Gres/1 Rue de la Paix/Paris.
Sold to a New York bidder for $3,600
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Lot 1047
Balenciaga Draped Black Chiffon Gown
French, 1950s
The strapless fitted boned bodice with sweetheart neckline, black
china silk underlay and chiffon lining, the skirt with black silk
lining and controlled by six gore A-line self backed black gazar petticoat,
the hem stiffened with horsehair and wire, size 6/8, labeled: Balenciaga/10
Avenue George V/Paris and tape label: 56.501(?).
Sold to a California bidder for $3,300
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Lot 1061
Marcel Rochas Emerald Velvet Gown
French, 1950/51
The slender mermaid silhouette with squared bias godet center rear
hem, strapless bodice with extravagant iridescent green silk taffeta
stole affixed at left, draped across bust to free fall through self
knot and down right, a pair of pinch pleats at waistline, emerald
green silk faille lining, matching velvet formal gloves, size 4, labeled:
Marcel Rochas/Paris/4325.
Sold to a New York bidder for $3,300
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COSTUME
JEWELRY
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Lot 1336
Iradj Moini Peacock Feather Necklace
Rhodium plated semi rigid frame, prong set with faceted rhinestones,
two feathers meeting at center front centered with green and pink
glass, 26 inches, marked: Iradj Moini.
Sold to a New York bidder for $3,000
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Lot 1334
Iradj Moini Rhinestone Pendant Choker
American
Rhodium plated intertwined strands of faceted rhinestones, faux pearl
teardrop pendant centering rhinestones, 15 inches, marked: Iradj Moini.
Sold to a New York bidder for $3,000
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Lot 1340
Indian Ruby and Emerald Festoon Necklace
Suspended from metallic gold cord with tassel end, 10 inches, no label;
Together with a Pair of Similar Earrings.
Sold to a New York bidder for $3,000
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