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A SELECTION OF AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
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Lot 12
Chanel Blue Silk Ombre Fringe Evening Dress and Boa
French, 1926
Of blue silk crepe georgette, the sleeveless tunic length chemise with 17 inch long pale to indigo blue ombreed fringe at hip height hem, the boa with same fringe sewn to gently curved picot edged crepe georgette panel 68 x 5 inches, size 6, no label.
See Chanel, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2005 pp.186-187 and Chanel, Jean Leymarie, Rizzoli 1987, p.99 for Edward Steichen photograph of Marion Morehouse in this dress.
Sold for $42,000
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Lot 145
Lacroix Carnivale Inspired Two-Piece Gown
French, Summer 1993
Comprising a scarlet silk blouse with black block print in primitive abstract motif overall, draped from drop shoulder to center front deep V-neckline with zipper closure, full elbow length sleeve with self tie at cuff, black organza lining, and a single seamed skirt of wide horizontal black and ivory stripes in basket weave silk gazar, self backed and crinoline lining, the 54 inch wide length asymmetrically draped to molded cummerbund waistband worked in polychrome silk threads with Peruvian style motifs, size 6, labeled: Christian Lacroix/Paris/9071.
Sold for $10,800
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Lot 13
Fortuny Cinnamon Silk Delphos Tea Gown
Italian, 1930s
The finely pleated sleeveless design with cord run through ivory, black and brick red striped Venetian glass beads, labeled: Fortuny Depose/Made in Italy/Fabrique en Italie.
Sold for $7,800
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Lot 103
Ossie Clark Python Coat
English, 1968
One of only four made (Julie Christie and International Velvet being two of the other three) by Mr. Kent in Streatham, the bodice obliquely pieced back and front, diagonal zippered collar, wide band waist with self buckle belt, vertically pieced full length skirt, long set in sleeves with deep cuffs, taupe satin lining, size 4, labeled: Ossie Clark/Made in London/England.
This was shown in FIT's 'London's Fashion' Show, October 2001 - January 2002.
Sold for $3,600
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Lot 144
Chanel Couture Olive Changeante Silk Dress
French, Winter 1992
The sleeveless bodice with scoop neckline at front, V at back, narrow sewn down vertical tucks from applied self band with bow above bustline to applied self waistband, gilt-metal wheat motif Chanel buttons at back bodice, full controlled pleat skirt, horsehair petticoat, stiffened tulle underskirt, silk slip with horsehair hem, size 6, labeled: Chanel, tape label 67359.
Sold for $3,600
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Lot 57
Mainbocher Shredded Point D'Esprit Cocktail Dress
American, 1950s
Of hibiscus pink silk shantung, the sleeveless boned bodice with sweetheart neckline and slender skirt overlaid with coral point d'esprit self applique with rows of raw edged cut out leaf shaped flounces, size 6, labeled: Mainbocher Inc.
Sold for $3,300
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Lot 69
Bill Blass Oriental White Silk Flower Gown
American, 1960s
Vanilla gazar empire A-line gown with low neck and set in long sleeves applique in a scrolling pattern denser at deep hem and neckline with vanilla millinery flowers accented by rhinestone and faux pearl stamens, trailing organdy ribbon sash to tie in back, size 6, labeled: Bill Blass for Rentner.
Sold for $3,300
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HANDBAGS
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Lot 314
Hermes Blue Roi Crocodile Kelly Bag
French, contemporary
Palladium hardware, lock and key sheath, optional shoulder strap, 28 x 21 x 12 cms marked: Hermes/Paris/Made in France and blind stamp 8 X I.
Sold for $19,200
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Lot 326
Hermes Cyclamen Ostrich Birkin Bag
French, contemporary
Palladium hardware, lock and key sheath, 35 x 26 x 19 cm, marked: Hermes/Paris/Made in France and blind stamp 21 H.
Sold for $16,800
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Lot 321
Hermes Tan Togo Leather Birkin Bag
French, contemporary
Souple, creme top stitching, gilt-metal hardware, lock and key sheath, 33 x 28 x 10 1/2 cm, marked: Hermes/Paris/Made in France and blind stamp 34 C E.
Sold for $16,800
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COSTUME JEWELRY
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Lot 210
Coppola e Toppo Faux Rhinestone Spray Suite
Italian, 1960s
Comprising a collar and two bracelets of faceted clear bissected plastic beads disgorging multiple irregular fine wire appendages, each applied with a round and a square bissected bead, the necklace 15 x 7 1/2 inches, the bracelets 7 1/2 x 5 inches, marked: Made in Italy by Coppola e Toppo.
Sold for $11,400
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Lot 215
Chanel Gilt-Metal Filigree Clasp Belt
French, 1950s
The medallion in Renaissance style set with faux pearls and ruby stones centered by emerald green pate de verre, the belt of curvilinear overlapping discs elasticated at rear, 27 inches, marked: Chanel/***/Made in France.
Provenance:
Property from The Estate of Diana Vreeland, Sotheby's, April 19th, 1990.
Sold for $3,600
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Lot 214
Yves Saint Laurent Cross Pendant Necklace
French, late 1970s
Hammered irregular gilt-metal nuggets with four inch cross pendant, 16 inches, marked: Yves Saint Laurent/Paris.
Sold for $3,000
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Lot 209
Coppola e Toppo Jabot Necklace
Italian, 1960s
The faceted beads in ombre shades of amber, four strands culminating in a malleable 6 1/2 x 3 inch vertical ruffle, 16 x 2 inches, marked: Made in Italy.
Sold for $2,880
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Lot 178
Coro Adorsed Seahorse Duette
American, 1950s
Double pin, green enameled silver with pave set rhinestones and baguette head fins, 4 x 2 inches, marked: Coro/Pat.no.?.
Sold for $2,200
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TEXTILES
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Lot 344
Chinese Embroidered Altar Cloth
20th Century
A fine example of Forbidden Stitch embroidery in red, blue, purple and gold silks, a floral motif overall on beige silk ground with silk backing, central medallion features dahlias, bats, peonies, koi and other wedding symbols with couched gold metallic embroidery outline, rounded corners, 43 1/2 x 61 inches.
Sold for $6,000
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TRUNKS
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Lot 398
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk
Monogram canvas, LV stamped leather trim, leather handle, brass corners and studded, wood band, locks and fittings, top stenciled with L.N.R., interior with padded velvet lid, metal fixtures at top for hangers, two wooden partitions, two lidded compartments on interior of door, 6 hangers, 21 1/4 x 35 3/4 x 11 1/4 inches, interior label: Louis Vuitton 842738 Paris/70 Champs-Elysees/149 new Bond St./London/Nice/2 Jardin Albert Premier/Vichy/Rue du Parc.
Sold for $3,900
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Lot 399
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk
Monogram canvas, LV stamped leather trim and handle, brass corners, studs, locks and fittings, wood bands, interior with metal fixtures at top for hangers, one wooden partition, four drawers and compartments on right side all with leather handles stamped L. Vuitton, one compartment with leather snap latches, linen divider, 5 hangers, 21 1/2 x 39 1/2 x 12 3/4 inches, interior label: Louis Vuitton/Paris/70 Champs Elysees/Nice/12 Av. de Verdun/Cannes/10 Rue des Belges/Vichy/1 Rue du Parc/London/149 New Bond St./Modele Depose.
Sold for $3,900
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