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Holiday Vintage Spectacular

Wed, Dec 10, 2025 11:00AM EST
Lot 246

BABANI OPERA COAT, PARIS, 1910s

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$2,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$40,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$500,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $25,000

Royal purple patterned silk opera coat w/ standing lame ribbon applique in vermicelli motif to purple silk satin yoke & sleeves, neckline & cuff trimmed w/ pale pink silk cording w/ leaves & purple silk covered ball buttons, drop W cross over closure w/ self-panache & single button, B to 46’, L 54”, (slip N/I, moderate tarnish to lame’, moderate shredding CB collar, 4.5” pull FR LF bodice, 0.25”-1” wear spots LF SH, minor discoloration to purple satin around sleeves, 0.5” light stain CF lap, moderate shredding to interior pink cording, 0.5” seam opening b/t back LF panel) very good

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