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Spring Sartorial Spectacular

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 111

BILL CUNNINGHAM & MR. JOHN VELVET HATS, NEW YORK, 1960s

Estimate: $300 - $500

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$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

1 crimson velvet sculptural spiral cocktail hat w/ four flat curved arms radiating from center w/ crimson & black bow, trimmed w/ spotted net veil, c. 1965, label “William J.”, circ. 21”, Wd 8”, Ht 4”, (minor crushing, portion of veil missing CF); 1 black velvet w/ round crown & narrow brim asymmetrically trimmed w/ white feathers, 1960s, label “Mr. John”, circ. 21.75”, Wd 8.5”, Ht 4”, (light wear, minor glue spots, few small snacks in velvet) both very good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum.

Condition

Very Good

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Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum.