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ROMANTIC VINTAGE FOR YOUR VALENTINE - PART 2

Wed, Feb 17, 2021 08:00AM EST
Lot 110

BLACK SILK GAUZE GOWN, c. 1866

Estimate: $400 - $600

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
Renaissance inspired gown of black silk gauze, front & back bodice yoke horizontally ruched w/ vertical persimmon silk velvet ribbon accents, Juliet sleeve w/ rows of ruching & edged same silk velvet accents, rows of vertical ruching from W to hem, broad hem band w/ 3 bands of horizontal ruching edged w/ velvet ribbon, wool hem saver, B 36", W 23.5", L 57"-68", (fabric shattering & fragile throughout, collar shattering, six 0.5" repairs, 3.5" repair right side above hem) poor. Museum of the City of New York.