Augusta Auctions
Live Auction

COUTURE, HISTORIC & VINTAGE CLOTHING AUCTION

Tue, May 9, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Lot 317

CEIL CHAPMAN & BENDEL PARTY DRESSES, 1950s

Estimate: $300 - $500

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
Both black silk w/ short sleeves: 1 labeled "Ceil Chapman", elongated ruched bodice, very wide V neckline, gathered full skirt, B 38", W to 30", L 48.5", (hem lengthened 2x, chalk lines to earlier hem) very good; 1 Henri Bendel, deep sweet heart neckline, attached belt w/ bow, full bell skirt w/ crinoline, B 34", W 24", L 39.5", possibly one of Bendel's couture copies, excellent.