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Spring Fling - Vintage Visions

Wed, May 12, 2021 07:00AM EDT
Lot 238

CELADON SILK FAILLE & LISERE EVENING GOWN, 1877

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
Fitted bodice & princess line split skirt of lisere in entwined floral brocaded silk galloon motifs w/ deeply tucked blonde lace overlay to bodice front, neckline & engageante cuffs, extended celadon silk faille long sleeved over bodice to train, gold silk satin petticoat w/ double ruffle at hem extending under crenelated & looped tabs, c. 1877, B 32.5", W 23.5", L 55"-76", (shattering throughout faille, 4.5" tear CB, light stains CB W, lining shattering) fair; t/w brown taffeta w/ net & chenille, B 41", L 20", (tacks holding up trim undone). Museum of the City of New York.