Augusta Auctions
Live Auction

Spring Fling - Vintage Visions

Wed, May 12, 2021 07:00AM EDT
Lot 9

CONVERTIBLE PATTERNED SILK GOWN, 1850-1855

Estimate: $500 - $800

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
3-pc handmade celadon silk gown w/ damask calligraphic stylized acanthus leave on twill satin ground, evening bodice w/ piped armscye & double piped W, broad woven passementerie trim to neckline & cap sleeves, CB hook & eye closure, B 34.5", W 24.5", L 13.5"-17", day bodice w/ long shaped sleeves & epaulette caps, B 38", W 24.5", L 13.5”, box & knife pleated skirt W 27.5", L 43.75"-45.5", (day bodice: 3.5" light stain right B, wear CF collar, underarms stained, 0.25" tear left underarm, skirt: W band shattering, tiny-1" spot stains, pulls to silk below W band) evening bodice excellent, day bodice & skirt good. Museum of the City of New York.