Augusta Auctions
Live Auction

COUTURE, VINTAGE CLOTHING & HISTORIC TEXTILES

Wed, Nov 2, 2011 08:00AM EDT
Lot 103

DIOR COUTURE BALLGOWN, AUTOMNE-HIVER 1955

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

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
Strapless, sheer black silk, princess line, bell-shape skirt, pink cloth rose & stem, 10 layers (6 silk, all damaged) top-bottom: 1) black leno weave, lace trim (back skirt holes, 1" tear above breast), 2) dotted black tulle (lg. tears & splits), 3-4) blush chiffon, 5) white tulle, 6-9) cotton net & horsehair, 10) pink organdy; labeled & numbered "78420", B 32", W 25", L 54", (bodice interior altered, straps added for hanging, petticoat layers 5-10 seperating from damaged chiffon lining) fair.
PACKING/SHIPPING/INSURANCE: The cost of packing and shipping of purchased lots is the responsibility of the purchaser. We have added personnel to our staff to pack and ship lots purchased by on-line Bidders. A fee of $15 ($25 for international shipments where customs forms are required) is charged for packing & handling of each lot. In addition, the actual cost of shipping & insurance will be charged to your account or invoiced to your Live Auctioneer account. All shipments are sent via UPS, FedEx or the United States Postal Service and insured for the hammer price. Lots won by successful online Bidders will be shipped automatically to the address provided on your Bidsquare registration form once shipping and packaging fees are paid. The total cost will be charged to the credit card on file or paid directly through Live Auctioneers. Due to the volume of shipping anticipated after the sales event, packing and shipping may require up to fourteen (14) business days from receipt of cleared payment. Once the package has been shipped, any shipping related issues or claims are between the shipper and the purchaser. Augusta Auction Co. shall not be responsible for any acts or omissions in the packing and shipping of purchased lots.