Augusta Auctions
Live Auction

ROMANTIC VINTAGE FOR YOUR VALENTINE - PART 2

Wed, Feb 17, 2021 08:00AM EST
Lot 215

IVORY SILK SATIN TRAINED BALL GOWN, c. 1868

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 evening bodice w/ deep pleated blush pink silk tulle at neckline gathered w/ multiple bias bands of cream silk satin edged w/ taffeta & black silk lace, flat panache bow to CF & left back SH, deep V corselet CF & CB, back lacing, crested sleeve w/ silk satin & taffeta puffs, deeply ruffled apron drape into gathered & puffed cascade train w/ pleated & gathered self trim, silk taffeta petticoat front w/ shaped graduated ruffle under apron & 2 tiered ruffle at lower edge, B 32", W 20", L 13-18", skirt W 20", L 41-64", (0.5" stain left underarm, trim at sleeves detaching, stain cluster right SH hidden by trim, lining stained, scattered light spot stains to skirt & large area of water stains left side, tiny pulls) good. Museum of the City of New York.
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.