Augusta Auctions
Live Auction

Spring Fling - Vintage Visions

Wed, May 12, 2021 07:00AM EDT
Lot 1

PINK SILK TAFFETA EVENING GOWN, 1868-1870

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
2-pc gown of pink silk taffeta, puff sleeves overlaid w/ net, pleated net across front, over SHs & to CB, trio of cloth roses to SHs & CF, black silk velvet ribbon inserted to lace at bateau neckline & sleeve cuffs, CB closure w/ silk eyelet, gored &trained skirt w/ cartridge pleated CB, B 39", W 21.5", L 13.5", skirt W 25", L 43.25"-58.5", (laces on bodice broken, roses frayed, 1.25" stain left skirt H, small cluster of stains lap & CF knee, hem dirty) very good. Museum of the City of New York.