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End of Summer Elegance

Wed, Sep 25, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 243

ROBE A LA FRANCAISE & ORIGINAL PETTICOAT, c. 1750

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

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

2-pc sack-back open robe gown in warp ombre ribbon stripe w/ weft lace motif continuing into taffeta ground w/ broche’ rose bud, applied pinked horizontal ruffled swags to both gown & original full petticoat w/ tiered ruffle across front, engageante sleeve, photographed w/ stomacher not included (sold in lot 241), gown c. 1750, likely continental, textile 1740s, Wd 20”, gown B 30”-32”, W 24”, L 55”, petticoat W up to 24”, L 36”, (bodice altered, small tears armscyes, 1.5” tear right W seam, wear spot/tear left W, few small stains, light tidemarks across CB/seat area & CF petticoat hem w/ some light blue dye bleed, many loose stitches at hem/possibly let down, minor shattering & few repairs 3”-4” repairs petticoat W, petticoat ties replaced) Very Good.

Condition

Very Good

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