Brooklyn Museum Textiles & Vintage Couture Auction
Wed, Apr 16, 2025 11:00AM EDT
specialty fashion & textile sales
Lot 68
THREE CHIFFON OR CREPE EVENING GOWNS, USA, 1970-1990s
Estimate: $300 - $500
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 |
1 white silk chiffon over silk crepe w/ crystal beading, crystal drops & stamped iridescent sequins to sleeveless bodice, label “Mardi Gras, New York”, B 34”, W 24”, L 53”, (minor bead loss, 2” repair & few sm holes hem, minor discoloration) Excellent; 1 black & white synthetic crepe dress w/ decorative bands of cream faux-beads & hand shaped zipper pull, B 34”, W 28”, L 53”, (few tiny stains, tarnish to zip pull, minor bead loss) Excellent; 1 white pleated silk tricot gown w/ pleated bodice & rhineston e bands applied to SH straps & neckline, label “Claude Riha, Cannes, Paris”, B 32”, W 24”, L 58”-66”, (few missing stones, light tarnish, wear to straps, minor fabric strain below Wband, some pleat loss skirt, few tiny-0.25” holes near hem) Good.
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