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Holiday Vintage & Couture

Wed, Dec 6, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 16

THREE SILK CREPE OR VELVET PARTY DRESSES, 1922-1928

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

1 tomato red silk crepe chiffon w/ short garnet colored bugle beads in arrowhead pattern, scoop neckline, horizontal drop W w/ gathered double panel at left H, hanging skirt panels ruched to drop W, c. 1928; B 36", W 34", L 42", (few missing beads, holes up to 1") very good; 1 lemon panne silk velvet w/ brown silk velvet ribbon to back H & crenelated tiered skirt, c. 1928, B 34", W 26", L 46", (2.25" light stain CF bodice & 1" lap, small holes/stains) very good; 1 peach silk velvet w/ nailhead rhinestones in stylized fern motif, V-neckline plunging at back, self-belt w/ paste Art Deco buckle, c.1922, B/W 36", L 52", (minor shattered/discolored underarms, skirt altered, few spot stains, wear/discoloration) good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.

Condition

Good-Very Good

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Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.