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Wed, Sep 20, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 137

THREE SILK OR VELVET EVENING DRESSES, LATE 1920s-1930s

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 black silk & linen lace w/ black silk chiffon in abstract rose motif over deep turquoise crepe slip, large black faceted seed beads & flat square paillettes at Hs, 1920s, B 34”, W 30”, L 52”, (lining damaged, holes in lace up to 4”, repairs up to 5", he m tattered) fair; 1 sleeveless red silk panne velvet w/ chiffon backed silver lame’ lace diamond insertions edged w/ crystal seed beads, c. 1927, B/W 36”, L 41”, (repairs/tears at underarms, tarnish, 3" tear lower right, 4" repair left W, light stains); good; 2-pc black floral lace & silk velvet short sleeve dress & jacket w/ dolman sleeves & rhinestone clasp at W, c. 1935, B 42”, W 38”, L 53”, jacket W 38”, L 18”, (SH pads added, tears up to 3.5”, missing belt, few missing stones) very good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.

Condition

Fair-Very Good

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