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Holiday Vintage & Couture

Wed, Dec 6, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 79

TWO BLACK SILK VELVET EVENING GOWNS, c. 1935

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 black silk velvet evening gown w/ draped V-neckline, ruched SHs into full square sleeves, very full trained skirt, B 44”, W 32”, L 60”, (light wear, light crushing, few small seam openings) excellent; 1 black velvet w/ draped bateau front neckline into plunging V at CB w/ smocked W, full slightly trained skirt, original matching tie belt included, B 44”, W 42”, L 58”, (few light stains up to 2”, few tiny holes/wear spots, minor fraying to interior seams, minor crushing) very good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.

Condition

Very Good-Excellent

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