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Summer Solstice Treasures

Wed, Jun 28, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 189

TWO CEIL CHAPMAN PARTY DRESSES, USA, LATE 1940s

Estimate: $500 - $800

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
Both w/ label "Ceil Chapman": 1 black silk twill w/ overlay of Chantilly lace, pleated fuchsia silk satin B band into puffs & drapes at CB, B 32", W 26", L 46", (wear/few holes to lace, minor discoloration to left underarm, 2" tear in lace along CB left seam & 1.5" tear & 2" repair CB right, light fading back ribbon) very good; 1 black silk w/ machine lace overdress, pleated & draped green silk chiffon B band into slightly dropped W at CB, B 38", W 28.5", L 44", (minor fraying to lace edges, few tiny pulls, seam strain left SH) excellent.

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