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Holiday Vintage & Couture

Wed, Dec 6, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 51

TWO LACE & SATIN EVENING DRESSES, c. 1914 & 1895

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 of woven ecru silk lace w/ V neckline, scalloped collar & elbow length sleeve, rose pink silk satin over bodice w/ bloused back, fitted W w/ bow at CF & tiered straight skirt shaped from hemline, c. 1914, B 36”, W 28", L 58", (underarm discoloration , few tears in lace up to 3.5”, light stains in skirt up to 1”, lining damaged); 1 china silk w/ white Chantilly lace & applied sky blue silk satin panels from B, around W & into floating H panels w/ corded & silk embroidery, scoop neckline, short sleeves, c. 1895, B 36”, W 26”, L 48”, (petticoat N/I, minor discoloration, tiny wear spots, few tears up to 1.5” in sash, sash partly unstitched right W, light stains, skirt lining shattered) both very good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.

Condition

Very Good

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