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Spring Sartorial Spectacular

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 146

TWO SILK CHIFFON OR LACE EVENING DRESSES, 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 lavender silk crepe chiffon evening gown w/ front cowl neck into plunging V back, draped self bows over SH secured w/ round paste buckle, pieced floor length trained skirt, B 36”, W 32”, L 60”-74”, (slip N/I, discoloration, few missing stones SH buckles, tiny pulls/pinholes/small stains, few loose stitches & missing closures CB W) good; 2-pc black silk lace w/ tulle neckline & SH straps, drop W, gored skirt w/ deep tulle hem flounce, silk crepe & chiffon integrated slip, matching long sleeve jacket w/ black crepe chiffon CF tie, c. 1930, dress B 36”, W 34”, L 60”, jacket L 18”, (14” opening left SS dress, few small holes in net, minor fraying to raw hem of dress, few small holes in jacket lace) very good. Provenance: From the Estate of Lydia Gordon.

Condition

Good-Very Good

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From the Estate of Lydia Gordon