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Holiday Vintage & Couture

Wed, Dec 6, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 53

TWO SILK OR VELVET EVENING COATS, 1912-1915

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 midnight navy silk panne velvet w/ Irish crochet applique throughout, cast rhinestone closure, silk Spanish lace engegeante cuffs, silk satin lining, c. 1915, B 44”, L 54”, (lining heavily shattered, spot stains in lace & minor discoloration, right sleeve lining partly detached); 1 black silk velvet w/ blue silk moire' cuffs & trim, applied cording to back of W band w/ covered ball buttons, rabbit fur to standing collar & cuff, black silk ottoman attached skirt, c. 1912, B 40", L 52", (label illegible, lining damaged, 1” tear CF collar & 1” opening right, 0.75” repair CF W closure, missing button, trim discolored w/ some detachment, fur trim worn w/ some loss, many tiny holes, repairs at collar & SH) both good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.

Condition

Good

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