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Fall Into Fashion

Wed, Sep 20, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 7

TWO SILK SATIN EVENING DRESSES, PHILADELPHIA, EARLY 1930s

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 ashes of roses crepe back silk satin w/ elaborate swags & ties, asymmetrical bias wrap overskirt, label “Meeley, 2012 Walnut St. Philadelphia, Chantilly #1057”, B 34”, W 30”, L 58” w/ 68” tails, (few scuffs, few sm tears in net at collar, discoloration, 2.5” opening front left W, 0.25” dark stain CB bodice) very good; 1 pale pink crepe back silk satin evening dress, W panel twisted into decorative knot at CF below gathered & inserted diamond at CH, bias cut w/ inserted diamonds & bias inserted skirt, weights across CB interior, B 34”, W 32”, L 47”-53”, (shattering underarms, light discoloration & stains up to 4” around hem, frayed from lining removal at armscye & collar, 0.5” tear at lap seam) good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.

Condition

Good-Very Good

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