Fall Into Fashion
Wed, Sep 20, 2023 11:00AM EDT
specialty fashion & textile sales
Lot 7
TWO SILK SATIN EVENING DRESSES, PHILADELPHIA, EARLY 1930s
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
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| $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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