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Holiday Vintage & Couture

Wed, Dec 6, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 18

TWO SILK SATIN EVENING GOWNS, c. 1934

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 seafoam crepe back satin floor length evening gown w/ draped cowl neckline forming sleeves & controlled at front w/ vertical self-bands continuing around back & into W ties, c. 1934, label “Bergdorf Goodman”, B 34”, W 26”, L 60”, (light discoloration/stains, few loose stitches SH seams, 16" streak stain lap); 1 goldenrod bias cut silk satin evening dress w/ rhinestone embellished SH straps continuing along back V neckline into marquise at CB, full ankle length skirt w/ pleated at CB seat, left SS closure, attached cream lace bra, c. 1935, B 34”, W 26”, L 58”, (wear spots/scuffs, minor tarnish, light stains up to 6” at hem, 0.75” tear left SS, seat altered/taken in, discoloration) 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.