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Spring Sartorial Spectacular

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 25

TWO SILK VELVET 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 Cleopatra inspired brown silk panne velvet evening gown w/ broad tulle brass nailhead studded collar & fitted cuff, deep keyhole CB, c. 1934, B 32”, W 26”, L 62”, (belt missing, 0.25” hole rt underarm, 1.75” tear CF hem, minor tarnish to studs & net backing, moderate wear around neck, loose stitching CB bodice opening, crushing to velvet); 1 royal blue silk velvet gown w/ round neck opening, wide neck yoke w/ rows of tucks & gel sequin rosettes, full sleeve, bias cut skirt, matching W sash, B 36”, W 27”, L 60”, (few tiny holes & 0.25”-1” wear spots throughout, subtle 1.5” repair left hem, some minor crushing to velvet, light imprinting from sequins onto CB bodice, some finish loss & minor damage to sequins w/ few missing) both very good.

Condition

Very Good

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