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Spring Sartorial Spectacular

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 215

TWO SILK VELVET EVENING GOWNS, 1930s

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

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$500 $50
$2,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
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$40,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
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1 burgundy silk velvet w/ slight bateau neckline w/ ruching at CF & pansy motif pin, keyhole at CB, long sleeve w/ draped poof into fitted gauntlet w/ snaps to wrist, straight skirt w/ corded broad hem band, B 36”, W 28”, L 54”, (flower pinned on, minor wear to velvet esp. underarms & collar, few loose stitches at SS closure) excellent; 1 black silk velvet w/ broad SH straps, scoop neckline into broad V back, drop W into high-low ankle length skirt w/ broad gold lame’ hem facing, c. 1930, B 34”, W 30”, L 54”-58”, (some wear/pile loss at underarms, minor tarnish to lame’, 0.25” hole right SH, repairs up to 1” CF skirt, some scattered minor crushing & small wear spots, lining discolored at armscye) very good.

Condition

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