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Holiday Vintage & Couture

Wed, Dec 6, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 78

TWO SUMMER EVENING DRESSES, 1930-1937

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 rayon knit w/ stylized boteh motif in red, cream & black, V-neckline into racerback w/ self-covered CB button closures, ruched CF W into full floor length skirt, c. 1937, B 34”, W 24”, L 62”, (underarm discoloration, light wear, few small seam openings, 6” & 7” tears along hem); 1 black lame’ sleeveless evening gown w/ Impressionist floral cluster motifs on faux moire' ground, V-neckline surplice bodice into SS closure, bias cut ankle length skirt, c. 1930, B 36”, W 27”, L 58”, (underarm wear/discoloration, seam stress at W, few tiny holes, tarnish) both good-very good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.

Condition

Good-Very Good

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Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.