Augusta Auctions
Live Auction

Holiday Vintage & Couture

Wed, Dec 6, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 17

WILLIAM MORRIS INSPIRED SILK PARTY DRESS, c. 1931

Estimate: $500 - $800

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

Cream silk crepe printed w/ dense enantiomorphic floral motifs, V-neckline w/ bodice formed by shaped circular floating panel extending over arms to form sleeves & sewn into W at CF & CB, gimp bodice w/ attached skirt w/ deep box pleats, original printed self belt, chartreuse silk crepe edging to caped bodice & as deep hem band, B 35”, W 29”, L 54”, (varying shattering to bodice, minor dye bleed, discoloration to trim & collar, few small light stains, front right lap pleat unstitched for 4”) fair. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.

Condition

Fair

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