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Spring Sartorial Spectacular

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 249

WORTH BROCADE EVENING GOWN, PARIS, c. 1912

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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

Chinoiserie inspired Renaissance revival metallic weft brocade on grey satin ground w/ square neck edged w/ mm lace, grey silk chiffon hanging elbow length sleeve embroidered w/ rhinestones, metallic & crystal beads, black silk tulle meandering sash from bac k of right SS to wired floral panache at left front W embroidered w/ short bugle beads, lame’ thread & mirrored faceted paillettes, silk taffeta lining, label “C. Worth” #47553, (minor cosmetic alterations, minor tarnish/tiny pulls to metallic thread, light stains up to 1”, damaged sequins on panache, minor bead/stone loss/few tiny holes sleeves, shattering tulle sleeve lining & black trim, train hem discolored, 2” tear in tulle left underarm, sleeve discoloration, museum label sewn in bodice) good-very good. From the Estate of Lydia Gordon.

Condition

Good-Very Good

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From the Estate of Lydia Gordon.