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LOT 629 : FORTUNY DELPHOS GOWN with SASH and ORIGINAL BOX, c. 1930. Vibrant blue silk trimmed at the shoulder, armhole and side with black and white striped Murano glass beads, silver stenciled blue silk twisted and looped sash with hook & eye closures, selvedge stamped in red "Made in Italy Fabrique en Italie Fortuny Depose". Original square box and tissue from Elsie McNeill, Inc. N.Y. Johnston Estate. L-57.5. Gown excellent, box has foxing and wear to corners. Together with a light blue pleated silk jabot. $6,900.

LOT 629

FORTUNY DELPHOS GOWN with SASH and ORIGINAL BOX, c. 1930. Vibrant blue ...

Updated: Mar 25, 2011 7:15am PST

LOT 435 : INDIAN SILK and METALLIC BROCADE JACKET, EARLY 20th C. Orchid silk with red and gold brocade of repeating spade shaped medallions and botehs, heavilly brocaded trim bands, curved hem, silk lining. C-40, L-39, Slv-24. (Some seams need mending) otherwise excellent. $1,080.

LOT 435

INDIAN SILK and METALLIC BROCADE JACKET, EARLY 20th C. Orchid silk wit ...

Updated: Mar 30, 2011 9:00am PST

LOT 439 : CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED SKIRT, 19th C. Pale celadon satin embroidered in satin and forbidden stitches, center panel having bats, symbols and rainbow ocean waves in multicolor silk and couched metallic threads, extremely fine work. 42 X 39. (Lining stained, several faint spots) front excellent. $660.

LOT 439

CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED SKIRT, 19th C. Pale celadon satin embroidered ...

Updated: Mar 24, 2011 12:24pm PST

LOT 440 : CHINESE SHORT ROBE, c. 1920. Decorated with shi shi and peonies on red silk damask. Excellent. $840.

LOT 440

CHINESE SHORT ROBE, c. 1920. Decorated with shi shi and peonies on red ...

Updated: Mar 17, 2011 12:49pm PST

LOT 437 : CHINESE EMBROIDERED WEDDING SKIRT, 19th C. Green silk brocade pleated and embroidered in satin and forbidden stitches, center panel having decoration of vase with fruits surrounded by flowers and butterflies. 48 x 38. Excellent. $1,560.

LOT 437

CHINESE EMBROIDERED WEDDING SKIRT, 19th C. Green silk brocade pleated ...

Updated: Mar 24, 2011 12:22pm PST

LOT 442 : CHINESE KESU SILK DRAGON ROBE, LATE 19th C. Summer weight robe decorated with dragons and symbols, rainbow bottom border. 80 x 56. (Tear at top button, abraded areas) fair. $1,920.

LOT 442

CHINESE KESU SILK DRAGON ROBE, LATE 19th C. Summer weight robe decorat ...

Updated: Mar 02, 2011 10:34am PST

LOT 443 : CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED SKIRT, 19th C. Pleated red brocade with satin stitch embroidery and heavy couched gold appliques with figures, (minor stains) good. Together with a red silk satin skirt with forbidden stitch peony decoration, (large stain) poor. Each approximately 39 x 42. $450.

LOT 443

CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED SKIRT, 19th C. Pleated red brocade with satin ...

Updated: Mar 24, 2011 12:49pm PST

LOT 438 : CHINESE DRAGON ROBE, 19th C. Orange silk satin with four elaborately embroidered dragons in satin and seed stitches with heavy metallic gold couching, with phoenix birds, symbols, shi shi and rainbow colored waves at hem. L-42 x 68. (Fading, stains, underarm tears, some loose couching) fair. $420.

LOT 438

CHINESE DRAGON ROBE, 19th C. Orange silk satin with four elaborately e ...

Updated: Mar 30, 2011 8:45am PST

LOT 444 : CHINESE MANCHU WOMAN'S ROBE, c. 1900. Summer weight robe in purple silk gauze and white satin with ribbon applique and designs of peony and butterflies. Excellent. $1,680.

LOT 444

CHINESE MANCHU WOMAN'S ROBE, c. 1900. Summer weight robe in purple sil ...

Updated: Mar 31, 2011 1:15pm PST

LOT 445 : CHINESE SILK ROBE, 19th C. Orange satin with short wide sleeve having white sleeve band, the robe decorated with embroidered roundels with figures in landscapes, bottom multicolored wave border, excellent. $9,300.

LOT 445

CHINESE SILK ROBE, 19th C. Orange satin with short wide sleeve having ...

Updated: Mar 18, 2011 1:09pm PST

LOT 446 : CHINESE WEDDING SKIRT c. 1900. Pleated pink brocade with peacocks in satin stitch embroidery and applique. 48 x 41. Excellent. $450.

LOT 446

CHINESE WEDDING SKIRT c. 1900. Pleated pink brocade with peacocks in s ...

Updated: Mar 31, 2011 1:09pm PST

LOT 448 : JAPANESE FIREMAN'S HAPPI, 1950's. Heavy cotton in black, red and white basketweave with large circular "mon" on back. Sh-26, L-36, Slv-13. (Small tear on back). Excellent. $192.

LOT 448

JAPANESE FIREMAN'S HAPPI, 1950's. Heavy cotton in black, red and white ...

Updated: Mar 31, 2011 1:17pm PST

LOT 449 : LEBANESE EMBROIDERED TUNIC, EARLY 20th C. Black linen and silk with elaborate colorful embroidery and couching. B-38, SH-38, L-56. Excellent. $660.

LOT 449

LEBANESE EMBROIDERED TUNIC, EARLY 20th C. Black linen and silk with el ...

Updated: Mar 31, 2011 1:19pm PST

LOT 450 : TWO ROUMANIAN EMBROIDERED PEASANT BLOUSES, c. 1926. One with stamp from the 1926 Philadelphia Sesqui-Centennial International Exhibition. Both square cut heavy cotton with drawstring neck and sleeve: One lavishly embroidered in bright hues with metallic gold and silver bands. One worked in red, yellow, black and white. (Drawstrings unpicked, hems unfinished, few minor stains) good. $720.

LOT 450

TWO ROUMANIAN EMBROIDERED PEASANT BLOUSES, c. 1926. One with stamp fro ...

Updated: Mar 24, 2011 12:05pm PST

LOT 451 : LADY'S NORWEGIAN EMBROIDERED ETHNIC ENSEMBLE, 20th C. Consisting of wool tunic with detachable apron and hat, all with colorful embroidery. Cotton and linen blouse with similar decoration. B-34, L-50. Excellent. $600.

LOT 451

LADY'S NORWEGIAN EMBROIDERED ETHNIC ENSEMBLE, 20th C. Consisting of wo ...

Updated: Apr 01, 2011 7:48am PST

LOT 454 : TWO EMBROIDERED ETHNIC GARMENTS, 1890-1920. Man's Hungarian boiled wool coat in black with colorful wool embroidery and ball tassels. Woman's Portugese vest and skirt with elaborate decoration on red and black wool felt. Excellent. $510.

LOT 454

TWO EMBROIDERED ETHNIC GARMENTS, 1890-1920. Man's Hungarian boiled woo ...

Updated: Mar 31, 2011 1:11pm PST

LOT 511 : HANDMADE BUSSELS APPLIQUE LACE SHAWL, MID 19th C. Large cotton net triangle lavishly decorated with Point de Gaz and bobbin lace in a pattern of wisteria, hydrangea, lilac and other blossoms amid swags, ribbons and foliage. 104 x 54. (Few very minor breaks and spots) excellent. $5,400.

LOT 511

HANDMADE BUSSELS APPLIQUE LACE SHAWL, MID 19th C. Large cotton net tri ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2011 7:39am PST

LOT 609 : VELVET SWISS WAIST with STEEL BEAD APPLIQUE, 1860's. Grey silk velvet back lacing with top and bottom edged in openwork band of cut steel berries and foliage, boning completely covered in woven striped cotton, lined in grey and figured twill. (Few steels rusted) excellent. $600.

LOT 609

VELVET SWISS WAIST with STEEL BEAD APPLIQUE, 1860's. Grey silk velvet ...

Updated: Mar 08, 2011 1:26pm PST

LOT 611 : VICTORIAN JET BEADED DOLMAN. Black silk ottoman with high neck heavily decorated with black beads and faceted jet balls, the sides made of silk cord netting strung with jet balls. L-22. (Split at back of neck, lining shattered, some losses) fair. $192.

LOT 611

VICTORIAN JET BEADED DOLMAN. Black silk ottoman with high neck heavily ...

Updated: Mar 08, 2011 1:28pm PST

LOT 614 : TWO PAIR GENT'S NEEDLEPOINT BRACES 19th C. One pair with beadwork floral and spiral ribbon design, excellent. One pair floral on branchwork, good. Decoration 22 x 2 1/2. $390.

LOT 614

TWO PAIR GENT'S NEEDLEPOINT BRACES 19th C. One pair with beadwork flor ...

Updated: Mar 08, 2011 1:37pm PST

LOT 616 : GENT'S SILK WAISTCOAT, 18th C. Oyster silk stripe with stand collar, shaped pocket flaps concealing linen lined curving pockets with three faux buttons, decorated with fine floral embroidery in pastel hues, embroidered self buttons including two faux at top, linen lining and back with laces. Ch-40, L-26. (Silk split above left pocket, light stains, linen under arms repaired, possibly missing a top button) fair. $720.

LOT 616

GENT'S SILK WAISTCOAT, 18th C. Oyster silk stripe with stand collar, s ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 8:22am PST

LOT 617 : RED TARTAN PLAID SILK VISITING DRESS, 1860's. 2-piece with side boned bodice having green crochet buttons and soutache trim with black beads lined in brown cotton, skirt partially lined in glazed cotton. B-32, W-23, Skirt L-37. (Underarm tear, old underarm repair, missing three buttons, one damaged, few tiny holes) good. $390.

LOT 617

RED TARTAN PLAID SILK VISITING DRESS, 1860's. 2-piece with side boned ...

Updated: Mar 22, 2011 8:49am PST

LOT 618 : YOUNG GIRL'S SILK BUSTLE DRESS, 1870's. Blue faille 2-piece, having peplum and apron front of blue and maize striped silk, decorated with maize and olive silk floral embroidery, front closing with ten stamped and enameled brass buttons, faux flap pockets, back button and cord detail. B-30, W-22, Skirt L-26. (Few tiny light spots) excellent. $540.

LOT 618

YOUNG GIRL'S SILK BUSTLE DRESS, 1870's. Blue faille 2-piece, having pe ...

Updated: Mar 24, 2011 12:09pm PST

LOT 619 : PRINTED COTTON BUSTLE DRESS, 1880's. 2-piece with a pattern of large dots having shaded squares in blue and white on a ground of fine brown and white lined stripes. Boned bodice with box pleats, narrow cuffed sleeve, stand collar, mother of pearl buttons, lined in cotton twill. Unlined skirt having ties for bustle pad. Johnston Estate. B-30, Sh-13, W-23, Skirt L-43. Excellent. $270.

LOT 619

PRINTED COTTON BUSTLE DRESS, 1880's. 2-piece with a pattern of large d ...

Updated: Apr 04, 2011 1:10pm PST

LOT 620 : SILK and LACE TEA GOWN, EARLY 20th C. Long sleeve in cream charmeuse with open sleeve bands of bobbin lace, the back buttoning bodice having wide bands of lace and crochet, silk cummerbund with crochet flowers and medallions with bobbles over a double skirt having

LOT 620

SILK and LACE TEA GOWN, EARLY 20th C. Long sleeve in cream charmeuse w ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 10:46am PST

LOT 621 : SEQUINNED NET GOWN with RHINESTONES, EARLY 20th C. Black net over black silk charmeuse with square neckline and sheer short kimono sleeve, wide vertical bands of black sequins on shoulder, sleeve and around the layered skirt, velvet bodice band having front and back rhinestone roundel flanked by bars below black lace. Johnston Estate. B-36, W- 28, L-54. (Net torn at hem) very good. $360.

LOT 621

SEQUINNED NET GOWN with RHINESTONES, EARLY 20th C. Black net over blac ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 10:47am PST

LOT 622 : LACE on NET SUMMER GOWN, EARLY 20th C. Cream 2-piece patterned net, the bodice with short bell sleeve over narrow undersleeve and double collar, bobbin lace trim, gold lame waistband with pink and blue crochet bobbles, slightly trained skirt having a shorter overskirt with wide scalloped lace border. B-36, W-30, Skirt Front L-37, Back L-41. Excellent. $480.

LOT 622

LACE on NET SUMMER GOWN, EARLY 20th C. Cream 2-piece patterned net, th ...

Updated: Apr 04, 2011 12:03pm PST

LOT 623 : TWO SILK CHARMEUSE DINNER DRESSES, c. 1910. One butter yellow with beaded lobed collar and short sleeve, chiffon lower sleeve, ruched cummerbund and hobble skirt. One cream with lace and braid trimmed neckline and short sleeve, tucked bodice having lace drape over one shoulder gathered into a beaded applique, the sash having a diamond shaped paste buckle at back. B-34, W-24, L-49 and 52. Good-excellent. $192.

LOT 623

TWO SILK CHARMEUSE DINNER DRESSES, c. 1910. One butter yellow with bea ...

Updated: Apr 04, 2011 12:34pm PST

LOT 624 : TRAINED SILK BELLE EPOCH GOWN with METALLIC TRIM. Ivory charmeuse with long net sleeve and bodice top having metallic embroidered leaves, wrap front bodice over a square cut skirt having panniers of silver floral brocade, embroidered net panel, silk embroidered train from shoulders having self flowers with pearl centers. B-35, W-28, L-53, Train 27 x 82. (Tears to net, underarm mends, stains) fair. $200.

LOT 624

TRAINED SILK BELLE EPOCH GOWN with METALLIC TRIM. Ivory charmeuse with ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 10:50am PST

LOT 625 : MARABOU TRIMMED WOOL PAISLEY EVENING COAT, EARLY 20th C. Fashioned from a Kashmiri shawl, three quarter sleeve, having feathers decorating the neckline, front, sleeves and back vent with self buttons, lined in red silk with inside tie, front hook & eye closures. B-38, L-52. Excellent. $900

LOT 625

MARABOU TRIMMED WOOL PAISLEY EVENING COAT, EARLY 20th C. Fashioned fro ...

Updated: Mar 02, 2011 10:31am PST

LOT 627 : LINEN COAT with JOSEF HOFFMANN WIENER WERKSTATTE BUTTONS, c. 1911. Lady's natural linen with narrow kimono cut sleeve, curved lapel, wide front placket angling toward side above pockets, decorated with satin stitch embroidery in a liniar "W" repeat, four large domed hammered silver buttons hallmarked and with applied signature Hoffmann windowpane set with black cabochon, two front, one each cuff, buttons excellent. B-40, L-47, buttons 1 9/16. (Several stains) good. $7,800.

LOT 627

LINEN COAT with JOSEF HOFFMANN WIENER WERKSTATTE BUTTONS, c. 1911. Lad ...

Updated: Apr 19, 2011 9:57am PST

LOT 628 : HEAVY SILK WALKING SUIT with UNUSUAL TRIM, EARLY 20th C. Dress and jacket of natural ottoman lavishly trimmed with black piped scallops, 84 self buttons, blue Chinese figural embroidered silk. High neck dress having handmade bobbin lace undersleeves and bodice trim, black satin cummerbund, Chinese silk insert, two large brass portrait buttons at back waist. Jacket with deep cuff, faux pockets, Chinese silk faux vest. Johnston Estate. B-36, W-26, L-56, Jacket Sh-16, L-31. (Buttons worn, soiled) very good. $720.

LOT 628

HEAVY SILK WALKING SUIT with UNUSUAL TRIM, EARLY 20th C. Dress and jac ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 8:57am PST

LOT 630 : FORTUNY DELPHOS GOWN and BELT with ORIGINAL BOX, c. 1920. Sleeveless spruce silk having fixed gently scooped neckline, white and amber Murano glass beads on silk cord decorating the armholes and side seams, gold stencilled silk belt with bow over hook & eye closures, selvedge stamped "Fabrique en Italie . Fortuny Depose". L-58, Belt-30. Drum shaped box with Fortuny Madison Avenue shop label and original card with care instructions. (Label on box lid partially torn) excellent. $7,800.

LOT 630

FORTUNY DELPHOS GOWN and BELT with ORIGINAL BOX, c. 1920. Sleeveless s ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 8:19am PST

LOT 705 : CHIFFON ROBE de STYLE with METALLIC GOLD TRIM, 1920's. Sleeveless apricot chiffon having scalloped cream lace neckline and tiered skirt, self waist sash decorated with colorful ribbon flowers and gold ribbon streamers. Yellow silk attached underdress with gold lace bodice trim and deep lace hem band. B-40, L-46. (Few minor holes in ribbon flowers and chiffon sash) otherwise excellent. $1,140.

LOT 705

CHIFFON ROBE de STYLE with METALLIC GOLD TRIM, 1920's. Sleeveless apri ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 7:41am PST

LOT 706 : SILVER LACE and LAME DANCE DRESS with RIBBON TRIM, 1920's. Sleeveless lame bodice with spaghetti strap having a front crossed metallic lace overlay, lame underskirt with deep lace hem band, lace overskirt with pink, blue and magenta grosgrain ribbons encircling the hip, ribbon tie at waist. B-37, W-32, L-51. (Minor breaks to lace) very good. $780.

LOT 706

SILVER LACE and LAME DANCE DRESS with RIBBON TRIM, 1920's. Sleeveless ...

Updated: Mar 25, 2011 12:48pm PST

LOT 707 : PARIS LABEL BEADED VELVET DRESS, 1920's. Sleeveless rose pink having pink beaded flowerheads and crystal beaded abstract blocks, wrap front closing with a beaded medallion, slight gathers at the dropped waist, a narrow panel falls from left shoulder to below the hem. Label "Mannequin Gowns Paris". B-38, L-46. (Bead loss under left arm and other minor losses) good. $900.

LOT 707

PARIS LABEL BEADED VELVET DRESS, 1920's. Sleeveless rose pink having p ...

Updated: Apr 04, 2011 11:35am PST

LOT 708 : PARIS LABEL BEADED VELVET DRESS, 1920's. Short sleeve white having crystal bugle bead banded decoration with geometic shapes, wrap front closing with a beaded medallion having pearls and paste paillettes with pearl bead fringe, slight gathers at the dropped waist, Label "Mannequin Gowns Paris". B-38, L-55. (Section of fringe missing, minor bead losses) very good. $900.

LOT 708

PARIS LABEL BEADED VELVET DRESS, 1920's. Short sleeve white having cry ...

Updated: Apr 04, 2011 11:40am PST

LOT 709 : CRYSTAL BEADED FLAPPER DRESS. Heavily beaded sleeveless black chiffon, the bodice having vertical bands widening on skirt into ovals and rounds with lattice decoration, scalloped hem. B-41, L-46. Excellent. $1,200

LOT 709

CRYSTAL BEADED FLAPPER DRESS. Heavily beaded sleeveless black chiffon, ...

Updated: Mar 02, 2011 10:28am PST

LOT 710 : SADIE NEMSER VELVET and LACE TEA GOWN, LATE 1920's. Sleeveless black velvet A-line having large bib front draping the shoulder and forming back collar, and two large front skirt gores pieced in various laces including Irish crochet, tape and needlepoint laces, side closure. Label "Nemser Original Model". B-38, L-51. Excellent. $510.

LOT 710

SADIE NEMSER VELVET and LACE TEA GOWN, LATE 1920's. Sleeveless black v ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 8:20am PST

LOT 711 : LADY'S JANTZEN WOOL KNIT SWIMSUIT and SKIRT, 1930's. Maroon maillot having pink diamond stitched straps with pink bakelite loop and barbell closures, pink knit lacing at front bodice top, hip with diver applique, inside cloth label. Matching short wrap skirt with four pink buttons. B-34, L-27, Skirt W-26, L-12. Excellent. $1,080.

LOT 711

LADY'S JANTZEN WOOL KNIT SWIMSUIT and SKIRT, 1930's. Maroon maillot ha ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 8:34am PST

LOT 712 : CRYSEDE LABEL BIAS CUT PRINTED SILK GOWN, 1930's. In-house abstract printed silk in cream, pale gold, magenta, aqua and green, sleeveless with pleated boatneck cut to wide straps forming V-back, two long wide ties fall from shoulder and tie at back, horizontal hip tucks with a curve of self buttons and loops at left, matching faux buttons right. Label "Crysede, Ltd. St. Ives Cornwall". B-36, W-30, L-57. (Few tiny holes) overall excellent. $780.

LOT 712

CRYSEDE LABEL BIAS CUT PRINTED SILK GOWN, 1930's. In-house abstract pr ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 8:39am PST

LOT 713 : NAVY LACE GOWN with PRINTED CHIFFON APPLIQUES, 1930's Allover floral lace with short butterfly sleeve, front boat neck with V-back, double tier skirt and self belt, having large rose pink and white floral appliques at shoulder and below hip both front and back, navy silk under-dress. B-38, W-28, L-59. Excellent. $840.

LOT 713

NAVY LACE GOWN with PRINTED CHIFFON APPLIQUES, 1930's Allover floral l ...

Updated: Apr 04, 2011 11:31am PST

LOT 714 : AGNES PARIS ADAPTATION EVENING GOWN, 1930's. Sleeveless bias cut black silk crepe, the bodice top draped in white faille covered with prong set rhinestones, self belt with pierced rhinestone clasp, side closure. Johnston Estate. B-34, W-26, L-59. (Few spots to white faille) Very good. $660

LOT 714

AGNES PARIS ADAPTATION EVENING GOWN, 1930's. Sleeveless bias cut black ...

Updated: Mar 22, 2011 10:31am PST

LOT 801 : BLACK CUT VELVET EVENING GOWN, MID 20th C. Sleeveless floral velvet pattern on dull silk satin with boned and weighted bodice having V-neck and low back, set-in waist and full stiffened skirt, back zipper. Unlabeled couture quality with hand sewing. Worn by model Julia Solomon. B-34, W-22, L-54.5. (Skirt unlined, possibly a designer's example) otherwise excellent. $180

LOT 801

BLACK CUT VELVET EVENING GOWN, MID 20th C. Sleeveless floral velvet pa ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 7:54am PST

LOT 820 : CLAIRE McCARDELL BLACK WOOL COCKTAIL DRESS, 1950's. Long sleeve with high V-neck and slit over placket having 10 black composition buttons with cord loops terminating in point at hip, full skirt with side seam pockets. Label "claire mccardell clothes by townley Miron Woolens". B-34, W-25, L-47. Excellent. $270

LOT 820

CLAIRE McCARDELL BLACK WOOL COCKTAIL DRESS, 1950's. Long sleeve with h ...

Updated: Mar 30, 2011 7:49am PST

LOT 825 : HATTIE CARNEGIE LILAC WOOL SUIT, 1940's. Jacket having padded shoulder, princess seams, self buttons, breast pockets with rounded flap, wasp waist with curving peplum double in front, orchid crepe lining. Narrow skirt with side zipper, unlined. Label "Hattie Carnegie". B-36, Sh-15, Slv-23, W-25, Skirt L-30. Excellent. $24

LOT 825

HATTIE CARNEGIE LILAC WOOL SUIT, 1940's. Jacket having padded shoulder ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 8:32am PST

LOT 826 : JACQUES FATH LIGHTWEIGHT WOOL SUIT, 1940's. Nut brown wasp waisted jacket having narrow double breast with ten black buttons, wide collared V-neck, 3/4 sleeve, princess seams, peplum, narrow skirt with back zipper, black silk lining. Label "Jacques Fath Paris". Tape label inked with "XBM" stapled in sleeve. B-36, Sh-17, Slv-23, Skirt W-24, L-28. (Skirt shortened 1 inch but uncut) excellent. $2,160

LOT 826

JACQUES FATH LIGHTWEIGHT WOOL SUIT, 1940's. Nut brown wasp waisted jac ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 8:12am PST

LOT 827 : JACQUES FATH TWEED SUIT with PERSIAN LAMB COLLAR, 1940's. Black and white wool tweed jacket with peplum, 3/4 sleeve, wasp waist with two button closure, inverted back pleats with stitched arrowhead details, black fur collar with hooks & eyes above a single button, narrow skirt with side zipper, black silk lined. Label "Jacques Fath Paris". B-37, Sh-18, Slv-16, Skirt W- 24, H-36, L-25.5. (Fur splits and large section missing, minor tear in lining) good. $360

LOT 827

JACQUES FATH TWEED SUIT with PERSIAN LAMB COLLAR, 1940's. Black and wh ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 8:06am PST

LOT 828 : MOLYNEUX ADAPTATION PRINTED SILK DAY DRESS, 1940's. Pale pink with black paisley print in various sizes having short sleeve gathered along top seam, the front folded to create a faux collar edged in loops and faceted jet buttons continuing down front to waist with black belt, wide A-line skirt with tiny gathers at hip, side zipper. Label "Adaptation Molyneux Paris". B-36, W-26, L-43. Excellent. $240

LOT 828

MOLYNEUX ADAPTATION PRINTED SILK DAY DRESS, 1940's. Pale pink with bla ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 8:46am PST

LOT 829 : LADY'S NAVY WOOL SKI SUIT, 1940's-1950's. Jacket with four flap pockets, light blue piping, antler buttons. Pants with angled front flap pockets, piped side seam, side button closure, knit cuffs. Labels "Authorized Reproduction Lanz of Salzburg" and "Snow Snug by Shawmut". B-40, Sh-16, W-30, Inseam 29, Outseam 44. Excellent. $60

LOT 829

LADY'S NAVY WOOL SKI SUIT, 1940's-1950's. Jacket with four flap pocket ...

Updated: Mar 30, 2011 8:57am PST

LOT 830 : GREY SILK and SILVER METALLIC BROCADE EVENING GOWN, c. 1940. Cap sleeve jewel neck bodice with padded shoulder, the left decorated with self corsage, hook & eye over slit back, narrow self sash, the long skirt draped into three horizontal pleats sewn into two back seams creating an elongated pannier effect, side zipper, unlined. Label "Original by Rudolf". B-40, W-30, L-58. Excellent. $780

LOT 830

GREY SILK and SILVER METALLIC BROCADE EVENING GOWN, c. 1940. Cap sleev ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 8:14am PST

LOT 831 : CEIL CHAPMAN APPLIQUED SILK COCKTAIL DRESS, c. 1950. Short sleeve V-neck sheath in sheer midnight blue having an allover geometric pattern of plum changeable silk pleated appliques, crossed and pleated band below breast, bodice boned at sides, V-back with zipper, curved wrap detail at left front hem, plum silk lining. Label "Ceil Chapman". B-36, W-30, H-36, L-44. Excellent. $720

LOT 831

CEIL CHAPMAN APPLIQUED SILK COCKTAIL DRESS, c. 1950. Short sleeve V-ne ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 8:48am PST

LOT 832 : UNLABELED NORELL DAY DRESS with REMOVEABLE TRIM, 1950's. Finely tailored navy silk with short sleeve bodice having jewel neck and princess seams, four oversized mother of pearl buttons, set-in waist with a near circle eight panel skirt, button-on white linen pilgrim collar and two pair cuffs all with navy embroidered scallop and dot border, narrow self belt, side zipper. Worn by model Julia Solomon. B-34, W- 23, L-46. (Few spots on linen, needs cleaning) excellent. $240

LOT 832

UNLABELED NORELL DAY DRESS with REMOVEABLE TRIM, 1950's. Finely tailor ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 7:51am PST

LOT 833 : BALENCIAGA COUTURE BLACK WOOL COAT, 1957-58. Boxy cut with short sleeve, wide round collar, 2-piece side panels creating flaps over welt pockets, three oversize composition buttons, back vent, red silk faille lining. Label "Balenciaga 10. Avenue George V. Paris" with hand inked tape 67167. B-45, L-40. Excellent. $1,320

LOT 833

BALENCIAGA COUTURE BLACK WOOL COAT, 1957-58. Boxy cut with short sleev ...

Updated: Mar 24, 2011 12:02pm PST

LOT 834 : CHRISTIAN DIOR CORAL WOOL TWEED SUIT, MID 20th C. Wasp waisted jacket with three quarter sleeve, wide rounded collar, angled welt pockets, three molded plastic buttons, lined in signature silk. Narrow A-line skirt with back zipper, kick pleat, satin lining. Label "Christian Dior- New York Original". B-36, W-26, Skirt L-27. Excellent. $720

LOT 834

CHRISTIAN DIOR CORAL WOOL TWEED SUIT, MID 20th C. Wasp waisted jacket ...

Updated: Mar 30, 2011 8:07am PST

LOT 835 : JEAN DESSES SILK BROCADE DAY DRESS, c. 1960. Deep blue with a stylized foliate repeat in deep olive and blue brocade having 3/4 sleeve, wrap front bodice with three buttons on the diagonal, faux tie at drop waist opposed by a gathered wide pleat in A-line skirt. Label "Jean Desses 12. R d.pt Champs-Elysees Paris". B-38, W-30, L-45. Excellent. $360

LOT 835

JEAN DESSES SILK BROCADE DAY DRESS, c. 1960. Deep blue with a stylized ...

Updated: Mar 30, 2011 7:46am PST

LOT 836 : GALANOS NEON YELLOW STRAPLESS SILK JERSEY GOWN, MID 20th C. Boned bodice draped from back around side having gauged gathers falling to hem with trailing side panel, attached silk faille underdress, hidden back zipper. Label "Galanos". B-34, L-24, L-50. (Few pulls, tiny worn spot at bodice top) good. $2,040

LOT 836

GALANOS NEON YELLOW STRAPLESS SILK JERSEY GOWN, MID 20th C. Boned bodi ...

Updated: Mar 02, 2011 10:57am PST

LOT 837 : JANE DERBY STRAPLESS DOTTED LACE EVENING DRESS, 1950's. White floral embroidered net with black dots having boned empire bodice with black velvet sash, double full skirt with asymmetrical top layer over cream silk crepe underdress. Label "Jane Derby New York" with inked "562". Runway example worn by model Julia Solomon. B-32, W-23, Skirt L-48. Excellent. $510

LOT 837

JANE DERBY STRAPLESS DOTTED LACE EVENING DRESS, 1950's. White floral e ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 7:57am PST

LOT 838 : JEAN DESSES STRAPLESS CHIFFON EVENING GOWN, MID 20th C. A-symmetrical pink crinkled silk sheath with ruching and left side triple ruffle opening into a hem ruffle that lengthens toward back, boned bodice with sewn-in bra, side zipper. Label "Jean Desses 12. R d.pt. Champs-Elysees. Paris" B-34, W-24, Front L-50, Back L-55. Excellent. $5,100

LOT 838

JEAN DESSES STRAPLESS CHIFFON EVENING GOWN, MID 20th C. A-symmetrical ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 8:42am PST

LOT 839 : RUCHED MIDNIGHT BLUE TWINKLE CHIFFON EVENING GOWN, c. 1950. Sleeveless sheath with high front neckline and squared back of blue over grey chiffon with wide strap, front and side ruching over silk banded with sequinned lace at bodice top and thigh creating a twinkle effect, full flounce below knee with crinoline, boned bodice with built-in bra, side zipper. Unlabeled couture quality with hand sewing. Worn by model Julia Solomon. B-34, W-22, H-35, L-56. (Tiny spot), excellent. $1,320

LOT 839

RUCHED MIDNIGHT BLUE TWINKLE CHIFFON EVENING GOWN, c. 1950. Sleeveless ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 7:48am PST

LOT 906 : LADY'S WHITE STAG PICASSO PRINT SLICKER, c. 1963. Waterproofed cotton hooded jacket with snap front and cuff, drawstring hood, side seam pockets, in a yellow, red and light brown print with abstract bullfighter and bull repeat with "Picasso", "Toros" and "En Vallavris 1955" in the design. Labels "White Stag 100% Cotton U.S.A." and "Picasso copyright 1963 by White Stag". Marked M, B-46, L-27. Excellent. $150

LOT 906

LADY'S WHITE STAG PICASSO PRINT SLICKER, c. 1963. Waterproofed cotton ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 8:36am PST

LOT 907 : COURREGES CRINKLED COTTON and POLYURETHANE JACKET, 1960's. Short, Mod style white jacket with square collar, front snap placket, double snap cuff and waistband, puffy logo. Label "courreges paris hyperbole made in france" stamped 066030. B-34, Sh-14, Slv-23, L-19. Excellent. $420

LOT 907

COURREGES CRINKLED COTTON and POLYURETHANE JACKET, 1960's. Short, Mod ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 8:40am PST

LOT 908 : COURREGES WOOL TUNIC and PANTS, 1960's. White short sleeve top-stitched tunic with notched neckline, faux pockets and button-on back self belt, matching stovepipe pants with side zipper, fully lined. Label "Courreges Paris". B-40, Tunic L-27, W-30, Inseam 32. Excellent. $300

LOT 908

COURREGES WOOL TUNIC and PANTS, 1960's. White short sleeve top-stitche ...

Updated: Mar 22, 2011 8:21am PST

LOT 909 : BLASS for RENTNER PRINTED WOOL SKIRT and COAT SET, c. 1965. Double breasted coat with princess seams and faux flap over slit pockets in a wild abstract floral print in vibrant shades of turquoise, orange and pink, six square brass buttons with self wool centers, matching narrow skirt with back zipper. Label "Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner". B-36, W-33, L-38, Sh-16, W-25, skirt L 25. (Coat hem possibly let down) excellent. $300

LOT 909

BLASS for RENTNER PRINTED WOOL SKIRT and COAT SET, c. 1965. Double bre ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 7:53am PST

LOT 910 : PUCCI PRINTED SILK CHIFFON MINI DRESS, 1960's. Long sleeve with signature "Emilio" print having stripes, loops and bows in shades of brown, grey, black and cream, self button cuff, back zipper. B-36, L-34. Excellent. $390

LOT 910

PUCCI PRINTED SILK CHIFFON MINI DRESS, 1960's. Long sleeve with signat ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 9:12am PST

LOT 912 : PUCCI PRINTED SILK BLEND DAY DRESS, c. 1970. Long sleeve with wide curved neckline with signature "Emilio" vivid abstract floral printed in shades of gold, coral and brown on white having banded neckline, cuff and hem, back zipper. Label "Emilio Pucci Florence-Italy". B-34, W-26, Slv-23.5, L-43. Excellent. $270

LOT 912

PUCCI PRINTED SILK BLEND DAY DRESS, c. 1970. Long sleeve with wide cur ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 9:02am PST

LOT 913 : PUCCI PRINTED SILK JERSEY DAY DRESS, c. 1970. Long sleeve having banded neck with small V in back, wide waistband, cuff and hem in signature "Emilio" oversized floral pattern printed in shades of pink, magenta, brown and black on white, slightly gathered skirt, back zipper. Unlabeled. B-34, W-26, L-41. (Scattered spots) good. $360

LOT 913

PUCCI PRINTED SILK JERSEY DAY DRESS, c. 1970. Long sleeve having bande ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 9:05am PST

LOT 914 : PUCCI PRINTED SILK JERSEY GOWN. c. 1970. Sleeveless pullover column with high boatneck in signature "Emilio" floral print in aqua, lilac, orange, blue, olive, black and white, bodice having wavy horizontal bands, the skirt in vertical. Label "Emilio Pucci Florence-Italy" with Saks Fifth Avenue label. B-36, L-56. (Underarm stains, front skirt has faint stain) good. $660

LOT 914

PUCCI PRINTED SILK JERSEY GOWN. c. 1970. Sleeveless pullover column wi ...

Updated: Mar 02, 2011 10:46am PST

LOT 915 : PUCCI PRINTED COTTON BLOUSE and LONG SKIRT, c. 1970. Long sleeve blouse with spread collar and self buttons in signature "Emilio" print of stylized dahlias in shades of turquoise, lavender and green on white having trim bands with loops. Matching eight panel skirt with trumpet flared hem and side zipper. Label "Emilio Pucci Florence-Italy". B-36, Slv-23.5, Sh-15, W-26, Skirt L-43. Excellent. $480

LOT 915

PUCCI PRINTED COTTON BLOUSE and LONG SKIRT, c. 1970. Long sleeve blous ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 8:30am PST

LOT 916 : PUCCI PRINTED CHIFFON LONG GOWN, c. 1970. Sleeveless column with fold- over bodice band, scoop neck with single button over back slit, printed in signature "Emilio" print with arcing bands in pastel shades of pink, yellow, white, olive and brown, back zipper and deep back hem slit, sheer lining. Label "Emilio Pucci Firenze". B-34, L-60. (Two minor tears near hem) very good. $330

LOT 916

PUCCI PRINTED CHIFFON LONG GOWN, c. 1970. Sleeveless column with fold- ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 8:27am PST

LOT 918 : CHRISTIAN DIOR COUTURE WOOL DAY DRESS, 1985. Fuchsia with long zippered sleeve, slightly blouson back-buttoning bodice having stand collar with wide tie, narrow skirt with wide box pleat at front hem, silk lining. Label "Automne-Hiver 1985 Christian Dior Paris" stamped 21050. B-42, W-28, Slv-24.5, L-46. (Few tiny spots) excellent. $360

LOT 918

CHRISTIAN DIOR COUTURE WOOL DAY DRESS, 1985. Fuchsia with long zippere ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 9:07am PST

LOT 919 : BEADED EVENING SHEATH, 1960's. Sleeveless aubergine rayon faille with a banded pattern of crystal baubles on diamond lattice alternating with wide bands of iridescent white and burgundy sequins, back zipper. Label "Grace Arnold Ltd. Hong Kong". B-37, H-38, L-51 1/2.

LOT 919

BEADED EVENING SHEATH, 1960's. Sleeveless aubergine rayon faille with ...

Updated: Mar 31, 2011 12:54pm PST

LOT 920 : YSL RIVE GAUCHE PATTERNED SATIN EVENING JACKET, c. 1980. Camel and black brocade with embroidery in stylized feline skin pattern, Mandarin collar, angled hem pockets, trimmed in black wool braid, six front molded faux jet buttons, two braids applied to front ending at pocket with large silk tassel, satin lining. Label "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Paris". B-40, Sh-16.5, Slv-24, L-29. (Missing 2 of 3 cuff buttons each sleeve) otherwise excellent. $270

LOT 920

YSL RIVE GAUCHE PATTERNED SATIN EVENING JACKET, c. 1980. Camel and bla ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 9:09am PST

LOT 921 : YSL RIVE GAUCHE METALLIC BROCADE PEASANT DRESS, 1970's. Apricot silk blend chiffon 2-piece with gold scrolling floral, the blouse with scoop neck trimmed in gold cord with cord button above slit, long full sleeve gathered at wrist, the long skirt having gathers around the hip, cord hem trim, narrow waistband and back zipper. Label "Saint Laurent Rive Gauche". B-38, W-25, Skirt L-42. Excellent. $600

LOT 921

YSL RIVE GAUCHE METALLIC BROCADE PEASANT DRESS, 1970's. Apricot silk b ...

Updated: Apr 04, 2011 9:15am PST

LOT 922 : PRINTED SILK CHIFFON EVENING GOWN and COAT, 1970's. Buttercup yellow printed with lavender and white irises, spaghetti strap bodice with set-in waist, gathered skirt over a layer of yellow chiffon with back zipper. Sheer kimono cut matching coat with gold metallic brocade dots and braided trim, having front waistband double chain closure and braided tie at neck. B-34, W-26, L-60. (Faint underarm stains) excellent. $270

LOT 922

PRINTED SILK CHIFFON EVENING GOWN and COAT, 1970's. Buttercup yellow p ...

Updated: Mar 18, 2011 11:29am PST

LOT 923 : STAVROPOULOS BEADED CHIFFON and VOIDED VELVET GOWN 1970's. Two layers of cream silk chiffon with front zipper and slit below knee, beaded narrow halter, front opening over- dress having scallop pattern velvet cut to chiffon with crystal bead and pearl floral decoration at bodice top, six front rhinestone and pearl domed buttons with cord loops, matching chiffon cape. Label "Stavropoulos New York Athens". B-32, from bodice top L-53. (Few minor spots on cape) excellent. $1,020

LOT 923

STAVROPOULOS BEADED CHIFFON and VOIDED VELVET GOWN 1970's. Two layers ...

Updated: Feb 25, 2011 8:59am PST

LOT 924 : CASTILLO FUCHSIA SILK CREPE HALTER GOWN with CAPELET, c. 1980. Pleated V-neck bodice with open back, A-line skirt falling from below bust, silk chiffon capelet attached to outer edge of halter. Label "Castillo Paris". B-34, L-57. (Small light spot on chiffon) excellent. $720

LOT 924

CASTILLO FUCHSIA SILK CREPE HALTER GOWN with CAPELET, c. 1980. Pleated ...

Updated: Mar 18, 2011 12:17pm PST

LOT 925 : STAVROPOULOUS CORAL CHIFFON GOWN and STOLE, c. 1980. Four layers of bias cut silk with spaghetti strap and handkerchief point ruffled bodice top falling in a graceful A-line to a double pointed deep ruffle below the knee, back zipper, matching chiffon stole. Label "Stavropoulos New York-Athens". B-34, L-58. (Ruffle torn under both arms, simple to repair) very good. $600

LOT 925

STAVROPOULOUS CORAL CHIFFON GOWN and STOLE, c. 1980. Four layers of bi ...

Updated: Mar 18, 2011 12:03pm PST

LOT 926 : HALSTON LABEL ONE-SHOULDER GOWN, LATE 20th C. Black acetate column of tiny pleats, the bodice top band tying over the left shoulder. Label "Halston IV". B-40, L-58. Excellent. $390

LOT 926

HALSTON LABEL ONE-SHOULDER GOWN, LATE 20th C. Black acetate column of ...

Updated: Mar 18, 2011 12:34pm PST

Fake Snake : Part of the West Village Fashion Show from Museum at FIT

Fake Snake

Part of the West Village Fashion Show from Museum at FIT

Updated: Apr 01, 2011 2:08pm PST