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Lot 34

Five Silk Chiffon Blouses: Including Two Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture, 1970-80s

Lot 34

Five Silk Chiffon Blouses: Including Two Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture, 1970-80s

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $300 - $500

Estimate$300 – $500

Status

Closed

Five Silk Chiffon Blouses: Including Two Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture, 1970-80s

This lot includes five blouses.

THE FIRST
Navy silk chiffon wrap front blouse with V-neckline, pleated shoulders, long sleeves with large gem-covered chain buttons on the cuffs, and snap front closure.
Label: Yves Saint Laurent

Size Label: N/A

Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:

Shoulders: 15.5"

Chest: 33"

Waist: 26"

Hips: 27"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 37"

THE SECOND
Light brown silk chiffon draped front blouse with jewel neckline, gathered cap long sleeves, left tied hip, and back tieable neck closure.
Label: Mary McFadden

Size Label: N/A

Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:

Shoulders: 14"

Chest: 28.5"

Waist: 26.5"

Hips: 25"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34"

THE THIRD
Dark brown silk chiffon blouse with attached scarf, full gathered long sleeves with French cuffs and gold-tone cufflinks.
Label: Yves Saint Laurent

Size Label: N/A

Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:

Shoulders: 18"

Chest: 32"

Waist: 32.5"

Hips: 35"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 23.5"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 38"

THE FOURTH
Navy silk chiffon blouse with draped neckline, fitted long sleeves with zipped wrists, and side hook and eye closure with an attached sash.
Unlabeled

Size Label: N/A

Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:

Shoulders: 16"

Chest: 31.5"

Waist: 24.5"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 37"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 29.5"

THE FIFTH
Black silk chiffon blouse with draped neckline, fitted long sleeves with zipped wrists, and side hook and eye closure with an attached sash.
Unlabeled

Size Label: N/A

Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:

Shoulders: 16"

Chest: 31.5"

Waist: 24.5"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 37"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 29.5"

Property from the Collection of Susan Gutfreund, New York, New York

Condition:

THE FIRST

The overall condition is very good with some small spots near the left cuff.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good with a small spot on the right hip and a stressed seam on the pleats.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good there is a small spot on the right side of the scarf, on the right side of the chest, and the left cuff. There's also a small tear on the neckline.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is good with some light damage on the left shoulder and underarm soiling.

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

timothylong@hindmanauctions.com 312.334.4222

Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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Condition:

THE FIRST

The overall condition is very good with some small spots near the left cuff.

Please email for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.

Spring Fashion: Centuries of Style

Five Silk Chiffon Blouses: Including Two Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture, 1970-80s

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