Playboy Illustrations by Oleg Cassini, 1970s

This lot contains three illustrations by Oleg Cassini for Playboy.

THE FIRST
Illustration of a woman wearing a white body suit, choker, and hat. Signed by Oleg Cassini. Notice the body suit is in the shape of the head of a bunny with clever use of the 'whiskers'.

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 11"
Width: 14"

THE SECOND
Illustration of a woman wearing a red bodysuit, heels, choker, and red bunny ears. Signed by Oleg Cassini.

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 11"
Width: 14"

THE THIRD
Illustration of a woman wearing a black bunny shaped bodysuit, heels, and top hat. Signed by Oleg Cassini. Notice the body suit is in the shape of the head of a bunny with clever use of the 'whiskers'.

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 11"
Width: 14"

These sketches were commissioned by Playboy and included in the October 1979 issue of Playboy Magazine (pages 225-227) in a feature titled “Hare Apparel.” Designers Giorgio di Sant’ Angelo, Bonnie August, Bill Blass, Oleg Cassini, Castelbajac, Edith Head, Fernando Sanchez, and Monika Tilley created their versions of the Playboy bunny costume. Playmate Candace Collins can be seen modeling some of the designs in the feature.

Property from the Collection of Steven Rosengard, Chicago, Illinois

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with few minor soiled spots on the top right corner and the center bottom.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good with a few dark lines on the center right side.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good with a small soiled spot to the left of the woman, the bottom right corner, and a dark mark on the bottom left corner.

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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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Playboy Illustrations by Oleg Cassini, 1970s

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