The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright, Part II

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Lot 120

Three Dresses by Louis Féraud, Rizik Bros, a Gene Roye Dress, Givenchy Skirt Suit, and a Collection of Costume Jewelry

Lot 120

Three Dresses by Louis Féraud, Rizik Bros, a Gene Roye Dress, Givenchy Skirt Suit, and a Collection of Costume Jewelry

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $300 - $500

Estimate$300 – $500

Status

Closed

Three Dresses by Louis Féraud, Rizik Bros, a Gene Roye Dress, Givenchy Skirt Suit, and a Collection of Costume Jewelry

THE FIRST
Long sleeve, v-neck dress in black wool crepe with black satin trim at collar and false pockets. Fully-lined with zipper closure at center back.
Label: Louis Féraud
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: Germany

THE SECOND
Long sleeve dress in black crepe with top-stitched red and black satin overlays at collar and cuffs. Fully-lined with rear zipper closure at center back.
Label: Rizik Bros.

THE THIRD
Collarless, longsleeve dress in black micro faille with striped, semi-sheer arms. Dress is fully-lined with a zipper closure at center back and decorative buttons at each cuff.
Label: Gene Roye
Date: Late 20th Century

THE FOURTH
Collarless jacket in cotton twill and black velvet. Jacket is fully-lined with large, embellished button at center front closure and cuffs.
Label: Givenchy En Plus (label removed)
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: Germany

THE FIFTH
Straight skirt in black velvet. Fully-lined with rear zip and button closure.
Label: Givenchy En Plus (label removed)
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: Germany

THE SIXTH
Collection of Costume Jewelry: Three Brooches and Four Necklaces
Large Necklace Diameter Measures Approximately: 11"
Large Brooch Measures Approximately:
3" W x 3.50" H

Condition:

THE FIRST

The overall condition is good, with light signs of wear and superficial residue to fabric.

THE SECOND

The overall condition is good, with light signs of wear and small pulls/abrasions to exterior fabric surfaces.

THE THIRD

The overall condition is good, with light signs of wear throughout.

THE FOURTH

The overall condition is good, with light signs of wear throughout and moderate storage residue to exterior fabric surfaces.

THE FIFTH

The overall condition is good, with light signs of wear.

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Please email samcowan@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.

Sam Cowan

Associate Vice President, Head of Sale, Interiors Interiors

samcowan@freemansauction.com 312 280 1212

Sam Cowan is the Associate Vice President, Head of Sale, Interiors
Interiors by Freeman's.

Sam has spent his life in the auction industry, accompanying his father, Wes Cowan to auctions, trade shows and eventually to his own eponymous auction house, in the mid-1990s. He joined his father’s auction house, Cowan’s, full-time in 2012 in the Arms and Armor department and as a fine and decorative arts specialist, a department where he would ultimately become director. Sam has an interest in 20th century design, pottery, early advertising, historic Americana and antique firearms. He is a licensed auctioneer in three states and is a featured appraiser on The Antiques Roadshow.

The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright, Part II

Three Dresses by Louis Féraud, Rizik Bros, a Gene Roye Dress, Givenchy Skirt Suit, and a Collection of Costume Jewelry

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