Luxe Holiday: Featuring The Couture Collection of Merle Reskin

Sale 2014

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Closing from:Nov 21 | 10:00 PM CST

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Lot 270

Three Designer Black Cocktail Dresses

THE FIRST
Sheath dress in black crêpe. Knee length. Collarless round neckline; dips into V at back. Three rhinestone metal buttons at back; two decorative and lowermost functional. Shoulder pads. Wrist length sleeves with functional button closures at both sleeve hems. Invisible zipper closure at back. Fully lined in black silk.
Label: Pauline Trigère
Size Label: 4
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: USA

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15“
Chest: 33“
Waist: 29“
Hips: 35“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 38"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 26“

THE SECOND
Cocktail dress in black silk with brown lace overlay. Lace stand collar and sleeves. Elasticated waistband. Knee length skirt. Peplum lace overlay and gathers at front of skirt overlay. Light shoulder padding. Invisible zipper closure at back. Fully lined.
Label: Becky Bisoulis
Size Label: 14
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: USA

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16“
Chest: 38“
Waist: 28-32“
Hips: 40“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 41“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 28“

THE THIRD
Sheath dress in black wool monk's cloth. Knee length. Collarless round scoop neckline. Wrist length sleeves with invisible zipper closures at both sleeve hems. Black velvet ribbon detail woven through dress at waist. Invisible zipper closure at back. Fully lined in black silk.
Label: Carolina Herrera
Size Label: 4
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: USA

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5“
Chest: 36“
Waist: 31“
Hips: 36“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 38“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 28.5“

From the Collection of G. Doyle, Bel Air, California

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good. Some minor thread pulls and pilling throughout exterior fabric. Rhinestone missing from lowest button at back.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good. Minor discoloration to lining at underarms.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good. Dress has been altered & enlarged slightly, as evidenced by previous seam lines in lining at hips.

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Tanner Branson

Associate Vice President, Head of Department, Luxury Handbags & Couture

tannerbranson@freemansauction.com 312 280 1212

Tanner Branson joined Freeman’s in 2022 where he provides streamlined services for couture clients evaluating and appraising luxury handbags and luxury goods. Mr. Branson brings over a decade of experience in the luxury market working for brands such as The Row and Brunello Cucinelli. He has also collaborated with celebrity clients to curate personal and public wardrobes and done commercial and editorial styling work for print and digital publications internationally. At Freeman’s Mr. Branson combines his endless passion for fashion history and luxury goods with his educational background. He has a BA in Fashion Business from Columbia College. Mr. Branson is affiliated with various auxiliary boards including the Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum. Mr. Branson also appears on the top-rated PBS television program Antiques Roadshow.

Luxe Holiday: Featuring The Couture Collection of Merle Reskin

Three Designer Black Cocktail Dresses

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