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Lot 102

Four Bill Blass Ensembles, 1980s — Sold to benefit the Art Acquisition Fund at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfield.

Lot 102

Four Bill Blass Ensembles, 1980s

Sold to benefit the Art Acquisition Fund at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfield.

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $200 - $400

Estimate$200 – $400

Status

Closed

Four Bill Blass Ensembles, 1980s

Sold to benefit the Art Acquisition Fund at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfield.

The first is a red, green and white plaid top and pants. The top is made with a fold down collar, long sleeves gathered into a cuff and a center front button closure. Pants are pleated at the waistline with a straight leg, side pockets and a center front zip.
Label: Bill Blass
Size Label: 10

The second ensemble is a cream and blue plaid jacket with blue pants. Jacket has a notched lapel, long sleeves and a center ront gold button closure. Blue wool wide leg pants with cuff and a center front zip closure.
Label: Bill Blass
Size Label: 8 (pants), 10 (jacket)

The third ensemble is a cream pinstriped jacket and skirt with a blouse in the same striped. The jacket has a notched lapel, long sleeves and no closure. The blouse has a curved fold-down collar long cuffed sleeves and a center front button closure. The blouse is trimmed with self-fabric pleating.
The skirt is heavily pleated into the waistband and closes with snaps.
Label: Bill Blass
Size Label: 8

The fourth ensemble is a red jacket with white lapels, red skirt and white bodice.
Label: Bill Blass
Size Label: 10

Approximate Flat Measurements:

Bust: 21.5"

Shoulder: 17"

Sleeve: 23.5"

Waist: 22.5"

Hips: 22.5"

Length (from underarm): 26"

Red plaid pants:
Waist: 14"

Hips: 19"

Inseam: 30"

Ivory plaid jacket:
Approximate Flat Measurements:

Bust: 19.5"

Shoulder: 17"

Sleeve: 25"

Waist: 17"

Hips: 17.5"

Length (from underarm): 18"

Navy pants:
Waist: 13"

Hips: 18"

Inseam: 32"

Cream pin striped jacket:
Approximate Flat:

Bust: 19.5"

Shoulder: 16"

Sleeve: 22"

Waist: 19.5"

Hips: 19.5"

Length (from underarm): 12.5"

Cream pin striped blouse:

Bust: 19.5"

Shoulder: 15"

Sleeve: 25"

Waist: 18.5"

Hips: 19"

Length (from underarm): 16"

Cream pin striped skirt:
Waist: 13"

Hips: 17"

Length(from waistband): 28"

Red jacket:
Approximate Flat Measurements:

Bust: 18"

Shoulder: 17"

Sleeve: 11.5"

Waist: 15.5"

Hips: 18"

Length (from underarm): 10"

White sleeveless top (Red suit):
Bust: 17"
Waist: 15"
Length (from underarm): 9"
Red skirt:
Waist: 13.5"

Hips: 17"

Length: 25.5"

Condition:
Red Plaid: Overall excellent condition. No visible signs of condition issues.
Ivory Plaid/ Navy Pants suit: Overall very good condition. Tiny soil marks on the right side and back of jacket.
Cream pin striped suit: Overall excellent condition. Tiny soil mark on the back right of skirt. Slight soiling on the center front collar of the blouse.
Red Suit: Overall excellent condition. Slight soil marks on right side and center back of top.

The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. As everything is sold 'as is', we suggest that you request a more detailed condition report and additional photo. This can be obtained via the INQUIRE button or by email at couturecr@lesliehindman.com. Condition is a matter of opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.

The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Freeman's staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.

The absence of a posted condition report on the Freeman's website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Freeman's.

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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.

Michael Hall

Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

michaelhall@hindmanauctions.com 312 280 1212

Beatrice Levine

Account Executive

beatricelevine@hindmanauctions.com 312 280 1212

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

Haute Couture & Luxury Fall Fashion (Online Only)

Four Bill Blass Ensembles, 1980s

Sold to benefit the Art Acquisition Fund at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfield.

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