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Lot 99

One Givenchy Coat and Two Bill Blass Coats, 1980s — Sold to benefit the Art Acquisition Fund at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfield.

Lot 99

One Givenchy Coat and Two Bill Blass Coats, 1980s

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

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $200 - $300

Estimate$200 – $300

Status

Closed

One Givenchy Coat and Two Bill Blass Coats, 1980s

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

The first is a Givenchy red wool day coat with double-breasted front button closure, large black buttons, full cropped sleeves, side seam pockets, and red silk lining.
Label: Givenchy
No size label

The second is a Bill Blass red striped silk coat with double-breasted front button closure, navy lapel, goldtone metal crest buttons, flap pockets, and vent at back hem.
Label: Bill Blass
Size Label: 8

The third is a Bill Blass navy and brown striped wool coat with front button closure, patch pockets at hip, vent at back hem, back belt.
Label: Bill Blass
Size Label: 8

Approximate Flat Measurements Across the Front:

GIVENCHY RED
Bust: 22.25"

Shoulder: 18.25"

Sleeve: 20.75"

Waist: 21.25"

Hips: 21"

Length (from underarm): 30"

BILL BLASS RED

Bust: 19.5"

Shoulder: 17"

Sleeve: 24"

Waist: 16"

Hips: 19.5"

Length (from underarm): 37.25"

BILL NAVY AND BROWN
Bust: 19.5"

Shoulder: 17.75"

Sleeve: 25"

Waist: 20.75"

Hips: 21"

Length (from underarm): 32"

Condition:
GIVENCHY RED: Very good condition, with some light wear to textile surface.
BILL BLASS RED: Very good condition, with two pinhead-sized spots of soiling at right back along sleeve seam.
BILL BLASS NAVY AND BROWN: Very good condition, with some light wear to textile surface.

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 [email protected]. Condition is a matter of opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

[email protected]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.