The September Sale: Fall Fashion & Luxury Accessories

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Lot 16

Five Vintage Items; One Galanos Skirt Suit, One Norman Norell Dress, One Oscar de la Renta Dress, One Bill Blass Dress, and One Galanos Coat, 1970-2010s

Lot 16

Five Vintage Items; One Galanos Skirt Suit, One Norman Norell Dress, One Oscar de la Renta Dress, One Bill Blass Dress, and One Galanos Coat, 1970-2010s

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $400 - $600

Estimate$400 – $600

Status

Closed

Five Vintage Items; One Galanos Skirt Suit, One Norman Norell Dress, One Oscar de la Renta Dress, One Bill Blass Dress, and One Galanos Coat, 1970-2010s

This lot includes five ensembles.

THE FIRST
Black silk sleeveless dress with multi hued floral print gathered skirt and center back zipper closure.
Label: Oscar de la Renta
Size Label: 2
Serial/Style No.: 9N675

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13"
Chest: 33"
Waist: 28"
Hips: 48"
Length (underarm to hem): 29"

THE SECOND
Dark blue wool crepe suit jacket with sewn in lapels, gold-tone front button detail, and center back zipper paired with a matching dark blue midi length skirt with front slit.
Label: Galanos

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 16.5"
Chest: 36.5"
Waist: 32"
Hips: 40"
Length (underarm to hem): 19"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32.25"

SKIRT
Waist: 28"
Hips: 37.5"
Length (waist band to hem): 33"

THE THIRD
Black wool crepe sleeveless dress with stand collar and center back covered button closure.
Label: Norman Norell

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17.75"
Chest: 37.25"
Waist: 33"
Hips: 39.75"
Length (underarm to hem): 45"

THE FOURTH
Black wool gabardine thin strap dress with satin bow tie detail at center front, fitted bodice, and gathered skirt with synthetic horsehair braid embellished in fabric flowers.
Label: Bill Blass
Size Label: 6

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 31.5"
Waist: 27.5"
Hips: 46.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 30"

THE FIFTH
Brown and warm gray wool hounds tooth coat dress with roll collar and center front three quarter button closure.
Label: Galanos

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 37.25"
Hips: 40"
Length (underarm to hem): 27"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31.5"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with some light discoloration under each arm due to wear.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with some spots on the inner lining at waist, and minor soiling under each arm in the lining.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good with a small area in the front right skirt hem along the braid coming undone.

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is very good with some evidence showing the center back lining has been altered.

Everything is sold 'As Is’. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional condition photos, please use the INQUIRE button or email couturecr@lesliehindman.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact.

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

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

The September Sale: Fall Fashion & Luxury Accessories

Five Vintage Items; One Galanos Skirt Suit, One Norman Norell Dress, One Oscar de la Renta Dress, One Bill Blass Dress, and One Galanos Coat, 1970-2010s

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