Three Geoffrey Beene Dresses

This lot includes three dresses.

THE FIRST
Black jersey knit and white linen evening dress with ricrac trim at hip and center back zipper closure. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $2,790.00.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Size Label: 12

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 29"
Hips: 38"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 55.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 12"

THE SECOND
Cream silk satin and black silk taffeta evening dress with oversized button down shirt top and full gathered skirt; paired with black braided cord belt.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Size Label: 10

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 41"
Waist: 38.5"
Hips: 52"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 53"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32"
Belt Length: 70"

THE THIRD
Black wool knit evening dress with large plastic zippered seaming and ribbed knit trimmed collar and cuffs. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $1,990.00.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Size Label: 10
Style/Serial No.: 1857

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 38.25"
Hips: 40.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 55"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33.5"

Property from the Estate of Martha Smith Simpson, Lake Forest, Illinois

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues. Appears unworn.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally though there are some light spots on the front bodice near the waist, light markings on the ends of each sleeve near the cuffs on front and back, and some light markings on the back right shoulder.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues. Appears unworn.

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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.

Michael Hall

Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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