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Lot 168
Sale 854 - Spring Fashion: A Century of Couture
Mar 18, 2021
10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
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Estimate
$400 -
600
Price Realized
$2,250
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Collection of Seven Designer Evening Dresses: One Giorgio Armani, One Bill Blass, One Lawrence, One Akris, One Pamela Dennis, Two Roland Nivelais
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This lot includes seven evening dresses.
THE FIRST
Black rayon blend knit wrap evening dress with black polyester blend satin cuffs and tie waist. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $2,675.00.
Label: Giorgio Armani
Size Label: 46
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 32"
Waist: 29"
Hips: 34"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 44.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34"
THE SECOND
Black tricot sheath evening dress with attached draped black taffeta shawl. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $2,090.00.
Label: Bill Blass
Size Label: 14
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.25"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 34.5"
Hips: 43"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 40"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 15"
THE THIRD
Black knit dropped waist evening dress with tiered black taffeta bubble skirt with clear vinyl appliques and black velvet bow.
Label: Lawrence Black
Size Label: 10
Style/Serial No.: 494
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 33"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 40"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 42"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33"
THE FOURTH
Printed gray wool blend broadcloth single shoulder evening dress with black silk chiffon and trimmed with black synthetic horsehair braid. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $5,990.00.
Label: Akris
Size Label: 10
Style/Serial No.: 01 2416 03
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 35"
Hips: 41"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 63"
THE FIFTH
Black silk taffeta draped strapless evening dress embellished with sequins and a gathered side skirt.
Label: Pamela Dennis
Size Label: 12
Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 36"
Waist: 31"
Hips: 38"
Length (front neckline to hem): 53"
THE SIXTH
Brown satin long sleeve evening dress with open neckline trimmed in brown mink fur. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $3,740.00.
Label: Roland Nivelais
Size Label: N/A
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 32.5"
Hips: 42.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 58"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 35"
THE SEVENTH
Gray to black Ombre silk crepe strapless evening dress. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $3,355.00.
Label: Roland Nivelais
Size Label: 12
Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 37"
Waist: 31"
Hips: 39"
Length (front neckline to hem): 51"
Property from the Estate of Martha Smith Simpson, Lake Forest, Illinois










