Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
SESSION TWO
374 TURKMAN YOMUD CHUVAL, LATE 19th C Nine gul design with latch hook borders. (low even wear) 30 x 46 inches. Good. $200-400
375 CHINESE SILK BED COVER, 19th C Plum silk finely embroidered with flowers, butterflies and exotic birds. 68 x 70 inches with 10 inch fringe. Excellent. $1000-3000
376 ASSORTED CHINESE EMBROIDERY SAMPLES, 19th - 20th C Sleeve bands, skirt panels, mats, etc. Approximately ten pieces. Good-excellent. $200-400
377 PAIR of CHINESE WOOL CHAIR COVERS, EARLY 20th C Red wool covers embroidered in blue and white satin stitch with peony flowers and butterflies, 17 x 58, excellent. Together with a silk satin chair cover with mythical bird of similar size, (torn, stained); and a Roman stripe paisley fragment, both fair. $200-400
378 CHINESE EMBROIDERED WOOL PANEL, EARLY 20th C Long horizontal panel of red silk, possibly a bed decoration, in satin stich embroidery and couched metallic gold threads, the design one of multiple exotic birds fruits and butterflies in blue, white, yellow, red and green. Two untraced "signatures" embroidered in gold. Embroidery 18 x 138 inches with 4 inch undecorated border. (It appears that there was an oxidized color thread, possibly black, that has been removed and is now represented by the negative space/color of the red wool felt, few small moth holes.) Very good. 800-1200 $800-1200
379 CHINESE WOVEN KESI PANEL, 1930s Tapestry weave of silk and metallic silk threads having figures in landscapes. 11 x 40. Excellent. PMA $200- 300
380 EIGHTY-EIGHT PAIR CHINESE EARMUFFS, EARLY 20th C All blue silk with various polychrome embroidered decoration, some with remnants of fur trim, 4 x 3 3/4. Fair- excellent. $100-200
381 SEVENTY-ONE PAIR CHINESE EARMUFFS, EARLY 20th C Various colors with polychrome embroidered decoration, fifty-nine black, ten purple, one cream, one pink, 4 x 3 3/4. Fair-excellent. $150-200
382 CHINESE EMBROIDERED PANEL, MODERN Yellow silk satin embroidered with gold metallic dragon among grasses. $100-200
383 JAPANESE or CHINESE SILK BROCADE, 18th C Brown silk with overall design of peony flowers in silver metallic thread. 44 x 44 inches.(Two small holes) very good. $100-200
384 JAPANESE SILK BROCADE, 18th C Blue silk brocade with paper-wrapped metallic warp in three colors. 26 x 76 inches. (Very fragile, holes, tears, backing shedding) fair. $150-250
385 JAPANESE SILK PANEL, EARLY 20th C Blue silk satin printed with exotic flowers and mon, all outlined with gold metallic thread embroidery, brown velvet border, 68 x 50, (splitting at center fold), Good. Together with a Japanese silk brocade panel with flowers and scattered mon, 44 x 51, Very good. $200-300
386 PERUVIAN TEXTILE FRAGMENT, 14th C Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
Framed tapestry weave fragment in burgundy, mustard, black and white, having repeating rows of geometric devices. 5.5 x 7.25 inches. Very good. $150-200
387 TEKKE TURKMAN ENSI, EARLY 20th C Tekke Turkman Ensi of traditional design, finely woven and excellent detail, very near full pile, 60 x 50 inches. Excellent. $300-400
388 OTTOMAN EMBROIDERED and APPLIQUED MIHRAB, 19th C An Ottoman Balkans, Banya Luka, of wool appliqué and silk embroidery on gold velvet of baluster vase with flowers within prayer mihrab. 66 x 44 inches. (Few breaks and repairs, some crushing of velvet) very good. $1000-2000
389 OTTOMAN EMBRODERED VELVET TABLE COVER, 19th C Purple velvet with heavy gold embroidery having central medallion and corner decoration of floral sprays, all surrounded with vinework border. 51 x 72 inches. (Velvet very worn) fair. $150-250
390 PERSIAN EMBROIDERY, LATE 19th C Kerman embroidery of center medallion design with various paisley patterns and floral borders on red cotton foundation. 64 x 44 inches. (Scattered faint stains and one larger 1.5-inch dark stain) very good. $150-250
391 MOROCCAN BERBER CAMEL TRAPPINGS, 20th C Two colorful wool camel covers flat woven with tufted decoration of stylized camels and geometric devices with long braided tassels: One black, one orange. Each approximately 4 x 5 feet. Excellent. $200-400
392 MIDDLE EASTERN METALLIC EMBROIDERED TABLE COVER, EARLY 20th Brown silk satin with central reserve depicting buildings and minarets in pink and silver metallic tambour embroidery surrounded by symbols, crescent moons and stylized floral within a script border edged in silver metallic lace. 48 x 48. (Some oxidation, small section of lace detached) good. $200-300
393 PERSIAN KALAMKARI, EARLY 20th C From the city of Isphahan, very finely drawn and shaded in two 29-inch panels, (partially detached) with hunting scenes and figures from Persian epic poetry. 58 x 128 inches. (Stains, tears, repair, open center seam) fair. Together with a Persian oval tile depicting Antelope and Dogs, 8 x 10 inches, excellent. $200-250
394 MOROCCIAN EMBROIDERY on LINEN, 19th C Dense colorful embroidery in silk consisting of large stylized tent-like and 8-pointed star reserves with geometric lattice and wedding knot designs, probably bed ends. 36 x 116. Excellent. $500-700
395 GREEK ISLANDS EMBROIDERY, 19th - Early 20th C Bedcover or Suzani in red, green and gold cross stitch silk on natural cotton, three panel construction with stylized geometric flowers. 60 x 100 inches. Very good. $250-350
396 PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C Long shawl in narrow Roman Stripe design. 58 x 114. Very Good. $150-250
397 EMBROIDERED SUZANI, 19th C Silk tambour embroidery on cotton. Unreconciled design and borders. 92 x 55. (Holes, repairs and stain) fair. $300-400
398 UZBEK SUZANI, 19th C. Possibly woven in Nurata. Three panel construction of red, green and gold silk on cotton in design of stylized scattered carnations surrounding a central eight pointed star. 64 x 90. (Numerous small holes and stains and repairs in field and 2-3 inch section of outer cotton foundation missing) good. $300-500
399 UZBEK SUZANI, 19th - EARLY 20th C Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
Typical Tashkent area design with large circular stylized flower heads in silk chain stitch. 64 x 84 inches. Very good. $400-600
400 AZERBAIJAN SILK EMBROIDERY, SOUTH CAUCASUS, EARLY 19th C Unusual design of all over square devices in red, green and gold silk on cotton field with intentional inaccuracies of design, 28 x 48. (Some wear and abrasion especially on edges) very good. $1000-2000
400.1 TIBETAN REPOUSSE PANEL, MODERN Black lacquered wood panel set with repoussé figures of Buddha and polished stones. 12 x 36. Excellent. $200-300
401 TWO ETHNOGRAPHIC RUNNERS, 19th - 20th C One Indonesian indigo and gold metallic long slendang, 220 x 22 inches; one Bursa towel backed in silk with additional fringe, 18 x 48 inches. Both excellent. $200-300
402 SUMBA IKAT, LATE 19th C Hinggi or man's cloth woven in vegetable dye earth tones with elaborate design of temples, mythological figures, royalty on horseback, dancers and crocodiles. Woven in two 25-inch panels. Overall 50 x 108 inches. Excellent. $500-700
403 SUMBA IKAT, EARLY 20th C Hinggi or man's cloth woven in earth tone vegetable dyes with human figures, crocodiles, horses and birds. Deep horse end border defined by "snake skin" guard border. Woven in two 25-inch sections. Overall 98 x 50 inches. Excellent $300-500
404 BURMESE SARONG, 20th C Silk sarong with tapestry weave central panel having a design of wave form and scattered flowers. 50 x 47 inches. Excellent. $200-300
405 TWO MEXICAN SERAPE BLANKETS, MID 20th C Both colorful wool weavings with typical sawtooth medallion: One very finely woven in red with multiple borders, 41 x 86; one red with single end borders, 37 x 80 inches. (Scattered small moth holes to both). Together with a woven wool runner with vine design. Very Good. $200-300
406 CHINESE KESSU SURCOAT, 19th C Blue silk padded coat with eight roundels of Kessu work with phoenix birds and peony flowers, lui shui hem with scattered Buddhist symbols, relined interior with orange silk, modern snap closures. 53 x 45. (Many of the roundels with abrasions or tears to the Kessu work, sleeves reduced) fair. $300-500
407 CHINESE EMBROIDERED DRAGON ROBE, 19th C Blue padded silk with elaborate couched gold embroidery of eight dragons and ninth hidden dragon upon a field of cloud bands, bats and Buddhist symbols with deep li shui border, black collar, sleeves and cuffs. 54 x 80 inches. (Scattered loose couching, 4 replaced buttons) very good. $1000-2000
408 CHINESE EMBROIDERED WAISTCOAT, 19th - 20th C Long waistcoat in aubergine wool with couched gold embroidery and wide gold lamé borders, decorated with dragons, birds and moths, front and back rank badges with paradise flycatcher identifying owner as 9th Civil Rank. 29 x 31.(Minor loose couching and some tarnish and small splits at neckline) good $200-400
409 MIDDLE EASTERN ROBE with BIRDS, 19th - 20th C Slightly restyled robe from 19th century of cream silk and heavy silver metallic embroidery decorated with swallows and flowers, interesting silk . Label: Marianne Arnstein Roma. Ch-48, L-44. (Few small spots, some light browning at shoulders) very good. $300-500
410 CHINESE METALLIC EMBROIDERED DRAGON ROBE, 19th C Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
Blue silk lavishly decorated in couched gold threads with dragons having silk embroidered eyes and coiled gold scales amid clouds, Buddhist symbols, fish, etc., lui shui border with sea creatures in waves, black lower sleeve having gold bands and horse hoof cuff, silk lining. 85 x 54 1/2. (Significant losses to couching, wear to cuffs, torn at side closure, small tear above front slit, lining stained) fair. GLC $1000-2000
411 CHINESE LONGEVITY SURCOAT, 19th - 20th C Black silk padded robe with eight large roundels with Chinese characters in couched gold metallic thread, all surrounded by the various characters for longevity embroidered in couched gold thread, deep gold lui shui hem. 56 x 43. (Two loop sections of frog closures missing) excellent. $300-500
412 UNUSUAL CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED WOOL ROBE, EARLY 20th C Red felt with polychrome silk satin stitch flowering bulbs with metallic gold threads, black and ivory sleeve bands embroidered with butterflies and flowers in shades of blue, trimmed in brocade ribbon and black silk bands with blue embroidery, lined in blue silk damask. 52 x 56. (Scattered small holes, minor spots, minor staining to lining, wear and soil to cuffs) good $600-800
413 TWO CHINESE SILK ROBES, 19th - 20th C One blue silk and gold metallic brocade dragon robe with eight dragons, (large tears and abrasions). One blue silk tone-on tone-brocade with black silk borders, 64 x 40 inches, (tears and abrasions) especially to collar. Poor-fair. $200-400
414 CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED SHORT ROBE, EARLY 20th C Cinnabar satin having polychrome satin stitch and forbidden stitch embroidery with couched gold dragons and phoenix birds, white trim bands embroidered in shades of blue and black bindings. 48 x 31. (Silk torn under one arm and at neckline, lining torn at neckline, losses to trim, minor fading, missing two buttons, one button detached) good. $200-400
415 CHINESE SILK ROBE with EMBROIDERED TRIM, EARLY 20th C Plum satin woven with repeating purple roundels, having black trim bands embroidered in satin stitch with fruit, flowers and butterflies in pink, white and shades of blue, lined in blue silk crepe. 58 x 55. (Light fading, scattered spots, mend on one cuff, few small holes in lining) good. $200-300
416 CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED ROBE, EARLY 20th C Salmon satin decorated in shades of blue with butterflies, flowers and squash in satin and forbidden stitches, green satin sleeve bands with polychrome embroidery and ribbon decoration, embroidered black trim bands, green silk lining. 52 x 45. (Minor embroidery loss, fade marks and stains) fair. GLC $400-600
417 FOUR CHINESE SILK SKIRTS PANELS, EARLY 20th C Various appliquéd, embroidered and ribbon decorations: One pale yellow, 40 x 35; one complete skirt having two panels in brick gauze, each 26 x 38; one green-gold, 27 x 38; one large orange single panel, 46 x 37. (Tears, fade marks, spots) fair-very good. GLC $200-300
418 CHINESE KESSU EMBROIDERED RANK BADGE, EARLY 20th C Very fine back facing badge (undivided) with image of silver pheasant signifying the 5th Civil Rank in Mandarin society. Unusually fine Kessu work with gold, silver and green metallic thread depicting bird, cloud bands, flowers, fish, and Buddhist symbols above and within a lower lui shui border. Small seam separation at right wing. Excellent $400-600
419 CHINESE JADE BELT BUCKLE, 19th - EARLY 20th C. Green-grey jade carved in the form of a dragon. 3 1/2 x 1/2. Excellent. $100-200
420 METALLIC BROCADE MIDDLE EASTERN COAT Aqua silk satin having a large-scale floral design in metallic gold thread, trimmed with gold ribbon and black and gold cordwork, front decorated with embroidered gold buttons, pink silk facings shaped at front corners. Ch-56, L-53. (Splits to silk on sleeves and chest) Fair, great salvage. $100-200 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
421 PAKISTANI PIECED COTTON DRESS with EMBROIDERY, 1960s Green and various florals having wide sleeve and square-cut bodice with polychrome embroidered front inset with mica discs, quilted back and full skirt. Non-conforming olychrome beaded ornament and front belt. B-34, high W-28, L-48 (Few small tears along seams at waist, few bead losses, minor fade mark hidden in folds of skirt) good. GLC $200-300
422 SILK and METALLIC EMBROIDERED WALLET, 18th C Ivory silk faille folding wallet of shield form embroidered with gold metallic cartouches on each side, within each cartouche a bucolic scene. One side having colorful silk embroidery of man fishing, verso with swan and river foliage. The scenic embroidery shading and gold work of finest quality workmanship. 4 x 3.5 inches. Excellent. ALVR. $300-500
423 LACE RUNNER, 16th - 17th C Italian or German in natural linen and mushroom color silk, deep end borders decorated with hunters, dogs and game surrounding an open linen field with 3-inch running vine border in same silk. 35 x 66 inches. (Few faint spots and broken brides) very good. $300-500
424 ELABORATE EMBROIDERED COPE FRAGMENT, 18th C A shoulder piece from a dalmatic or cope. Very heavy silver and gold embroidery panel surmounted with crown, crest and monogram of Elizabeth Petrovna, daughter of Peter the Great and Empress of Russia from 1741-1762. ALVR. $600-800
425 CHASUBLE, ITALIAN or SPANISH, 16th C Magnificent plum silk with very heavy silver brocade in a design of exotic foliage and fruit. Bears tag of exhibition history at West Point 1962. Trimmed in gold galloon and backed with waxed linen and green silk. 52 x 43 inches. (Loose and worn metallic threads) very good. ALVR $600-800
426 THREE EARLY FABRIC SAMPLES, 17th - 18th C All bound with gold galloon tape: Ottoman velvet runner with large arabesques, 24 x 66; blue silk mat brocaded with pomegranates, 20 x 21, very good; large Continental square table cover in ivory silk embroidered with flowers and vinework, 38 x 38, fair. $300-400
427 METALLIC BROCADE TABLE COVER, 18th C Cloth of gold with crimson stylized poppy flowers trimmed in silver galloon and backed with silk. Textile and galloon 20 x 27. (Backing shattering) very good. ALVR. $100-200
428 SILK BROCADE COPE, 18th C Spanish or Italian in lavender silk brocade with silver metallic in a design of exotic fruits and flowers in two different silk patterns. 50 x 54 inches. (Abrasions) good. ALVR. $200-400
429 SILK BROCADE CHASUBLE, 18th C Green silk with floral sprays and lattice, trimmed with gold galloon, 40 x 60. (Silk fracturing in numerous patches) poor. Together with an incomplete 19th C chasuble of gray silk brocade, 36 x 42. Good. ALVR. $150- 250
430 SILK EMBROIDERED COPE, 18th C French or English ivory silk with floral bouquets upon lattice, 58 x 112. Excellent. ALVR $200-400
431 ALTAR RUNNER and COPE SHOULDER PIECE, 18th C Western European, consisting of a yellow gold and silver metallic silk cope shoulder piece brocaded with roses, flowers and gold galloon, IHS Christogram, 114 x 55 irregular, excellent. Together with a silver metallic runner with IHS Christogram, 21 x 87 inches, good. ALVR $200-400
432 RUSSIAN SILK COPE, 18th C Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
Brown silk brocade with floral sprays, the collar inset with cloth of gold and trimmed with gold galloon. 56 x 64 inches. (Few small breaks in silk at folds) very good. ALVR. $300-400
433 RUSSIAN SILK COPE, 18th C Lavender silk with silver and gold brocade in design of floral and leaf sprigs upon a same silk C-scroll lattice, trimmed and sectioned in gold galloon. 48 x 56 inches. Excellent. ALVR. $300-500
434 ALTAR RUNNER and TAPESTRY FRAGMENT, 18th - 19th C French Aubuson tapestry fragment of Putti, 20 x 15 inches; Long velvet and gold galloon runner, 15 x 130 inches, very good. Together with a chalice cover/mat of similar but not identical construction. PMA $200-300
435 AUBUSSON TAPESTRY FRAGMENT, 18th C French tapestry fragment assemblage having figure of woman with a sword, possibly Minerva. 26 x 40. Good. $400-600
436 FIVE RUSSIAN BROCADE SQUARES, 18th C One large ivory silk with metallic brocade floral sprays, 48 inches, fair; another darker palette 16 inches, good, both trimmed in gold galloon. One beige silk with floral sprays and galloon, 16 inches,. Two very similar purple and silver squares woven en disposition, fair. ALVR. $150-200
437 RUSSIAN SILK BROCADE PANEL, 18th C Mushroom color silk brocade with red and blue floral sprigs within a gold metallic leaf lattice. Trimmed in gold galloon. 86 x 70 inches. Excellent. ALVR. $200-300
438 THREE RUSSIAN SILK BROCADE TABLE RUNNERS, 18th C All different pattern silk and metallic brocades in earth tones with floral sprays all trimmed in gold galloon. Largest 80 x 32. Very good. ALVR. $200-300
439 RUSSIAN BED COVER and TOWEL ENDS, 19th C Three linen lace bed or table cover end borders: One with horse, another with a rooster and third with finer lace work and embroidery insertions. Together with two towel ends with double-headed eagles. Largest 12 x 72 inches; smallest (towel ends) 14 x 16 inches. Very good. ALVR $200-300
440 RUSSIAN EMBROIDERED BED COVER END, 19th C Linen bedcover end embroidered in red cotton and colored silks with stylized animals and repeating geometric designs 19 x 72 inches. Very good. ALVR $200-400
441 RUSSIAN ALTAR CLOTH/RUNNER, 19th C Blue tapestry weave silk covered with silver metallic lace net. Trimmed with silver fringe and twisted metallic coil tassels. Bears old ALVR tag "...from the private chapel of the Alexander Palace at Tsarskoye Selo...". 19 x 45. (Few broken and fraying brides) very good. ALVR $300-500
442 BROCADE FABRIC SAMPLES, 18th C Silk and silk with metallic thread brocades. Some yardage of one design. Ten pieces. Largest 20 x 60, Smallest 5 x 36. Fair-very good. ALVR. $200-300
443 TRIM, RIBBON and GALLOON, 18th and 19th C Large lot of colorful metallic and silk brocade ribbon, gold and silver galloon carded yardage, Scalamandre tassels, cruciform appliqués and metallic brocade fabric samples. Fair-Excellent. ALVR. $400-500
444 GOLD METALLIC LACE and GALLOON YARDAGE, 19th C Scalloped gold silk and metallic lace trimmed with 1-inch wide galloon. 5.5 inches x 4.6 yards. Excellent. ALVR. $300-400
445 FIVE CHALICE COVERS, 19th C Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
All cruciform with silk and/or metallic embroidery. Each approximately 18 x 18 inches. Fair-very good. ALVR. $200-300
446 SARDINIAN RUNNER, 19th C Colorful wool and metallic threads coarsely embroidered on linen having repeating floral design with horse and rider end borders. 30 x 91 inches. (Some wear at edges) very good. $300-500
447 VELVET HERALDIC BANNER, 19th C Valenced panel of red velvet, velvet appliqué on cloth of gold and gold galloon with fanciful central heraldic coat of arms, 56 x 36 inches. (Extensive wear to gold and across lower velvet center) fair. ALVR. $200-400
448 PAIR WOOL PORTIERS, EARLY 20th C Reversible green and red wool portiers with aesthetic style decoration. 50 x 108. (Old hem marks and some shedding) very good. PMA $300-500
449 PRINTED LINEN PANEL, c. 1920s - 1930s Chinoiserie figures in a garden setting, bordered in metallic gold ribbon over aqua silk, cotton backing. 51 x 54. Excellent. PMA $150-250
450 FORTUNY PANEL, 1930s Renaissance design with repeating vase forms and foliage in earth tones, applied border of associated Fortuny pattern, all backed with batting and cotton twill. 40 x 56. Excellent. $200-400
451 OPULENT FRENCH TABLE COVER, 19th C Red velvet square with center medallion of raised metallic embroidery in organic circular form, large baroque cartouches in raised metallic work at each corner, trimmed with gold galloon and galloon bow knots at each corner. 58 x 58 inches. (Mild abrasion of raised metallic work that is commensurate with age) excellent. ALVR. $600-800
452 TWO ENGLISH TRIAGE BANDAGES, EARLY 20th C Triangular printed cotton instructional bandages with figures and appropriate first aid techniques. Intended for ambulance and civil defense personnel during WWI. 54 x 28 inches. Excellent. $200-300
453 FINE ITALIAN LINEN and LACE BANQUET CLOTH, 1920s -1930s Ivory cloth having cutwork, embroidery and wide floral needle lace bands with baskets of flowers. 66 x 140. Excellent. $200-300
454 TWO NEEDLE LACE TABLECLOTHS, 1920s - 1930s Allover ecru lace: One having typical floral within reserves and scrolls, 65 x 110; one having swags and floral rounds, 65 x 102, (two minor spots). Excellent. $100-200
455 LACE TABLE COVER with RENAISSANCE PORTRAITS, EARLY 20th C Small cream linen round having a wide lace border with roundels depicting Maria de Medici, Giorgionne Barbarelli, Maria Theresia and Franceso I, all with raised details such as ruffles and collars, alternating with putti flanking urns. Diameter 25. Excellent. $100-200
456 EMBROIDERED LINEN and LACE TABLECLOTH, EARLY 20th C White with scrolling cutwork and satin stitch embroidered grape clusters having inserts of needle lace with fruit baskets and urns, scalloped lace border. 72 x 120. (Cluster of few small spots) excellent. $150-250
457 ITALIAN PUNCH WORK BANQUET CLOTH, EARLY 20th C Ivory linen having allover decoration with figures, birds and geometric bands. 75 x 140. (Tiny hole) excellent. $200-300
458 FINE LINEN TABLECLOTH with CUTWORK and LACE, EARLY 20th C Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
Cream with wide scalloped needle lace border and inserts, cutwork scrolls and embroidered floral. 72 x 120. (Few light spots and broken brides) very good. PMA $150-250
459 NEEDLE LACE TABLECOTH and NAPKIN SET, 1930s Ecru floral with roundels and scalloped reserves, twelve 19-inch linen napkins with matching lace border and corner. 70 x 120. (Very minor spot on cloth, one napkin has small stain) excellent. $100-200
460 TWO MADEIRA TABLECLOTHS, 1930s - 1940s Cream with cutwork and taupe embroidery: One with wide decorated interior rectangle and border, 100 x 66; one having floral repeat with needle lace inserts and border, 96 x 66. Excellent. $150-250
461 MADEIRA TABLECLOTH with DEER MOTIF, MID 20th C Palest grey organdy appliquéd in grey and white with central Art Deco deer pattern and shaped scrolling foliate border band. 67 x 106. (One tiny spot) excellent. $250-350
462 FOUR EMBROIDERED ORGANDY TABLE LINEN SETS, 20th C Two tablecloths with polychrome floral decoration, each with 12 matching napkins: 107 x 72 and 88 x 70; one set of 8 placemats, 20 x 18, with 8 napkins and runner. One tablecloth with organdy and filet lace inserts having lace border, 127 x 68 and 12 napkins. Napkins 16-17 inches square. Some unused, excellent. $200-300
463 EMBROIDERED SATIN and LACE BEDCOVER, EARLY 20th C Fuchsia silk decorated with blue chenille flowers and cord in white or blue and white stripe, having central ecru lace diamond within two lace squares and wide lace border. 97 x 94. Excellent. $100-200
464 GOLD SILK BODICE and PELERINE, 1830s Boned off-the-shoulder bodice with pleats to front, collared balloon sleeve with pleats, self ruffle and knotted self cord, B-34, W-24, matching pelerine, 14 x 34. (Slight wear to bodice point, few faint stains) very good. $150-250
465 VELVET TRIMMED WOOL WRAPPER, c. 1870 Black tweed with green, red and yellow threads trimmed in cranberry velvet, cutton underbodice with shell buttons, skirt lined in muslin. B-34, W-28, L-58. (Some edge wear to velvet) very good. $150-250
466 TRAINED FAILLE and VELVET RECEPTION GOWN, 1890s Black silk 2-piece, boned back-lacing faille bodice with velvet front insert and short balloon sleeve, decorated with scrolling gold cord and braid with knotted balls, rough-cut black beads, tulle insert having metallic embroidery, skirt with wide vertical velvet bands edged in black coils, with faille gores and braided stripes, long train. B-38, W-28, skirt L 40-65. (Lacking back laces, lining has losses, shattering and tears) good. $300- 400
467 BEADED TAFFETA HIGH-NECK GOWN, c. 1900 Cream and black bodice having a tulle overlay decorated with tiny black beads, the high neck, shoulder cap and bust trimmed in metallic gold lace, trained black skirt having tulle yoke and front panel decorated in a serpentine floral with beads and sequins, sequined hip and lobed hem ruffle, B-32, W-22, H-38, skirt L 42-52. (Lace trim partially unstitched on collar, few broken brides, some clouding of black beads) good. $200-300
468 REDFERN WOOL and LACE AFTERNOON GOWN, c. 1900 2-piece taupe wool with allover embroidered French knots, boned high-neck bodice with self tucks and inserts of pleated cream silk, tape lace collar and yoke, self belt. trained skirt having hem band of pleated silk and lace. Petersham label. B-36, W-24, skirt L 40-48. (Bodice lining shattering, some browning to lace, minor spots, hemline soiled) good. $200-400
469 LIEUTENANTS UNIFORM COAT, AMERICAN INDIAN WARS, 1902 Infantry division, double breasted fulled dark blue wool, light blue stand collar with gold passementerie, brass buttons and epaulette posts, cuff decorated with passementerie and emblem "17" above crossed rifles, quilted Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017 lining with interior belt. Labeled and buttons marked "John G. Haas". Haas inside pocket label inked "Lt. E. C. Bolton, 9-3-1902". Ch-40, Sh-17, Slv-25 1/2, W-32, L-37. Excellent. PMA $200-300
470 SILK AFTERNOON ENSEMBLE with SOUTACHE, EARLY 20th C Plum silk dress having cream lace high-neck insert, mauve embroidered net and plum soutache decoration with knotted cord drops, matching coat with single frog closure and extended back with double vents. B-36, W-26, L-58, coat L-45. (Linings shattered, dress underarms slightly faded, slight abrasions to fabric) fair. $150- 250
471 EDWARDIAN SILK and LACE GOWN 2-piece purple silk, long sleeve bodice with overlay of tucked black chiffon with black and silver metallic embroidery, long sheer sleeve with lace cuff, skirt covered in two tiers of black Chantilly lace with side swags. B-34, W-24, skirt L-40. (Self button on shoulders frayed) overall very good. $200-300
472 GUSTAVE BEER PARIS EMBROIDERED and BEADED GOWN, c. 1905 2-piece black silk velvet and chiffon, boned bodice with bone silk lace high-neck insert and lower sleeve, decorated with white seed and bugle beads, blue lace, pastel silk satin stitch embroidery and grey velvet bows, trained full chiffon skirt having deep velvet hem and velvet appliqués, decorated with floral sprays and swags with strawberries. Petersham label. B-34, W-24, skirt L 42-54. (Lining shattered, lace torn under arms, waistband torn, minor bead losses, browning to lace and velvet, small repairs) very good. Property of a Midwestern Museum $2000-3000
473 LACE GOWN with LAME WAISTBAND, EARLY 20th C 2-piece cream net embroidered with oval repeat having short sleeve, floral lace collar, cuff and midriff band, gold lamé waistband with pink, green and blue crochet bobbles, slightly trained satin-lined skirt having shorter overskirt with pointed lace hem flounce. B-36, W-30, skirt L 37-41. (2-inch tear to bodice hem, snaps added to bodice) very good. $250-350
474 LACE on NET SUMMER DAY DRESS, c. 1910 Off-white cotton tulle and embroidered net with crocheted decoration having short sleeve, square neckline, over-dress with stylized flowers, birds and large tassels. B-38, W-28, L-56. (One tassel detached, one discolored, minor darkening) very good. PMA $250-350
475 GARDEN GOWN with CUTWORK and EMBROIDERY, EARLY 20th C Long sleeve white linen lavishly decorated with botehs and floral forms, V-shaped needle lace insert at waist, sleeves having bands of filet lace, skirt pleated on the sides. B-40, W-34, L-53. (Few broken brides to needle lace) otherwise excellent. $200-300
476 BLACK LACE COAT, EARLY 20th C Corded floral with picoted brides and tambour-embroidered net having full sleeve with shaped cuff, back pleated from the waist, unlined. B-48, L-43. (Some browning and broken brides) good. GLC $200-300
477 LINEN and LACE JACKET, EARLY 20th C Cream with bands of lace insertion, self piping, tiny buttons, barrette bars joining outer edge of short bell sleeve and side slits, back having lace insert above center pleats. B-36, W-32, L-32. Excellent. GLC $200-300
478 CUTWORK LINEN JACKET, EARLY 20th C Cream linen having wide bands and inserts of cutwork with stylized foliage and geometric shapes joined by brides, long sleeve with cord at hem, side panels with knotted fringe. B-40, L-35. (Small tears at one shoulder, few broken brides) very good. GLC $300-400
479 TAPE LACE JACKET and IRISH CROCHET BODICE, EARLY 20th C Cream cutaway jacket having overall floral and oval net inserts appliquéd with flower on stem, B-36, L-36, (some broken brides and tears to net, small blue mark at front edge). White Irish crochet high-neck bodice Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017 having three raised flowers with crocheted tassels, B-40, L-18, (some browning mainly around neck, sleeve edge torn). Fair-good. $250-350
480 LINEN WALKING SUIT with CUTWORK and EMBROIDERY, EARLY 20th C Cream long jacket with scalloped edges, collar and cuff decorated with cutwork diamonds and flower heads with needle lace fillings and satin-stitch embroidery, wide A-line skirt having pleats stitched down, flaring into a wide hem ruffle. B-38, jacket L-31, W-24, H-36, skirt L-39. (Barely visible water marks on jacket) very good. GLC $400-600
481 ADAIR PARIS ART DECO BEADED VELVET DINNER DRESS, 1920s Black velvet having short sleeve and side waist gatheres with self ties, bodice decorated with two vertical bands of black bugle beads, skirt center panel having an abstract pattern in green and brown embroidery with black and orange beads. Labeled. B-48, W-40, L-51. Excellent. $500-700
482 SIGNED GALLENGA STENCILED VELVET TABARD DRESS, 1920s Ivory silk stenciled with silver and gold mythological beasts and birds, loop shoulder closures with striped white Murano glass beads, silk gauze side panels cinched with silk cord having beaded tassels beneath floating gauze panels with stenciled borders, wrist closure with two beads and beaded hem. Gauze panel signed. B-46, L-57. (Minor bead losses, 1/2-inch tear at one wrist closure, some light brown spots on gauze, gauze points stained, one repaired) velvet excellent, overall good. $2000-3000
483 METALLIC BROCADE OPERA COAT, 1920s Goldenrod silk having an abstract Art Deco pattern in gold lamé, loose cut with blouson back and large fold- over collar of alternating fur and fabric strips, panné velvet lining. B-40, L-42. (Minor tarnish, scattered small holes in lining) very good. PMA $300-400
484 GREEN SEQUINED TULLE DRESS, 1920s Sleeveless seafoam tulle having V neck and back covered in iridescent seafoam sequins with a pattern of stylized flowerheads. B-36, L-46. (Minor losses, some tears near side closure and under right arm, lacking underdress) good. GLC $300-500
485 BEADED FLAPPER DRESS, 1920s Sleeveless cream chiffon with V-neck having an allover pattern of crystal beaded circles with rhinestone centers above two rows of beaded fringe, B-34, L-36. (Torn under one arm, few faint stains and small holes, fringe losses) good. $150-250
486 TEAL BLUE BEADED DRESS, 1920s Sleeveless silk chiffon decorated with vertical bands and flowers in blue iridyl beads, dropped waist with triangular floral design and gathered skirt. B-36, low W-36, L-50. (Some losses, lacking underdress) very good. GLC $300-400
487 BEADED CREPE DINNER DRESS, 1920s Cream silk having split shoulder and cap sleeve, decorated allover in meandering white beads, waistband having floral pattern and swags, tabbed hem, trim bands with bugle beads, crepe under-dress. B-40, L-47. (Few faint spots, tiny hole, minor losses, under-dress has dark underarm stains) good. $100-200
488 SIX PIECES SILK LINGERIE, 1920s - 1930s Knickers and tap pants in pink and peach decorated with appliqué, embroidery, cutwork, and lace, some with tucks, W 26-32. (Two have stretched out elastic waist band) good-excellent. FIT $100-150
489 THREE PIECES SILK and LACE LINGERIE, 1915 - 1930 One pink tissue crepe petticoat having a deep flounce of ecru net with appliquéd lace flowers and silk ribbon roses, W-32, L-30. One peach crepe camisole slip having lace on net overlay, satin ribbon sash, B-38, L-36. One pleated green chemise with ecru lace bodice-top having Van Dyke points, B-40, L-36, (fabric slightly stress at Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017 waist). Together with a beige lace bed jacket having short sleeve, ribbon neck tie, B-36, L-18, (ties possibly added). Very good-excellent. FIT $200-300
490 TWO LACE-TRIMMED CAMI-KNICKERS, 1920s One pleated peach rayon having ecru lace bodice and hem, back buttons, B-36, L-36. One pink silk having cutwork and embroidery with cream lace appliqué on bodice and net skirt set in silk scallops, B-30, L-36, (small tear to appliqué on bodice, tiny spot on back). Together with a pleated pink silk chemise having bands of ecru lace, B-36, W-32, L-46. Good-excellent. FIT $200-300
491 FIVE PIECES SILK LINGERIE, 1930s Three cami-knickers: One pink with lace, B-36, L-37; two peach with cutwork and embroidery, one McCutcheon's, B-36, L-40; one B-34, L-40. Two slips with ecru lace: one aqua, B-36, L-41; one mauve, B-34, L-43. Very good-excellent. FIT $250-350
492 TWO LACE-TRIMMED SILK NIGHTGOWNS, 1920s - 1930s One cream with tucks having asymmetrical lace insertion, tucks and one satin strap with bow, B-46, L-48. One pink with ecru lace trim and appliqué having cutwork and embroidered monogram, self sash, B-40, L-55 (lace darkened at neckline). Together with a pink silk lounging gown with cutwork and embroidery, B-40, L-44 (minor soil). Good-excellent. FIT $200-300
493 FOUR SILK SLIPS, 1930 - 1950 One pink with ecru lace trim and insertions, B-38, L-50. One pale blue with lace bodice top, blue satin band and appliquéd flowers, B-34, L-46. One deep pink dotted silk with appliqué and embroidery on tulle, B-34, L- 44. One pale pink with chiffon appliquéd and embroidered bodice top and lace bands, B-34, L-46, (tiny hole in lace). Together with a bone rayon slip having satin appliqué, blue tulle bodice edging and hem ruffle, B-34, L- 51. Very good. FIT $100-200
494 THREE PIECES LACE-TRIMMED VELVET LINGERIE, 1921 - 1925 One blue lounging robe with wide ecru lace border, multiple lace inserts and appliqué, long bell sleeves, B-38, L-55, (2-inch tear along side seam, scattered faint spots on back); one blue bed jacket having similar lace decoration, split bell sleeve, B-40, L-20, (small hole and seam separation under arm), both attributed to Mary, France. One rose tan cardigan jacket with wide scalloped appliqué lace hem and lower sleeve, appliquéd with velvet trapunto floral, metallic embroidered accents, B-40, L-36, (slight fading on back). Good-excellent. FIT $300-500
495 SATIN and CHIFFON LOUNGING DRESS, c. 1925 Yellow silk satin V-neck having ruched chiffon angel sleeve, ecru lace back shoulder yoke and narrow sleeve panel, cuff backed in pink satin, dropped waist with pink and yellow satin ribbon belt. B-40, W-34, L-45. Excellent. FIT $250-350
496 LOT of CHINESE EXPORT SILK LINGERIE, 1930s One pink satin 3-piece lounging pajama set consisting of sleeveless top, jacket and wide-leg pants all with chiffon inserts, floral appliqué, cutwork and embroidery, top having heart-shaped pocket (very faint underarm stains, missing belt), jacket with satin frogs, B-44, jacket L-45, W-28, pant L-40. One pair of white floral damask pajama set having sleeveless top with bow straps and heart-shaped pocket decorated with cutwork and embroidery, matching wide-leg trousers, B-38, W-29, pant L-41 (minor seam separation on pants, small spot on one leg, minor soil). One pink peignoir delicately embroidered with pink, red and green roses, cream tulle trim and silk frog closures, B-46, L-38, (small pull, few very tiny spots). Very good. FIT $200-300
497 THREE BIAS-CUT SILK NIGHTGOWNS, 1930s - 1940s One pale gold satin having braided strap with ruffle, surplice bodice with tulle edging decorated in cutwork and pale blue embroidered appliqué, self sash, B-36, L-60. Two Yolande charmeuse: Pale peach with beige lace inserts and self belt, B-38, L-58, (two minor spots on lace); pale pink with beige lace trim having appliquéd charmeuse flowers, self belt, B-38, L-59, (small spot on back of skirt). Good-excellent. FIT $150-250
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498 TWO LERON FLORAL PRINTED SILK SLIPS, c. 1940 Two color variants of the same print, bias-cut with sawtooth bodice top and hem, spaghetti strap. Labeled. B- 38, L-47. Excellent. FIT $100-200
499 PRINTED CHIFFON DAY DRESS, 1920s Polychrome floral printed silk having long sleeve, asymmetrical neckline with a corsage of blue silk flowers, dropped waist, skirt with flounce and overskirt gathered to one side, the hem dipping at back. B-40, L 38-43. (Scattered holes in chiffon lining, very small tear at one wrist, one wrist snap missing) very good. $200-300
500 EGYPTIAN ASUIT SHAWL, 1920s Cream cotton net having hammered silver decoration in bands of chevrons. 26 x 88. (Some tarnish along fold) good. $100-200
501 EGYPTIAN ASUIT SHAWL, 1920s Brown cotton net with hammered gold metal decoration, having three large diamonds, the center depicting churches and trees. 27 x 71. (Partly unhemmed side edges) very good. $150-250
502 EGYPTIAN ASUIT SHAWL, 1920s Black cotton net having hammered silver decoration in a geometric pattern with diamonds, 28 x 85. Very good. $150-250
503 LARGE EGYPTIAN ASUIT SHAWL, 1920s Cream cotton net with hammered silver decoration of geometric shapes within diamonds. 38 x 96. (Some tarnish along fold lines, small stain and tiny hole) good. $150-250
505 THREE PURSES and SEVEN HINGED FRAMES, EARLY 20th C One tapestry bag depicting dog and lamb having pierced silver metal frame with putti, 7 x 8, (splits and wear); one floral beaded pouch with velvet cord and edging, 8 1/2 x 11; one bronze iridil beaded bag with swags and looped fringe, 8 x 8; seven assorted hinged bag frames including one with red and blue sets. Fair-very good. $100-200
506 UNUSUAL GOLD LAME BOOTS, probably 1920s Allover lamé with Louis heel, straight shaft, kid leather interior with cotton pull straps, sole stamped "Miller". 10 x 2 1/4 x 16, 2 1/4-inch heel. (Significant tarnish, one heel abraded at bottom) fair. Together with a pair of English wooden boot trees. $100-200
507 LIBERTY APPLIQUED TULLE STOLE, probably 1920s Pink silk having a serpentine polychrome floral printed chiffon and metallic gold band inset at either end, edged in pink and blue tambour embroidery. Unlabeled, Liberty cardboard envelope included. (Some tarnish) good. Together with a silver metallic lace fragment, (unfinished edges, tarnish, breaks) fair. MMA $100-200
508 ITALIAN SCENIC BEADED BAG FACE in ORIGINAL BOX, 1920s Polychrome micro beaded rectangle depicting a Venetian canal scene on both sides within a grapevine border, twisted beaded fringe of the many colors used in the bag. 7 1/2 x 10 1/4. Lot includes printed box with label from the G. Franco store in Florence and store tissue paper. Box (some edge wear) good, bag face in mint, unused condition. $300-500
509 THREE WHITING & DAVIS METAL MESH PURSES, 1920s All having enameled frame: Two enameled armor having original guarantee, one deadstock with tag; one fine gold mesh (lining torn). Together with a Whiting & Davis goldtone mesh purse, mid-20th C. Labeled. Smallest: 4 x 6 with 6-inch handle, largest: 6 1/2 x 5 1/2 with 3-inch handle. Excellent. $-
510 UNUSUAL ONE-of-a-KIND JEWELED CLUTCH BAG, 1920s Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
Hinged brass frame completely covered with whimsical applied decoration of celluloid Chinese face and leaves with rhinestones, brass studs, jade colored beads and faux jewels, red felt lining. 7 x 5 x 2 1/2. (Bead losses, lining detached on one end, frame has inside hooks for chain not included) good. $100-200
511 TWO BES-BEN HATS, MID 20th C Both with black net: one black straw with applied white metal bees, (net damaged); one looped bands covered in embroidered silk with flowers and birds, studded with red beads and bordered in black beads, (some breaks in net). Labeled. Very good. $200-400
512 BES-BEN HAT, MID 20th C Polychrome cord coils and flowers in an openwork pattern with spiral finial and black net with colored beads. Labeled. 6 x 6 x 5 1/2. (Small break in net) excellent. $150-250
513 LOT of WHITING & DAVIS MESH PURSES and JEWELRY, MID 20th C Three clutches: Silver, gold and red enameled; two small gold mesh bags and a change purse; two Mesh-Mates triangular necklaces-one gold, one silver with original box; deadstock gold necklace with tag and box; silver dog collar necklace. Together with one Whiting & Davis silvertone cuff bracelet, and four purses, various makers. Excellent. $-
514 ART DECO CHIFFON GOWN with PASTE STARBURSTS, 1930s Sleeveless black silk having wide strap, weighted neckline and scoop back with points of paste jewels radiating from front and back wide bands, self ties set in side seams, trumpet flared skirt. Unlabeled. B-34, W- 28, H-36, L-55. (Lacking under-dress, few missing stones, small L-shaped tear at one point, few minor holes in skirt) good. $250-350
515 CINNABAR PUCKERED CREPE GOWN, 1930s Sleeveless bodice pieced with crossed bands creating openings at shoulder and back, one side having graduated bands fanning out from self tie at waist. Label removed, maker unknown. B-36, W-28, H-36, L-57. (Some soil mainly at hem, minor fade mark on skirt) good. GLC $150-250
516 BIAS-CUT GOWN with BEADED DECORATION, 1930s Black crepe with V-neck bodice having high curved waistline ruched into shoulder, scoop back with floating drape and bands of crystal bugle beads, shoulder having cushion-cut paillettes, self belt beaded at the ends. B- 34, W-32, H-36, L-56. (Some bead loss to shoulders and belt, tiny snag) good. $100-200
517 AN EARLY MAGGY ROUFF BIAS CUT DOTTED SILK GOWN, 1930s Cream with pink, pistachio and forest green dots of varied sizes, halter neck bodice pleated at center bust, ruched at sides and tightly shirred along back zipper placket, wide gored skirt having unusual self tie looping through two center front openings. Labeled. B-34, W-24, L-62. (Reinforcements to halter inside bodice and unstitched at one side of neckline, several brown spots and large faint stains on skirt) fair. $300-400
518 BIAS-CUT GOWN with BEADED FISHNET, 1930s Black crepe boatneck having short puffed sleeve, fishnet of black beads draping the bodice and skirt, with long beaded fringe above trumpet-flared hem with eight gores.Unlabeled. B-38, W-29, H-39, L-57. (Some breaks to net, bead losses, some fading of net, non-conforming underdress) good. $200-300
519 LARGE SIZE BIAS-CUT PLUM LACE GOWN and JACKET, 1930s Dress having short sleeve forming drape to deep V-back, gored skirt, self belt, plum crepe underdress, unlined jacket having 3/4 bell sleeve. Label: Chandler & Co. B-40, W-36, H-42, L-58, jacket L-26. (One strap of underdress broken, one end of belt unfinished and lacking snaps) very good. $100-200
520 BIAS-CUT FLORAL PRINTED GOWN, 1930s White crinkled plissé satin pieced with cutout cap sleeve, V-neck and back with self bow, self belt, slightly trained gored skirt. B-38, W-26, H-40, L 56-59. Excellent. $200-300
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521 BEADED EVENING GOWN and BOLERO, 1930s Sleeveless black silk having wide strap, ruched bodice set in an angle below bust, double back strap, narrow skirt with curved front slit, matching short sleeve bolero, covered in meandering clear beads. Unlabeled. B-36, W-24, H-33, L-58. (Minor bead losses, mostly in underarm area) very good. $200-300
522 TWO BIAS-CUT FLORAL PRINTED ENSEMBLES, 1930s - 1940s One sleeveless chocolate satin dress with cream flowers, shirred shoulder, V-neck, surplice back, bolero having gathered short sleeve and padded shoulder, B-44, W-32, L-60, (few barely noticeable light stains). One cap sleeve crepe dress with polychrome poppy print, V-neck, back slit, cropped jacket with long, slight bell sleeve, B-42, W-34, (back hook lacking eye, snaps and one sleeve hem need mending) H-40, L-64. Very good. $300- 500
523 EDITH FLAGG PRINTED COTTON SUMMER DRESS, 1950s Sheer black and white print with graduated ellipses to dots, ruched bust with rolled narrow strap, wide midriff band and full skirt, back having crossed tie/belt, rayon lining. Labeled. B-36, W-30, L-45. (Slight yellowing under arms) very good. $100-200
524 GILBERT ADRIAN FRUIT BASKET PRINT CREPE DRESS, 1940s Black silk with cream dots and large cream, brown and black fruit basket design on bodice front and back, small V-neck and curved yoke, cap sleeve, shoulder snaps, set-in waist shirred at center front between long attached self ties, slightly gathered skirt. Labeled. B-38, W-28, L-46. Excellent. $1000-1500
525 GREEK LABEL BROCADE DAY DRESS, 1940s. Black cotton brocaded with bands of pale gold wheat and double-headed eagles having cap sleeve, slit jewel neck and pleated skirt with self belt having small gilt buckle. Labeled. B-38, W-28, L-44. Excellent. $100-200
526 GILBERT ADRIAN PRINTED CREPE TWO-PIECE DRESS, 1940s Slate blue silk with whimsical black and white Etruscan style banded print with maidens, short sleeve tunic having neck tie above inverted pleat and back zipper, narrow A-line skirt. B-40, tunic length 30, W-28, H-38, skirt L-27. Labeled. (Three very small repairs on bodice, few tiny snags) good. $800-1000
527 MOLYNEUX ADAPTATION DAY DRESS, 1940s Navy silk crepe having long sleeve with shirred elastic cuff, net bodice with appliquéd crepe bands and embroidered blocks, crepe neckline and front panel, skirt of stitched-down pleats flaring at the hem. Labeled. B-40, W-36, H-46, L-44. (Non-conforming underdress, cuffs stretched, snaps added to neckline, minor seam separation, small hole in skirt back) good. GLC $100-200
528 GILBERT ADRIAN ASYMMETRICAL SILK COCKTAIL DRESS, 1940s Black crepe with V-neck bodice beneath a parallelogram panel angled to one side, 3/4 sleeve, narrow skirt having a floating diagonal panel pleated into an off-center angled low waist and the opposing side seam. Labeled. B-42, W-30, H-40, L-46. (Ink writing on label) otherwise excellent. $200-300
529 HATTIE CARNEGIE ROSE PRINT COTTON DAY DRESS, 1950s Watercolor print in shades of green, pink and red having fitted cap-sleeve bodice with interesting seam details, self bow at waist above slender skirt shaped with pleats, small slit at front and back hem. Labeled. B-34, W-25, L-41. Excellent. GLC $100-200
530 HARVEY BERIN LINEN DRESS with SOUTACHE, 1950s Cream cap sleeve having scoop neck and back with wide A-line skirt, decorated with ivory silk soutache in a pattern of floral diamonds with knots. Labeled. B-34, W-24, L-45. (Small, faint underarm stains, few very faint spots on skirt, missing belt) good. $100-200
531 CLAIRE McCARDELL FIESTA-STYLE COTTON DRESS, 1950s Polychrome stripe cut on the bias having 3/4 dolman sleeve pleated at the shoulder, front hook & eye closures, set-in waist with circle skirt, side seam pockets. Townley label. B-34, W-24, L-41. Excellent. GLC $250-350 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
532 CLAIRE McCARDELL BLACK WOOL DRESS, 1950s Button front day dress with dolman sleeve, narrow neckband with self tie, front fan pleats and back V tucked into a wide waistband, full skirt with side seam pockets and pleats. Townley label. B-36, W-26, H-48, L-41. (1/4-inch mend at left pocket) very good. GLC $250-350
533 ADRIAN-INSPIRED SKIRT SUIT, 1940s Striped jacket in blue, pink and black on grey ground with shaped grey collar, novelty buttons, faux pockets with button tab and cuffed sleeve, pink crepe lining, narrow grey A-line skirt with kick pleat. Unlabeled. B-34, Sh-15 1/2, Slv-22, jacket L-23, W-28, H-38, skirt L-26. (One pocket button darkened) very good. GLC $100-200
534 THREE DESIGNER WOOL SKIRT SUITS, 1940s - 1950s Irene blue with square collar, notched cuff, and shaped hem pockets, brass and self buttons alternating with oval buttons embroidered with metallic fleurs di lis, B-38, Sh-15, Slv-21, W-30, H-36, skirt L-27. Lilli Ann powder blue crepe, attached faux shawl, pleated bust, self buttons (one button replaced, three pinhead-sized holes on jacket), B-36, Sh-17, Slv-22, W-26, H-39, skirt L-28. Black Adele Simpson having princess-line jacket, faux pockets and corded button, B-36, Sh-15 1/2, W-26, H-36, skirt L-23. All labeled. Good-excellent $100-200
535 LILLI ANN WOOL DRESS and JACKET ENSEMBLE, 1946 Black wool and mohair with long silvery threads, short sleeve dress having gold metallic floral brocade yoke with small V-neck and bow, set-in waist and narrow skirt with kick pleat, matching fitted peplum jacket with 3/4 sleeve, self buttons and interesting seam details. Labeled. B-40, W-30, H-38, L-47, jacket B-42, Sh-17 1/2, L- 27. (Metallic gold tarnished and small brown spot) dress good, jacket excellent. $100-200
536 TWO LADIES DESIGNER WOOL COATS, MID-20th C One green double-breasted Mainbocher with notched front panel, wide collar, angled pockets and topstitched detail, B-46, L-42, (few small moth holes) good, one Balmain violet single-breasted with vertical pockets, set-in seams with faux flap, interesting seam details and domed buttons, B-38, L-44 (one button has surface cracks, few small pulls) very good, both labeled. $150-250
537 HATTIE CARNEGIE PLEATED SILK COCKTAIL DRESS, LATE 1940s Black twill having 3/4 sleeve and Mandarin collar with tie, full skirt with intricate pleats joined by self tabs at center back over stiffened padding, slightly dipping back hem. "Custom Made" label. B-42, W-32, L-41. (Tiny spot on bodice back, few chalk lines at hem) very good. $100-200
538 NORELL VOIDED VELVET COCKTAIL DRESS, LATE 1950s Printed and cut velvet floral on ivory silk satin in shades of brown having short sleeve, fitted bodice with velvet-covered buttons, set-in waist with wide belt and full gathered skirt. Unlabeled, museum attribution. B- 34, W-26, L-38. (Belt backing cracked, hem shortened 1 1/2" but uncut, very faint underarm stains, several buttons detached but retained) good. MMA $100-200
539 HATTIE CARNEGIE PLEATED SILK COCKTAIL DRESS, c. 1950 Sleeveless black taffeta with horizontal unfolded pleats, lace boatneck and vertical bands, wide bell skirt stiffened with net. Labeled. B-34, W-24, L-45. (Cord edging separated from lace on one strap, few tiny holes in lace) very good. $200-300
540 SUZY PERETTE METALLIC BROCADE COCKTAIL DRESS, 1950s Tone-on-tone platinum brocade with repeating roundels and tiny metallic gold crosses, sleeveless boatneck fitted through the hip, full lower skirt having self band with bow. Labeled. B-34, W-22, H-34, L-43. Excellent. $100-200
541 CEIL CHAPMAN CHIFFON COCKTAIL DRESS, 1950s Sleeveless black silk with semi-boned ruched bodice, full skirt with layered black and red underskirts. Labeled. B-34, W-24, L-42. (Red underskirts possibly not original) excellent. $200-300
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542 SUZY PERETTE WARP PRINTED COCKTAIL DRESS, 1950s Sleeveless black satin with colorful floral print, semi-boned bodice having narrow strap and interesting pleats, full skirt with pleats and self belt, crinoline underskirt. Labeled. B-36, W-26, L-43. Excellent. $150-250
543 CEIL CHAPMAN WARP-PRINTED COCKTAIL DRESS, 1950s Cream silk having abstract floral in muted tones, semi-boned short-sleeve bodice ruched on an angle, set-in waist, stiffened full skirt with angled pleats to one side with hip drape, self-piping, crinoline underskirt. Labeled. B-34, W-23, L-47. (Light dime-sized spot on skirt back) excellent. $200-300
544 HERBERT SONDHEIM SEQUINED SATIN COCKTAIL DRESS, 1940s 2-piece navy silk having strapless bodice with sleeveless mesh overlay decorated with iridescent clear sequins and faceted blue drops at the neckline, button-on full skirt with curved pockets, self cummerbund. Labeled, B- 36, W-24, L-49. (Missing two drops) otherwise excellent. $100-200
545 MIGNON BEADED SILK COCKTAIL DRESS, 1950s 2-piece black crepe having sleeveless bodice with sheer top above a wide V-shaped band of large faceted black beads and rhinestones and beaded tassel, slit shoulders, pencil skirt. Labeled. B-38, W-27, H-38, skirt L-24. (Small white mark under one arm, few bead losses, loose threads on shoulders) good. $150-250
546 CEIL CHAPMAN BEADED COCKTAIL DRESS, c. 1958 Long sleeve black wool crepe with allover jet bugle beads in a serpentine pattern, angled pockets, three self button & loop closures at back neck, slim skirt. Labeled. B-34, W-25, H-35, L-46. Excellent. $100-200
547 SMALL SIZE MOLLIE PARNIS LITTLE BLACK DRESS, 1950s Silk satin fitted cap-sleeve bodice with sweetheart neckline and applied foldover panel on bust above bow, full skirt with box pleats, set in waist, crinoline underskirt. Labeled. B-32, W-22, L-38. Excellent. GLC $150-250
548 FRENCH BLACK CHANTILLY LACE DRESS, 1950s Strapless boned sweetheart bodice and full skirt of lace ruffles ruched into scallop shapes over black organza and cream rayon taffeta. Labeled "Silk Chantilly Lace, Made in France". B-34, W-26, L-34. (Small hidden brown spot on taffeta) very good. GLC $300-500
549 GALANOS ABSTRACT PRINTED PARTY DRESS, 1950s Black and white silk with geometric shapes having boatneck bodice cut as one with shoulder cap, short sleeve, set-in waist with gauged gathers, fringed bow detail, full skirt with layered gazar underskirt. Unlabeled, Galanos hangtag with style number attached. B-34, W-30, L-41. Excellent $300-400
550 NANTY and MIMI TUTHILL CHANTILLY LACE PARTY DRESSES, 1950s - 1960s Nanty short sleeve boatneck with scoop back over boned sweetheart bodice, full skirt with crinoline layers over taffeta with stiffened hem, labeled, B-34, W-26, L-48. Mimi Tuthill 2-piece lace over silk having fitted bodice with wide, scalloped strap and scalloped bodice top, tucking into a full lace skirt with horsehair hemband layered over tulle and taffeta, museum-attributed to Tuthill, Saks label, B-36, W-26, L-48. Excellent. $300-400
551 CHRISTIAN DIOR COUTURE PARTY DRESS, SPRING-SUMMER 1958. Silk taffeta having white floral on black warp print, fitted sleeveless bodice with crossed front pleated at the shoulder and waist over heavily boned long-line corset interior with self taffeta covered top edge, ruched cummerbund with wide back tie, full skirt having irregular pleats, stiffened upper skirt facing sewn to silk gauze lining, silk under-skirt. Chamfered label "Printemps-Ete 1958 Christian Dior Paris" stamped 94125. B-36, W-26, H-42, L-43. (Stitch marks in silk above cummerbund at left front, minor seam separation at back of tie) excellent. $3000-4000
552 CEIL CHAPMAN CHANTILLY LACE PARTY DRESS, 1950s Sleeveless black lace over rayon taffeta having pleated fuchsia bodice top, scalloped neckline, semi-boned, dropped waist, full skirt with horsehair hemband. Labeled B-36, W-26, L-48. (Lace torn under left arm few tiny Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017 holes in underskirt, dime-sized hole in skirt) fair. Together with a Bergdorf label chantilly dress with sheer cap sleeve top over boned strapless sweetheart bodice with nude edge beneath self buttons, full skirt falling from narrow satin waistband gathered into satin bands at sides, B-32, W-28, L-47. Good-excellent $200-300
553 EMMA DOMB EMBROIDERED NET PARTY DRESS, 1950s Black taffeta with narrow strap having an overlay of black net with pink embroidered floral and cream ribbon appliqué, short off-the-shoulder sleeve, full skirt cut on a diagonal over black and white net layers. Labeled. B- 36, W-26, L-49. (Black straps overly long) otherwise excellent. $100-200
554 SOPHIE of SAKS STRAPLESS CHIFFON GOWN, 1950s Fawn silk having boned bodice ruched on the diagonal around bust with angled sawtooth neckline, full skirt set in a sawtooth below waist over chiffon and crepe underskirts, labeled, B-36, W-24, L-55, (small hole in skirt, some tearing at neckline edge) good. Together with a raw silk evening skirt striped in jewel tones having wide ruched waistband, unlabeled, W-26, L-44, excellent. $150-250
555 BEN REIG CHIFFON GOWN, 1950s Black silk having boned and ruched bodice with V-strap, layered full skirt. B-34, W-26, L-57, (minor tear under one arm). Together with an Erica Davies printed chiffon gown having satin empire bodice and V-strap above green, black and grey geometric print. B-34, high W-28, L-60. Both labeled. Very good-excellent. $150-250
556 JACQUES FATH TRAINED CREPE EVENING GOWN, 1949. Bias-cut deep red silk having long zippered sleeve, back self button & loop closures, skirt gathered into a side flounce and below knee with slight train. Unlabeled. B-36, W-27, H-39, L 60-66. (Lining removed, scattered tiny holes, scattered stains) good. Previously sold by CAWACO in 2006 with provenance, now lost. $250-350
557 SAMUEL WINSTON STRAPLESS SATIN GOWN, 1950s Golden silk having boned straight-cut bodice, full skirt, set-in waist, self belt with bow, crinoline underskirt. Roxane label. B-38, W-26, L-47. (Minor soil at hem) otherwise excellent. $200-300
558 MIMI TUTHILL PETAL BALLGOWN, 1950 Black silk having fitted peplum bodice with spaghetti strap over boned strapless under-bodice, full skirt with tiers of overlapping petal shapes over a full underskirt with stiffened hem and crinoline. Labeled. B-38, W-28, L-61. (Some seam separation at zipper and underarms, bodice top partly unfinished, some white spots) good. $200-300
559 ROSALIE MACRINI CHIFFON BALLGOWN, 1950s Mint green silk having sleeveless bodice with scoop neck and back ruched with silk ribbon, wide waistband with satin band and front bow, very full skirt layered over crepe, interior boned corset. Labeled. B-38, W-38, L- 57. (Underskirt and inner chiffon layer has two light-colored spots, bow partly unstitched) very good. $200- 300
560 CHRISTIAN DIOR CELADON SILK FAILLE BALLGOWN, c. 1955 Fitted strapless bodice with notched neckline over full boned corset interior edged along the top in silk, attached front hooking cummerbund with pleats, full box pleated skirt over three crinoline layers with stiffened hem band. London label stamped 15304. B-40, W-28, L-51. (Non-conforming corsage likely replaced a self flower or bow, front closing cummerbund suggests it was covered at one time, silk split under arms, brown spots below waist and at hem, hem edge worn) outer dress fair, corset and interior strong and complete, in need of restoration or great study piece. $200-300
561 ETA HENTZ BEADED TULLE GOWN, c. 1950 Smoke silk tulle over organza, having ruched 3/4 sleeve, deep V-neck, bodice gathered into pointed waistband with side ties, full skirt gathered into seven self ruffles edged in carbon bugle beads over two organza underskirts. Unlabeled. B-34, W-24, L-60. (Dress is sheer, lacking under-dress, 1-inch tear on left shoulder, spots and large tear above hem) good. $100-200
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562 ELIZABETH ARDEN GOWN with DETACHABLE SLEEVES, 1940s Sleeveless navy blue silk satin brocaded with metallic gold dots, having wide V-neck and back with pleated fold-over trim, fitted bodice, full skirt and long snap-in sleeves with elbow tucks and cuff. Labeled. B-38, w-26, L-59. (Taken in and then let out along back zipper, small stress marks at front seams) very good. $100-200
563 PEDRO RODRIGUEZ MADRID BEADED EVENING GOWN, 1950s Sleeveless pink silk faille decorated with pink pearls, crystal beads and prong-set rhinestones, having curved V-neck, slightly gathered skirt with cummerbund and separate square-cut train falling from the back V. Labeled. B-38, W-26, H-40, L-57, train L-67. (Narrow stain under one arm, bead losses, seam separations at back zipper, train light stains at hem) good. $300-400
564 BOB BUGNAND FLORAL GOWN and STOLE, 1950s White floral jacquard printed with pink, plum and green watercolor roses, sleeveless with attached scoop neck shell, slightly gathered A-line skirt having stiffened hemband, matching stole backed in pink velvet. Labeled: Bob Bugnand For Sam Freedlander. B-36, W-28, H-40, L-57. (Two green spots on shell lining) excellent. GLC $300-400
565 TWO PUCCI for FORMFIT ROGERS LINGERIE SETS, 1960s Both stylized floral print on nylon: One gown and jacket in purple and blue palette, B-34, L-53, (minor seam separation at side snaps); one pink and white gown with matching robe, B-34, L-53. Labeled. Excellent. FIT $100-200
566 COMIC BOOK COVER HEROS MOLA BLOUSE, c. 1941 Cotton blouse fashioned from two pieced and reverse appliquéd cotton molas depicting Hit Comics Vol.1 #5, November 1940 with the Red Bee fighting a killer fish, the back depicting Jungle Comics #17, May 1941 with Kaanga in the Valley of the Killer Birds, sewn to a floral-printed yoke and short sleeve, drawstring neckline. B- 40, L-23. Purchased in Panama 1940s. Excellent. $100-200
567 HOWDY DOODY BUFFALO BOB AUTOGRAPHED HIDE SHIRT Tan buckskin with brown yoke, rounded collar and shaped cuff, decorated with hide stitching, front lacing with grommets, printed satin lining, underside of collar signed "Howdy Doody & Buffalo Bob Smith". Ch-46, L-28. Lot includes Smith business card.(Some stains) good. GLC $250-350
568 BALENCIAGA EISA SUIT, EARLY 1960s Celery green and cream wool woven in a diamond texture, the boxy jacket having small collar, faux pockets, small back vents, brushed goldtone buttons, narrow skirt, slightly gathered into waistband having vertical pockets hidden in front seams, silk lining, labeled. B-40, Sh-16, Slv-22, jacket L-23, W-30, H-38, skirt L-23. (Two miniscule spots) excellent $150-250
569 BONNIE CASHIN POLYCHROME WOOL SKIRT SUIT, 1960s Cropped jacket with wide collar and hem slits trimmed in olive green leather, brass turnbuckle closures, wool knit lining, matching A-line skirt with leather trim. Sills label. B-36, Sh-14, Slv-21, jacket L-17, W-28, H-40, skirt L-23. Excellent. $100-200
570 BONNIE CASHIN PROTOTYPE TUNIC, SPRING OPENING, 1966. Pea green leather having scoop neck with turnbuckle clasps at either shoulder, cinched empire waist and large patch pockets, lined in bubble gum pink satin. Sills label. B-32, L-30. Together with original pamphlet describing prototype design. Excellent. $200-300
571 GALANOS TWO-PIECE WOOL DAY DRESS, 1960s Navy blue with wide red vertical stripes, long sleeve top with topstitched belt having oversized gold-tone buckle, slightly gathered skirt, silk lining. Labeled. B-36, W-32, skirt L-26. (Minor scratches to buckle) excellent. MMA $100-200
572 TRAINA NORELL WOOL DAY DRESS, 1960s Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
Sleeveless black knit with angled armhole and wide strap forming a back V with button, princess seams, narrow skirt with patch pockets. Labeled. B-38, W-30, H-40, L-42. Excellent. $200-300
573 UNUSUAL BOB BUGNAND WOOL and COTTON ENSEMBLE, 1967 - 1968 Comprised of a long sleeve dress having navy blue jersey bodice with padded and rolled collar, zippered sleeve with cuff, skirt fashioned in the style of a polychrome rag rug, patent leather belt, cream wool vest closing with a gold tone ornament having cabochons imitating various semi-precious stones. Labeled. B-36, W- 30, H-38, L-37, vest L-16. (Tiny spot on vest) excellent. Together with an unlabeled Bob Bugnand dress pieced in red cotton, charcoal wool and black velvet. B-34, W-32, H-38, L-35. (Slightly soiled neck area) very good. MMA $100-200
574 NORMAN NORELL CREPE DAY DRESS, 1960 - 1963 French vanilla silk with short sleeve, boatneck, wide midriff band, dropped waist with self sash and gathered skirt, silk lining. Labeled. B-36, W-26, L-42. (Two tiny spots on skirt, small part of hem unstitched) very good. MMA $100-200
575 NORELL LINEN SKIRT SUIT, 1969 Double-breasted beige jacket having flap pockets, mother-of-pearl buttons, narrow skirt gathered into waistband, worn with a double-breasted blue slubbed silk blouse having short sleeve and neck tie. Labeled. B- 36, Sh-15, Slv-21, jacket L-24, W-24, H-34, skirt L-22. (Tiny spot on jacket front, small ink mark on sleeve, blouse has underarm stains) good. MMA $100-200
576 GEOFFREY BEENE WOOL COATDRESS, c. 1968 Long sleeve black gabardine with front placket, patch pockets with button flap, button cuff, full skirt with inverted side pleats. B-38, Sh-16, Slv-22, W-30, L-38. (Small section of belt needs gluing to leather backing) excellent. FIT $100-200
577 THREE DESIGNER WOOL SKIRT SUITS, 1960s - 1980s All colorful plaids: One Courréges mohair blend with tiny lapel, flap pockets and self buttons, B-38, jacket L- 22, W-30, H-40, skirt L-28, (one button detached but retained, one cuff button missing); one Adolphe Zelinka having 3/4 sleeve, four faux pockets, molded rose-form buttons, B-38, Sh-15, jacket L-20, W-24, H-36, skirt L- 25; one Franke et Fils having collarless jacket with black silk trim, shaped patch pockets, black and goldtone buttons, B-38, Sh-16, Slv-24, jacket L-24, H-38, W-32, skirt L-25. Labeled. Good-excellent. $150-250
578 VALENTINO WOOL DRESS and COAT ENSEMBLE, c. 1968 Pale aqua sleeveless day dress having pieced bodice with topstitching, slight gathers at hip, B-34, W-28, H-36, L-36. Matching double-breasted coat with stand collar, topstitching, novelty buttons, slightly gathered with side pleats below waist. B-36, Sh-14, Slv-21, L-37. (Few tiny faint spots, minor fading) good. MMA $100-200
579 BOB BUGNAND PARIS WOOL COAT, 1963 -1965 Cream and black houndstooth weave having velvet collar, four U-shaped patch pockets with large buttons, back belt of faux leather over inverted pleat, hidden button closure. Labeled. B-36, Sh-16, Slv-21, W-34, H-40, L- 40. (Belt somewhat stiff) very good. MMA $100-200
580 JEAN PATOU WOOL SKIRT and COAT SET, 1960s Purple twill with an Indian-inspired paisley print, A-line coat having spread collar, princess seams, berry- colored silk lining, no closures, matching maxi skirt. Boutique label. B-36, Sh-14 1/2, Slv 20 1/2, coat L-48, skirt W-30, H-40, L-32. Excellent. GLC $300-400
581 TWO SILK DRESS and COAT ENSEMBLES, 1960s One pastel abstract floral boatneck dress with faux tie and short sleeve, matching double-breasted coat with jeweled buttons, unlabeled. Dress, B-42, W-40, H-42, L-40, coat B-44, Sh-16. One plum shot silk sleeveless A- line dress with green embroidered leaf pattern, coat with band collar, flat pockets and self buttons, Favourbrook label. B-36, W-28, H-34, L-34. Excellent. $100-200
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582 CHANEL COUTURE 3-PIECE SILK and GOLD LAME SKIRT SUIT, 1960s Shagreen effect in ivory pebbled gold, boxy jacket with four patch pockets trimmed in looped black cord with metallic gold ribbon, gilt lion mask cuff buttons, black silk lining with weighted hem, shell and pencil skirt having interesting seam details, shell hem tabbed at sides. Chamfered label over tape stamped 09869. Shell B- 35, skirt W-25, H-36, L-19, jacket B-40, L-21. (Small spot of brocade loss on jacket front and back of one sleeve) good. $300-500
583 TINA LESER SILK DAY DRESS and COAT with POPPIES, 1960s Short sleeve cream A-line dress with collar, angled pockets and single poppy appliqué, back belt, matelassé coat with oversized poppies in black, orange and grey, hidden snap closures, band collar, hidden vertical pockets, orange crepe lining. Labeled. B-36, W-34, H-37, L-33 1/2, coat B-36, Sh-15, Slv-22, L-35 1/2. (Few tiny spots on dress back, small light stain at coat hem) very good. $200-300
583.1 SARI SILK COCKTAIL DRESS, 1950s - 1960s Single-shoulder dress fashioned from black and gold sari silk with floral repeat and wide border bands. Unlabeled. (Missing belt) good. $-
584 KEY TAG EVENING ENSEMBLE, 1964 - 1965 Dress fashioned from cream and black cardboard ring tags, the black tags having applied mirror squares, joined by metal rings; skullcap with chin strap fashioned from larger cream tags. Unlabeled. Together with a skullcap fashioned from black suede squares and silver-tone chains. L-56 (minor losses, few tiny spots, some browning to white hat) very good. MMA $300-400
585 RUDI GERNREICH TUNIC and KNICKERS, 1960s Cream and chestnut brown chenille woven in a zig-zag pattern, long sleeve top with mock turtleneck and back zipper, knickers having button cuff and elastic waist. Harmon Knitwear label. B-34, top L-23, W-24-30, Ins-17 1/2. Excellent. GLC $200-300
586 RUDI GERNREICH GEOMETRIC PATTERN KNIT DRESS, c. 1970 Wide A-line in mustard wool with repeating red circles within rectangles, long sleeve having slightly flared cuff with the pattern in purple. Labeled. B-40, L-38. (One sleeve slightly stained at hem, very minor underarm stains) good. $100-200
587 A SUGGESTIVE PIERRE CARDIN TWEED DAY DRESS, 1960s Brown and cream wool shift with notched armhole having large faux front zipper set in a phallic form brown appliqué continuing around neck and onto shoulders with buttons. Labeled. B-36, L-38. Excellent. $250-350
588 PIERRE CARDIN SPACE-AGE VINYL RAINCOAT, 1960s White zip-front A-line having topstitched details, band collar with Modernist snap, angled pockets beneath topstitched band forming curved side openings and back belt, black double-knit lining. Labeled. B-38, Sh-16, Slv-22 1/2, L-36. (Minor soil and discoloration,some missing stitches on collar) good. $300-400
589 BLACK PANTSUIT with METAL BEADS, 1960s Knit long sleeve tunic and stovepipe trousers with elastic waistband having horizontal bands of various shaped gold beads. B-37, tunic L-26, W-32, Ins-29 1/2. (Some bead losses) good. GLC $100-200
590 PARIS LABEL EMBROIDERED BODICE, c. 1963 Ethnic-inspired design in cranberry velvet having cream tamboor embroided decoration with clear beads, slightly puffed 3/4 sleeve, two tiny pockets, scalloped peplum. Label "Francevramant". Excellent. Together with a pair of French gold silk satin trousers gathered into wide waistband, tapering toward the ankle, unlabeled. B-36, Sh-14, bodice L-20, trouser W-30, Ins-26. (Small snag, few spots). Good. MMA $100-200
591 PARAPHERNALIA SGT. PEPPER DRESS, 1967 2-piece red, black and blue striped polyester knit, the jacket having small collar above bands of looped pink and red trim with tassels and gold globular buttons, hidden snaps, bias-cut wide A-line mini skirt. Label: Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
Designed by Michael Mott for Paraphernalia. B-36, jacket L-23, W-26, skirt L-17. (Few small slightly faded spots, very faint small stain on cuff) very good. $1200-1800
592 COURREGES ORANGE WOOL MIDI COATDRESS, c. 1970 Short sleeve with topstitching, orange plastic buttons, self belt having silver tone logo ornament, wide belt loops, vertical pockets set in front seams. Labeled and stamped 69308. B-38, W-32, H-40, L-48. (Two worn spots on belt, tiny moth bite on shoulder and belt back) good. $200-300
593 COURREGES BLACK DAY DRESS, 1960s Short sleeve wool blend crepe having V-neck with insert and wide waistband with topstitched seam details, A- line skirt, Couture Future label stamped 041351. B-34, W-30, H-38, L-39. Excellent. GLC $300-500
593.1 HERBERT LEVINE SUEDE DRESS and BOOT ENSEMBLE, 1966 - 1967 Orchid pink sleeveless maxi dress having deep V neck, slightly blouson bodice with self buttons to the sides, side slits. Matching hip boots designed to be belted at waist, having back zipper, square toe and block heel. Dress unlabeled, boots labeled insole. B-38, W-34, H-38, L-49, boots 8 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 41 1/2, approx size 7 1/2. (Missing one button, minor soil, dye irregularities, few spots) good. MMA $100-200
594 COURREGES LEATHER TRIMMED DAY DRESS, 1960s Sleeveless cream wool acrylic blend with horizontal rib, square neckline, off-center leather snaps and buckle set in wide midriff band, single angled pocket, topstitch details. Labeled. B-35, W-28-30, H-36, L-42 1/2. Excellent. $300-500
595 MAN’S CHESTER BARRIE FUR TRIMMED TOPCOAT, 1968 Heavy black wool having Persian lamb shawl collar, raglan sleeve, suede cuff, buttons and binding to front edge and angled pockets, back vent, satin lining with three pockets and arm straps. Loomed and tailored in Great Britain, Labeled. Ch-46, L-46. Excellent. $150-250
596 COURREGES GREEN WOOL COAT, 1970s Fern green having double breast, rounded collar, self belt with buttons, shaped patch pockets with curved tab and button, shaped back panel with belt channel, topstitching, satin lining. Labeled, stamped 43821. B-38, Sh- 15 1/2, Slv-23, W-36, L-43. (Minor surface moth damage) very good. GLC $800-1200
597 DIOR LICENSED DESIGN SILK BUTTERFLY DRESS, 1960s Cream chiffon printed with large rounds of halftone dots, having butterfly sleeve, attached satin sash, flared skirt, satin underdress. Chantal label, made for the Middle Eastern market. B-36, W-30, L-36. (Light stains under arms and bodice) good. $250-350
598 PIERRE CARDIN PRINTED SILK DAY DRESS, 1960s Polychrome abstract brushstroke print having short sleeve blouson bodice with foldover tie collar and gathered skirt with vertical pockets, silk lining. Paris label. B-44, W-28, L-48. (Faint stains on collar and underarms) good. $100-200
599 GALANOS HEART PRINT SILK DRESS, 1968 - 1970 Black silk dotted with cream hearts having wide collar, hidden front buttons, long cuffed sleeve, four patch pockets with shaped flap and buttons molded with heart, self sash. Labeled. B-36, W-34, H-38, L-39. Excellent. MMA $150-250
600 CHRISTIAN DIOR PLAID SILK DRESS and JACKET, 1960s Blue, black and white print, sleeveless dress having dropped waist and skirt with wide box pleats, matching jacket with 3/4 sleeve, two button front and single cuff button. New York label. B-36, W-32, L-37, jacket B-38, Sh-16, L-21 1/2. (Jacket sleeve edge slightly frayed, small faint stain at skirt hem) very good. $300-400
601 CHANEL COUTURE BLACK SILK CREPE DINNER DRESS, 1960s. Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
V-neck bodice with crossed front panels forming back waistband with two self buttons, long sleeve having 5- button closure, slim skirt slit at front hem. Chamfered label over tape numbered 76158. B-38, W-32, H-37, L-42. (Small seam separation on one sleeve) excellent. $200-300
602 TWO NORELL LITTLE BLACK DRESSES, 1960s Both sleeveless wool crepe: One princess-line with band collar having back closure with large rhinestone buttons, B-34, W-30, H-36, L-38, one boatneck with curved yoke, set-in waist, slightly gathered skirt with vertical pockets, leather belt, B-34, W-26, H-36, L-37, (minor wear to belt). Both labeled, excellent. MMA $200- 400
603 TRAVILLA PLEATED CHIFFON COCKTAIL DRESS, 1960s Sleeveless black silk having scoop neck bodice with chiffon pleats set in waist, slight A-line skirt having five tiers of concertina pleats with corded serpentine hems, silk underskirt. Travilla and Lillie Rubin labels. B-36, W-26, H-36, L-36. (One wire poking out in back) excellent. $200-300
604 MIGNON CHANGEABLE SILK COCKTAIL DRESS, c. 1965 Emerald green with cap sleeve, empire bodice with rows of scallops, velvet waistband with bow, wide A-line skirt. Labeled. B-34, natural W-30, H-38, L-39. (Small fade mark, hem let down) very good $100-200
605 NORELL SILK COCKTAIL DRESS with FEATHER HEM, 1960s Black babydoll style with spaghetti strap ties, concertina pleats and wide ostrich feather hem band. Lacking Norell label, dress has classic Norell "front" label. B-free, L-46. (Some feather losses, one shoulder tie shortened) very good. $200-300
606 NORELL BEADED CREPE COCKTAIL DRESS, 1960s Sleeveless black wool boatneck having self buttons at back, self sash with beaded fringe tassels, lower skirt covered in black bugle beads, slightly extended crepe underskirt. Labeled. B-40, W-36, H-42, L-44. Excellent. $200-300
607 SCAASI LACE COCKTAIL DRESS, 1960s Black re-embroidered lace over dusty pink silk having boned off-the-shoulder bodice with short sleeve, ruffled neckline and scalloped hem. Labeled. B-36, W-28, H-36, L-30. (Some broken threads at hem, some stays poking through lining) good. $100-200
608 PHILIP HULITAR LACE COCKTAIL DRESS, 1960s Black floral lace on net having elbow-length sleeve, scalloped neckline, high waist with satin bow belt over nude voile-over-crepe underdress, B-38, W-28, H-36, L-44 (few small holes in lace). Together with a Henri Bendel sleeveless party dress in black lace on white net over black taffeta with a blush pink bodice top, hem band and bow, B-36, W-26, L-44. Labeled. Very good-excellent. $200-300
609 VALENTINO CREPE COCKTAIL ENSEMBLE, c. 1968 Ecru viscose blend blouse with long sleeve, foldover collar/tie, having inserts of nylon floral lace, raised vertical tucks, satin flower at neckline, A-line skirt with angled U-shape pockets and silk-covered leather belt. Labeled. B-36, W-24, H-34, skirt L-26. (Small mark on sleeve and back of skirt, few very tiny pulls, wear and soil to belt) good. MMA $100-200
610 NORELL SILK DINNER DRESS, 1960 - 1963 Sleeveless black crepe having fitted bodice with boatneck ruched into curved front and back seams, dropped waist, gathered skirt with deep side seam pockets. Unlabeled, museum attribution. B-36, W-24, H-44, L-38. Excellent. MMA $100-200
611 GALANOS COCKTAIL ENSEMBLE, 1960s Silk dress having abstract polychrome floral with metallic brocade, long sleeve, hidden vertical pockets, inverted back pleat, B-34, W-31, H-36, L-34. Beige alpaca fleece coat lined in matching silk having topstitched details, vertical pockets and molded wood buttons. B-40, L-35. Labeled. Excellent. MMA $300-400 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
612 BEADED CHIFFON BABYDOLL DRESS, 1960s Black silk having sheer black over nude bodice with high pointed waist, beaded in a lattice of black bugle beads studded with alternating faceted black beads and rhinestones, flowing skirt layered over a chiffon and nude crepe underskirt. Unlabeled. B-33, W-28, H-36, L-36. (Section of rhinestones missing at right armhole, some beads losses) good $100-150
613 GIVENCHY PARIS METALLIC BROCADE COCKTAIL DRESS, 1960s Beautifully tailored 2-piece white and silver metallic matelasse, sleeveless bodice with angled pockets and seam details, A-line skirt slightly gathered into narrow waistband, silk lining. Labeled. B-36, W-24, H-36, skirt L-24. (Two very faint stains on skirt, tiny spot on bodice) very good. MMA $200-300
614 MALCOLM STARR METALLIC BROCADE COAT, 1960s Black wool brocaded with an ethnic-inspired pattern in red, gold and metallic gold threads, double-breasted having goldtone buttons with faceted black sets, wide collar with deeply notched lapel, vertical pockets set in seams. Elinor Simmons label. B-36, Sh-16, Slv-22 1/2, W-34, H-40, L-40. Excellent. $100-200
615 SARMI FEATHER TRIMMED COCKTAIL DRESS, 1968 - 1969 Sleeveless black silk crepe having long sleeve chiffon bodice overlay with asymmetrical black and white feather decoration and satin belt with bow at waist. Labeled. B-36, W-28, H-36, L-40. (Small hole near snap on left cuff) very good. MMA $200-300
616 CHRISTIAN DIOR LACE DRESS and HOODED JACKET, 1960s Black cocktail dress having full corset bodice, spaghetti strap and appliqué lace on net overlay with scalloped edge, trumpet flared lace skirt over black and brown tulle layers, black gauze with lace hem band, brown tulle and cream silk gazar. Matching unlined jacket having elbow length sleeve and floating hood attached at shoulders. New York label. B-34, W-24, L-37, jacket L-17. Excellent. $600-800
617 CEIL CHAPMAN PRINTED COTTON COCKTAIL DRESS, c. 1960s Cream sateen with pink, blue and green watercolor floral, ruched short sleeve, bodice having curved pleats set in deep boatneck and side seam, slender skirt, cotton lining. Labeled. B-36, W-28, H-36, L-41. Excellent. $150- 250
618 CHRISTIAN DIOR LACE DRESS with FEATHER HEM, 1960s Black embroidered net studded with silver tinsel over silk having sheer bodice top and long sleeve, back self button & loop closure, black satin waistband with back bow and gathered skirt decorated at hem with ostrich feathers and tinsel strips. New York label. B-36, W-26, L-39. (Few holes in net at back of sleeves, small tear in skirt) good. $500-700
619 STAVROPOULOS CHENILLE COCKTAIL ENSEMBLE, 1970s Pale coral silk having a net overlay with swirls of coral chenille and cord with silver lurex threads, sleeveless dress with scalloped strap, V-neck and scoop back, flared skirt with inverted back pleat, matching bolero with 3/4 sleeve. Labeled. B-38, W-30, H-40, L-40, jacket L-17. Excellent. $150-250
620 OSCAR de la RENTA BEADED TWO-PIECE DRESS, c. 1970 Nude chiffon short sleeve V-neck top having a net overlay covered in platinum domes studded with tiny clear beads, sleeve and V-neck edged in bugle beads, matching pencil skirt with grosgrain ribbon waistband, tulle band at both hems. Labeled. B-38, W-26, H-36, skirt L-25. (Minor losses, spare beads retained, tulle unstitched at back of skirt) very good. $200-300
621 ADOLFO BEADED BODICE, 1960s Bone silk satin lavishly decorated with pink, silver and pearl beads and large rhinestones, slightly belled three- quarter sleeve, looped beaded fringe and back zipper. Labeled. B-40, L-38. (Minor losses, small tear in lining and minor interior soil) good. $100-200
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622 GUY LAROCHE BEADED EVENING ENSEMBLE, 1960s Sleeveless white silk scoop-neck column covered in vertical bands of tiny white beads and sequins, set-in waist, back slit, boxy open front jacket having sequined collar, cuff and pocket trim. Labeled. B-36, W-26, H-38, L-55, jacket L-23. (Bead losses, jacket let out under arms) good. $100-200
623 PIERRE BALMAIN COUTURE EVENING ENSEMBLE, 1960s Sleeveless green velvet A-line having wide appliquéd bands of mylar with green, gold and pearl beads and large plastic cabochons, matching wrap tapering at either end to a fancy silk tassel. Labeled over tape inked "147830". B-38, W-34, H-38, L-53. (Minor losses) excellent. MMA $200-300
624 GALANOS EVENING GOWN with FLORAL APPLIQUE, 1968 Sleeveless black silk fitted through the hip having straight-cut spaghetti strap bodice decorated with white flowers made of stiffened ribbed cotton, flared hem. Labeled. B-34, W-24, H-34, L-58. (Few loose threads to flowers, hem partly unstitched) very good. MMA $250-350
625 CHRISTIAN DIOR COUTURE GOWN, FALL/WINTER 1969 Brown chiffon and flocked velvet floral with silver Lurex threads, having kimono-type sleeve, neck sash with back bow, extended chiffon underskirt. Collection label stamped "I48070". B-38, L-54. Excellent. The same dress in cream was donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection by Sunny Von Bulow. $500-800
626 HATTIE CARNEGIE SATIN and VELVET BROCADE GOWN, 1960s White silk having pink and green watercolor floral brocaded with rose pink velvet, fitted sleeveless bodice and slightly gathered A-line skirt. Labeled. B-36, W-28, H-42, L-54. (Hem partly unsewn) otherwise excellent. $200-300
627 HATTIE CARNEGIE WARP PRINTED and BROCADE GOWN, c. 1960 Sleeveless warp printed floral silk in black and white brocaded with linear white flowers, boatneck and scoop back having crossed panels with four buttons, narrow A-line skirt. Labeled. B-34, W-28, H-36, L-56. (One button broken, label detached) very good. $150-250
628 GEORGE HALLE 2-PIECE SEQUINED SILK EVENING DRESS, 1960s Oversized flower print in grey, pink and celadon, sleeveless bodice having round collar and slit placket covered in iridescent pink sequins, cropped overbodice with sequined front panel, self buttons at back, wide sequined belt, gathered chiffon overskirt over printed A-line. Labeled. B-34, W-28, L-54. Excellent. GLC $250- 350
629 RICHILENE GLITTER FLORAL CHIFFON GOWN, 1970s Grey silk with sheer long sleeve and bodice top, having a whimsical floral in grey and silver glitter, back hem slit, grey under-dress. Labeled. B-38, W-34, H-40, L-54. Excellent. $100-200
630 DIOR METALLIC and SEQUINED LONG SHIRT-DRESS, 1970s Purple sequins on viscose with blue and purple Lurex threads, spread collar, long cuffed sleeve, front placket with buttons to knee, rope belt of self fabric bound at intervals with silk thread and fringe with sequins. Boutique label stamped "277440I807". B-34, W-32, H-38, L-62. Excellent. $600-800
631 MOLLY PARNIS METALLIC BROCADE EVENING DRESS, 1970s Long sleeve black silk chiffon A-line brocaded with large-scale metallic gold botehs, sleeveless satin underdress. Labeled. B-40, W-36, H-42, L-51. Excellent. $100-200
632 METALLIC BROCADE JUMPSUIT, c. 1970 Sleeveless polychrome floral print brocaded with gold leaf forms having fold-down collar with tinsel and beaded trim, slightly gathered bodice, set-in waist, wide leg trousers, self sash, unlabeled. B-36, W-28, L-59. (Few broken metallic threads, hook & eye missing at neck) excellent. $100-200
633 NORMAN NORELL PRINTED RAW SILK MAXI DRESS, 1970s Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
Polychrome stylized gladious print with 3/4 sleeve, boat neck, set-in waist and full skirt. Labeled. B-34, W-28, L-53. (Faint stain and soil on sleeve, stitch marks at waist) good. GLC $200-300
634 OSSIE CLARK MOSS CREPE MAXI DRESS, c. 1970 Black with tying halter top, ruched bust with lace appliqué, trumpet-flared skirt, unlined. Radley label. B-32, W-24, H-34, L-58. Excellent. $150-250
635 GIORGIO SANT’ANGELO PRINTED SILK MAXI DRESS, 1970s Red with polychrome abstract print, wide A-line with short puffed raglan sleeve open at the shoulder, neck tie and streamers, self sash. Label detached. B-36, L-52. Excellent. $250-350
636 TWO HALSTON SILK MAXI DRESSES, 1970s One red crepe A-line with angled neckline and long dolman sleeve tapering to a zippered wrist with large self sash, B-40, L-53. One square-cut black and white op-art striped voile having 3/4 sleeve and back neckline slit, non-conforming black underdress, B-38, L-54. Labeled. Very good. $200-400
637 LAGERFELD for CHLOE PRINTED SILK MAXI DRESS, 1970s Black with polychrome stylized floral having full sleeve gathered into wide cuff, set-in waist and A-line skirt with banded hem, striped wide silk belt. Labeled. B-36, W-32, H-40, L-58. Excellent. $400-600
638 RICHARD TAM / JON MANDL PRINTED MAXI DRESS, 1970s White with a large-scale stylized chevron print, fitted short sleeve bodice and full skirt with self sash. Labeled. B-38, W-28, L-56. (Very faint small stain to lower skirt) very good $100-200
639 CARDINALI CHIFFON PANTS ENSEMBLE, 1967 Green silk with a large-scale watercolor floral in green, lilac and pink, sleevelees wide-leg jumpsuit having scoop neck and back, matching circular cape with self button & loop neck closure. Labeled. B-36, W-28, H-36, L-58. (Several small holes in cape neck area) Cape-good, jumpsuit-excellent. GLC $250-350
640 PRINTED CHIFFON CAFTAN, c. 1970 Polychrome flower power print with self button & loop closures, long slightly belled sleeve. Unlabeled. B-40, L-50. (Some wear to buttons) very good. GLC $100-200
641 TWO SILK INDIAN EMBROIDERED MAXI DRESSES, 1965 - 1970 Both sleeveless A-line with side slits and silk lining: One having polychrome floral on curry ground with metallic gold embroidery, wide self sash, B-36, L-51; one lime green with blue and green tambour embroidered floral, B-32, L-51. Delhiwalla label. Excellent. FIT $100-200
642 TWO METALLIC BROCADE MAXI DRESSES, c. 1970 One cream brocaded in gold in a pattern of scrolls, botehs and chevrons with brown diamonds, short sleeve, pointed apron front over A-line skirt pieced with an angled hem, B-36, W-28, H-38, L-55, (fscattered small faint spots). One tribal-inspired print with gold brocade, wrap front with snap closures, 3/4 sleeve, banded neckline and skirt edge, B-34, W-27, H-38, L-58, (few broken metallic threads). Both unlabeled. Very good-excellent. $100-200
643 ETHNIC-INSPIRED METALLIC BROCADE DRESS, 1960s -1970s Light brown voile with orange and green paisley print brocaded with gold botehs having long sleeve and V- neck, trimmed with openwork tinsel bands. B-38, W-26, L-58. (Few broken threads), excellent $100-200
644 THREE INDIAN-INSPIRED METALLIC BROCADE GARMENTS, 1960s Tina Leser silver trousers with polychrome flowerheads, back zipper, labeled, W-26, H-36, Ins-27, (small seam separation at waistband); Saks label trouser suit with pink and metallic gold carnations, collarless jacket, elbow-length sleeve, self buttons, matching trousers with tapered leg, B-40, jacket L-27, W-24, H-34, Ins-29, (slight soil at folds near hem). Unlabeled skirt suit in brown with polychrome and metallic gold paisley, gilt Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017 buttons with faux pearls, A-line skirt, B-36, Sh-15, Slv-22, W-30, H-36, skirt L-27 (seam separation under one arm). Good to excellent $100-200
645 SERENDIPITY APPLIQUED SHIBORI DENIM MAXI DRESS, 1967 Long sleeve with jeans styling, appliquéd with frogs and water lillies in various cottons, having patch pockets, silvertone buttons stamped "Equipments - Militaries". Labeled. B-36, Sh-14, Slv-25, W-32, H-40, L-57. Excellent. $200-300
646 SHANNON RODGERS and SARFF ZUMPANO MAXI DRESSES, 1960s Both long sleeve with self buttons and wide belt: Rodgers for Jerry Silverman cream organdy, the skirt appliquéd with heavy cotton in a colorful ethnic-inspired print and orange embroidery, B-36, W-28, L-53, (few spots). Zumpano orange silk twill 2-piece, the skirt appliquéd with butterfly and abstract floral in various silk prints and solids, B-40, W-28, H-42, skirt L-42, (belt buckle fraying, minor soil). Labeled. Good. $150-250
647 LANVIN PRINTED KNIT MAXI DRESS, 1970s Sleeveless white A-line with whimsical polychrome floral landscape, empire bodice having navy blue strap and front tie. Boutique label. B-36, high W-28, H-38, L-58. (2-inch open seam at zipper) otherwise excellent. $200-300
648 TWO BUCKSKIN ENSEMBLES, LATE 1960s - EARLY 1970s One vest having applied rows of long polychrome fringe and 2-tone whipstitch edging, matching A-line skirt. Unlabeled.Vest B-38, L-38, skirt W-30, H-38, L-36. Andrea Aranow light brown vest appliquéd with various reptile skins and feathers. Dakota Transit label. B-36, L-29. Matching floppy hat with turnback brim at front. (Minor applique losses). Very good-excellent. Together with a Jacques Kaplan painted calfskin cape in fair condition (not pictured). MMA $200-300
649 PAULA SWEET "MUSLIN MINK" JACKET c. 1975 Natural muslin cropped jacket with applied rows of polychrome printed raw-edged fringe. Labeled. Size medium, L-22. Together with a cream cotton padded shoulder bag in the form of an oversized hand with flap. Unlabeled, 20 x 26 with 7" strap. Together with (not pictured) a white sweatshirt with paint decoration. Very good-excellent. MMA $100-150
650 THREE FAIE JOYCE PRINTED MINI DRESSES, 1965 - 1970 All A-line with narrow strap: One green madras with tambour embroidery, B-34, L-33 (1-inch mend on bust); one stylized floral inset with mirrors, B-36, L-34; one with blue and green printed medallions, B-36, L-34 (wear to straps). Unlabeled, museum attribution, two having Delhiwalla maker's label. Good-excellent. FIT $100- 200
651 GINA FRATINI PRINTED WOOL PEASANT DRESS , 1970s Black open weave with polychrome ethnic-inspired floral, ruffled collar with lace edging, full sleeve gathered into wide cuff, full pleated skirt with deep hem ruffle and ball fringe, self sash. Labeled. B-36, W-26, L-47. Excellent. $100-200
652 ZANDRA RHODES THREE-PIECE PRINTED SILK ENSEMBLE, 1970s Black silk chiffon screen printed with white tribal-inspired print, ruffled and lobed demilune top with neck and side ties, lobed skirt over layers of chiffon having elastic waist, square wrap. Labeled. B-free, W unstretched-28, L-25. (Lacking petticoat) otherwise excellent. GLC $300-400
653 LA MENDOLA PRINTED SILK DRESS and SCARF, 1970s Brown with beige and white Renaissance-inspired print, jersey bodice with V-neck and back, long full chiffon sleeve gathered into wide cuff with faux self buttons over snaps, full chiffon skirt over pink underskirt, long self sash, weighted triangular scarf. Labeled. B-34, W-24, L-44. (Small mend, tiny spots and unexplained snap added to scarf, small faint spots on dress, seam separation at zipper) good. $100-200
654 VALENTINO FOUR-PIECE ENSEMBLE, 1970s Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
Printed with various nuts and red berries on brown, long velveteen collarless jacket with angled pockets, wide A-line maxi-skirt gathered into waistline, matching long sleeve silk shirt with wide collar, cuff and placket with topstitching, triangular silk scarf. Jacket B-38, Sh-15 1/2, Slv-22, jacket L-33, skirt W-26, H-42, skirt L-44, shirt B-36. Labeled. Excellent. $200-300
655 LANVIN DOTTED WOOL ENSEMBLE, 1970s Grey with charcoal dots, the top having 3/4 cuffed sleeve cut as one with cape over button front with quilted velvet collar and self sash, pleated mid-calf skirt with two rows of buttons. Labeled. Top marked size 40, skirt W-28, H-38, L-32. Excellent. $300-500
656 YVES SAINT LAURENT WOOL SKIRT SUIT, c. 1970 Double-breasted tan gabardine having wide collar and lapel with deep slit, single breast pocket, patch pockets at hip, A-line skirt, silk lining. Paris label stamped "24304". B-36, Sh-15, Slv-22 1/2, jacket L-28, W-26, skirt L-25. (Small spot on lapel) very good. MMA $100-200
657 SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE TROUSER SUIT, c. 1970 Black double-breasted jacket having extended lapel, patch pockets, topstitching, matching wide-leg trousers. Labeled. B-36, Sh-15 1/2, Slv-24, jacket L-26 1/2, W-26, Ins-31. Excellent. MMA $200-300
658 UNUSUAL JAY THORPE WOOL JUMPSUIT, 1970s Pattern weave in brown, black, olive green and ivory having zip front, stand collar and wide leg open down the back from the hip, angled pockets beneath a coat front with large patch pockets. Labeled. (Few pulled threads, lacking interior belt, cuff button detached but retained) good. GLC $100-200
659 MANS ABERCROMBIE & FITCH SEERSUCKER SUIT, 1976 Machine washable in off-white with blue stripe, three pocket jacket with two inside pockets, trousers having angled front pockets, back welt pockets, suspender buttons. Labeled. Ch-44, Sh-19, Slv-24, jacket L-33, W-36, inseam 31 1/2 with 3 inch available hem. (Soiled inside collar, needs washing) otherwise excellent. Together with a British Hong Kong natural cotton blazer with terra cotta tropical print and nacre button, Honolulu label. Ch-42, Sh-19, Slv-23, L-33. (Minor spots and color migration) very good. $200-300
660 PUCCI PRINTED COTTON BLOUSE, 1970s Grey with colorful swirls, labeled, B-38, L-31. Together with a McMullen green and red floral on white, labeled, B-38, L-27; and a Domitillo floral print in shades of pink and peach, signed within design, B-38, L-28. Excellent. $100-150
661 LANVIN, LILLY PULITZER and ARMANI SILK BLOUSES, 1970s - 1990s Lanvin sleeveless with Chinese-inspired print of 100 boys and neck tie, B-40, L-24; Lilly long sleeve pink abstract floral on chartreuse, B-42, L-27; Armani sleeveless watercolor print chiffon, B-40, L-27. Labeled. Excellent. $100-200
662 CHANEL CHIFFON and LACE BLOUSE, 1970s Pale pink silk having large, slightly gathered shawl collar with double lace ruffle and sheer sleeve with double- ruffled cuff, single hook & eye closure and front hem points. "Creations" label. B-38, L-24. (Cuff elastic stretched out) very good. $100-200
663 FIVE CHRISTIAN DIOR BLOUSES, 1970s - 1980s One red and black printed silk with wrap front and off-center buttons, B-44; one black satin wrap-front with gathered elastic waist, B-46; two double-breasted voile with puffed sleeve and bow cuff, breast pockets and logo buttons: one black with white dots, one cream (few spots), B-48; one changeable lilac chiffon having cross stitch embroidered yoke, B-free, (tiny spot on front placket and collar). Labeled, two numbered. Good- excellent $100-200
664 HERMES THEATRE d'OMBRES PRINTED SILK BLOUSE, 1960s Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
Cream twill with whimsical seafaring print in blue and grey silhouettes with gold rope and blue border, short sleeve with button cuff, titled on back. Artist Francoise de la Perriere, labeled. B-38, L-22 1/2. Excellent. $200- 300
665 HERMES SHELL PRINT SWIMSUIT, 1970s Yellow-gold stretch nylon maillot printed with orange, black and white shells, starfish and coral, cups shaped with triple darts. Labeled. Size 42, fits 8-10. New, unworn condition. $100-200
666 HERMES FEUX d'ARTIFACE BLOUSE, 150th ANNIVERSARY DESIGN, 1987 Black silk twill with colorful rider on horseback and fireworks, Artist Michel Duchene. Labeled. B-40, Sh-16, Slv-29, L-29. (Two minor faint spots) excellent. GLC $350-450
667 HERMES QU'IMPORTE le FLACONS SCARF, ISSUED 1988 Printed silk twill depicting various perfume bottles on red ground with navy border, design by Catherine Baschet. Labeled within design. 35 x 35. (Scattered spots) good. $100-150
668 THREE LADIES YVES SAINT LAURENT FELT HATS, 1970s. All wide-brim with black bow band: One teal with top-stitched upturned brim having grosgrain band and binding, 13 x 4; one grey having flat crown and grosgrain band, 14 1/2 x 13 x 3 1/2; one grey with wide velvet band, down-turned brim with velvet underside and topstitching, 12 x 5 1/2. All labeled. Together with a Saint Laurent Rive Gauche purple raffia hat with silver and gold trim, 8 x 3 1/4. Excellent. $150-250
669 THREE MONUMENTAL FAUX TORTOISE HAIR COMBS, 1977 Probably designed for theatrical use, plastic pierced in various traditional patterns, approximately 34 inches wide. (One having two broken teeth, one with small glue mark on back above teeth) good-excellent. MMA $100-200
670 BROWN LEATHER and CROCODILE HANDBAG, 1970s Bellows-style with separate top and twin handles joined by brass hardware, two zippered interior pockets, unlabeled, 10 1/2 x 8 x 1, 12" handles. (Minor wear) very good. $100-150
671 TWO KELLY-STYLE CROCODILE HANDBAGS Both having silver tone clasp: One black with red interior having zippered and divided open pocket, labeled Francesco Santoro, Beverly Hills; one brown with beige interior having one open pocket, labeled Coccopelle. Colombian cities tags attached. 12 1/2 x 10 x 5, with 6-inch handle. (Very minor wear to bottom corners) excellent. $200-300
672 RHINESTONE BODY JEWELRY BODICE, c. 1970 In the style of Bill Smith, halter top comprised of rhinestone swags and silver metal chains with lobster claw clasps. Unsigned. L-27. Excellent. $200-300
673 TWO PATRICK KELLY BLACKAMOOR PINS, 1980s Matched pair of gold metal busts enameled and set with colored glass jewels. Unsigned. 3 3/8 x 1 1/2. APKP $100-200
674 PATRICK KELLY LINK NECKLACE, 1980s Heavy gold metal chain with faux coins, wood discs and red plastic drops. Unsigned. L-24. Excellent. APKP $80-120
675 PATRICK KELLY BLACKAMOOR EAR CLIPS, 1980s Matched pair of gold metal busts enameled and set with red and clear glass jewels. 2 x 1. Unsigned. Excellent. APKP $100-200
676 THREE PATRICK KELLY FIGURAL BROOCHES, 1980s Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
Gold metal busts with turban and feathers, set with clear and colored glass stones. Signed. 3 x 1 1/4. Excellent. APKP $150-250
677 TWO PATRICK KELLY ICONIC HEART NECKLACES, 1980s Matched pair having gold metal oval link chains with various pierced and stamped hearts decorated with clear and red glass sets. Unsigned. L-15. (A single heart slightly oxidized) excellent. APKP $200-400
678 EIGHT PATRICK KELLY GOLD METAL BROOCHES, 1980s Five impressed leg with high heel and large bow at thigh, 3 1/2 x 1 7/8; three matching bow pins, 1 1/4 x 1 3/4. Unsigned. Excellent. APKP $150-250
679 SET of FOUR PATRICK KELLY BOW PINS, 1980s Large black taffeta bows decorated with silver tone button having rhinestone sets. Unlabeled. 8 x 6. Excellent. APKP $60-100
680 PATRICK KELLY FAUX PEARL BRACELET, 1980s Gold metal link chain and strand of large pearls mounted on a fancy oval clasp and joined by two chains with pearl drops. Unsigned. L- 8 1/2. Excellent. APKP $100-200
681 PATRICK KELLY PRINTED SKIRT SUIT, SPRING/SUMMER 1989 Black and white abstract print cotton piqué, collarless jacket with square neckline, patch pockets and large, domed buttons, matching pencil skirt with wide waistband and angled pockets, satin lining. Labeled. B-34, jacket L-27, W-24, H-36, skirt L-23 1/2. (One pocket and jacket lining hem partially unstitched) very good. APKP $100-200
682 PATRICK KELLY DENIM DICE ENSEMBLE, SPRING/SUMMER 1989 Deadstock charcoal cotton with white pinstripe, short sleeve jacket with notched cuff, wide lapel, vest-style hem and three dice buttons; pencil skirt with wide waist band having button tab and angled pockets, black and white dice print lining; dice print silk chiffon scarf. Labeled, partial hang tags attached. B-34, jacket L-22, W-26, H-36, skirt L-28 (extra dice button). Pristine. APKP $150-250
683 VICKI TIEL DOTTED COTTON SKIRT SUIT, 1980s Black piqué with white dots, peplum jacket having short sleeve, curved V-neck, button & loop closures, pencil skirt with smaller dots and back slit. Labeled. B-34, jacket L-23, W-26, H-34, skirt L-24. (Slight wear to loops) excellent. MMA $100-200
684 CHANEL DOTTED SILK SKIRT SUIT, 1980s Ivory with subtle white dots, long jacket having pleats set into waistband above pleated pockets with flap and goldtone Chanel buttons with profile, matching skirt having stitched-down pleats flaring at the hem. Labeled. B-44, jacket W-30, L-33, skirt W-26, H-38, L-22. (Two faint spots on sleeve) very good. $200-300
685 TWO DESIGNER SKIRT SUITS, 1980s Lanvin black rayon having long jacket with cream floral lace trim and patch pockets, A-line skirt, B-40, Sh-17, Slv-22, jacket L-28, W-28, H-40, skirt L-20. Valentino in wool and linen having cream and black plaid novelty- weave jacket with black collar, cuff and trim, faux pockets and mother-of-pearl buttons, black pencil skirt, B- 40, jacket L-21, W-32, H-40, skirt L-25 1/2. Labeled. Excellent. $100-200
686 PATRICK KELLY WOOL SKIRT SUIT, FALL/WINTER 1989 Charcoal flannel cropped jacket with white topstitched details, angled zipper, two zippered pockets, one faux pocket with flap and self belt set in side seams, matching high-waist pencil skirt with two front zippers from waist to hem. Labeled. B-40, Sh-18, Slv-26, jacket L-20, W-28, H-36, skirt L-23. Excellent. APKP $250-350
687 PATRICK KELLY BRUSHED WOOL SKIRT SUIT, FALL/WINTER 1989 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
Teal double-breasted jacket with wide collar and extended lapel, goldtone buttons, skirt having wide waistband with tab and self button, fitted through the hip flaring into a circle skirt. Labeled. B-36, Sh-17, Slv- 23, jacket L-26, W-26, H-36, skirt L-37. (Pinhole in jacket side seam) excellent. APKP $100-200
688 PATRICK KELLY BICOLOR SUIT and SEPARATES, 1980s Blue combed wool suit, jacket having extended lapel, cuffed sleeve and front pleats set in wide black waistband with blue buttons, maxi skirt in black fitted through hip above blue full circle, B-36, jacket L-20, W- 26, H-36, skirt L-44, black and yellow jacket with shawl collar, B-40, W-26, L-26; black and yellow reversible cape with angled hem. L-44. Suit and jacket labeled. Excellent. APKP $200-300
689 THIERRY MUGLER SATIN PEPLUM JACKET, 1980s Lime green with double breast, black velvet pieced shawl collar, faux pockets with velvet flap, flared hip and pleated back peplum, velvet buttons over snap closures. Labeled. B-43, Sh-14 1/2, Slv 24, W-26, L-26. Excellent. $150-250
690 MOSCHINO SKIRT SUIT and JACKET, 1980s Jigsaw puzzle jacket and skirt in cream and black crepe with angled flap pockets and self buttons, B-40, Sh-17, Slv-23 1/2, W-29, H-36, skirt L-19,. Black wool jacket with red and gold trim having epaulets and jingle bell buttons, B-36, Sh-15 1/2, Slv-22, L-17. Both Cheap and Chic label. Excellent. $200-400
691 MOSCHINO CHEAP & CHIC OLIVE OYL PRINT BLAZER Taxicab yellow rayon/cotton faille having black silhouettes, convex gold tone buttons embossed "Cheap & Chic" with Olive Oyl figure, labeled. B-36, Sh-16, Slv-23, L-27. Excellent. $200-300
692 CLAUDE MONTANA and THEIRRY MUGLER JACKETS, 1980s Both black: Montana in wool with zip front and sleeve, triangular cranberry velvet appliqués and vertical pockets, B-36, Sh-16, Slv 23 1/2, L-27 1/2; Mugler rayon acetate blend having cutout shoulder, curved white collar with raised seam detail, white fin on cuff, pockets set in curved seams, B-36, W-31, L-25. Both labeled. Excellent. $200-300
693 KARL LAGERFELD DRESS and SKIRT SUIT, 1980s Suit with pumpkin wool jacket having wide collar and lapel with exaggerated notch, curved pockets under faux flaps, logo buttons, faux wrap skirt with pieced yoke, side seam pockets, label cut out, B-34, jacket L-27, W-26, H-34, skirt L-20 1/2, (faint stain and small spots on lapel). Navy wool blend coatdress with curved double lapel, long cuffed sleeve, curved hip pockets, navy buttons set in gold collars, silk lining, labeled, B-36, W-32. H-38, L-40. Good-excellent. $200-300
694 SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE VELVET SKIRT SUIT, 1980s Plum princess-line jacket with stand collar, gathered sleeve, faceted black glass buttons, matching midi skirt with wide waistband, pleats and angled pockets. Labeled. B-40, Sh-16, Slv-22 1/2, jacket L-21, W-28, H-40, skirt L-31. Excellent. $200-300
695 PATRICK KELLY SATIN and LACE ENSEMBLE, FALL/WINTER 1988 Blue-violet synthetic satin jacket having extended lapel, single self button and curved hem dipping to a slightly ruffled back with self tie, black taffeta wide A-line skirt having wide satin hem band and an overlay of box pleated black floral lace on net. Labeled. B-34, jacket L-26, W-23, skirt L-36. Excellent. APKP $250-350
696 PATRICK KELLY COCKTAIL DRESS, FALL/WINTER 1986 Black synthetic knit with stand collar, long sleeve and long over-the-shoulder drape cut as one with skirt front decorated in a meandering pattern of chenille with lurex threads. Labeled and hang tag attached. B-40, W-32, H-36, L-39. Excellent. APKP $100-200
697 PATRICK KELLY QUILTED COCKTAIL DRESS, FALL/WINTER 1989 Blue acetate with black feather brocade and black quilting having foldover boatneck and scoop back, satin lining. Labeled. B-36, W-26, H-36, L-36. Excellent. APKP $200-300 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
698 PATRICK KELLY COCKTAIL DRESS, SPRING/SUMMER 1989 Long sleeve black puckered synthetic crepe having scoop neck decorated with cloth camellia flowers. Labeled. B-36, W-26, H-36, L-38 (Small section of hem unstitched, minor soil to one flower) very good. APKP $100-200
699 LANVIN STRAPLESS LAME COCKTAIL DRESS, 1980s Black synthetic blend and metallic gold having boned bodice wrapped around the top with a large bow and slightly gathered at sides, narrow skirt, back buttons to knee. Labeled. B-36, W-28, H-36, L-35. Excellent. $100- 200
700 TED LAPIDUS SILVER PAISLEY COCKTAIL DRESS, c.1980 Sleeveless, woven tone-on-tone polyester, band collar, ruched bodice with angled armhole, deep V-back with four wide straps, dropped angled waist, accordion pleated skirt,. Labeled. B-36, W-30, H-36, L-47. (Hook & eye closures missing from back of collar) otherwise excellent. $100-200
701 OSCAR de la RENTED PRINTED and SEQUINED CHIFFON DRESS Long sleeve taupe silk printed with a pink and metallic gold floral, high-waisted bodice decorated with silver metallic embroidery, heart-shaped spangles, gold sequins, coiled copper cord, Labeled. B-36, high W-30, H-38, L-42. (Very minor losses) excellent. $100-200
702 TWO ANDREA ODICINI SILK COCKTAIL DRESSES, 1980s Both printed green silk: One sleeveless with polychrome floral having smocking and ruffled trim, B-36, W-30, H-36, L-37; one damask long sleeve with black and white roses having neckline cutouts and large hem ruffle with bow B-38, W-32, H-38, L-37. Labeled. Excellent. MMA $100-200
703 HANAE MORI BAMBOO PRINT SILK DRESS Royal purple with stylized white bamboo, having long cuffed chiffon sleeve, double breasted with angled self buttons, signature silk lining. Labeled. B-38, W-34, H-40, L-40. Excellent. $100-200
704 PATRICK KELLY STRAPLESS DICE SHEATH, SPRING/SUMMER 1989 Black stretch cotton blend slightly gathered above bust and decorated with two black and yellow dice, front hem having two rows of dice. Labeled. B-34, W-24, H-34, L-31. Excellent. APKP $100-200
705 PATRICK KELLY PRINTED DICE ENSEMBLE, SPRING/SUMMER 1989 Rayon faille, double-breasted yellow jacket with patch pockets, exaggerated lapel, black dice print, white and black skirt fitted through the hip above flared panels with deep slits. Labeled. B-38, jacket L-26, W-24, H-36, skirt L-26. Excellent. APKP $150-250
706 SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE SILK DAY DRESS, 1980s Fuchsia crepe with black dots having triangular collar and 3/4 cuffed sleeve, bodice fan pleated into a ruched midriff band with self sash, gathered A-line skirt with inverted front pleat,. Labeled. B-36, W-24, H-38, L-35. (Two tiny spots on collar) very good. $200-300
707 YVES SAINT LAURENT PRINTED SATIN SKIRT SUIT, 1980s Black silk with gold linear floral pattern, long jacket with stand collar, gold tone swirl buttons with black enamel, zippered sleeve, matching pencil skirt with kick pleat. Paris label stamped "58581". B-40, Sh-17, Slv-23, jacket L-30, W-28, H-36, skirt L-23. Excellent. $300-400
708 TWO DESIGNER PRINTED SILK ENSEMBLES, c. 1980 One Gianfranco Ferré black and bone abstract print in chiffon with satin stripe, V-neck blouse with back buttons, narrow skirt, B-40, W-26, H-36, skirt L-23, one Halston polychrome pencil stripe printed with tiny paisley dots, blouse with neck tie, gathered A-line skirt, B-40, W-26, skirt L-26. Labeled. Excellent. $100-200
709 UNGARO QUILTED SILK COATDRESS, 1980s Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
Stylized polychrome floral quilted in a paisley pattern, having velvet trim, front pockets, and molded buttons inset with velvet. Labeled. B-36, Sh-15, Slv-25, W-28, H-36, L-35. Excellent. MMA $100-200
710 TWO CHRISTIAN LACROIX LADIES GARMENTS, 1980s One burnout satin to chiffon dress in red and black abstract pattern having long sleeve, V neck and front slit, B-36,W-28, H-36, L-36; one white cotton matelasse trouser ensemble with scoop neck jacket having 3/4 sleeve, black button panel and pocket flaps, molded gold tone buttons, matching wide-leg pants with wide waistband, B-36, jacket L-22 1/2, W-26, Ins-29, overall pant L-42, (minor faint stain on pants). Very good-excellent. $150- 250
711 TWO PARIS DESIGNER WOOL GARMENTS, 1980s Courréges red and black colorblock dress with angled double breast, side-buttoning collar, pockets set in Van Dyke points, B-38, W-31, H-36, L-38 (fraying button loop). Lydia Carlton asymmetrical skirt suit in gold and black, plaid jacket having pleated shoulder, velvet-trimmed off-center closure, breast pocket, cuff and buttons, black and gold tweed narrow skirt, B-42, Sh-17, Slv-23, jacket L-23, W-32, H-38, skirt L-25. Both labeled. Excellent $100-200
712 PATRICK KELLY EMBROIDERED NAIL DRESS, FALL/WINTER 1988 Black velveteen having long sleeve, zip front and back tie with metallic silver embroidered nail design. B-36, W-28, H-36, L-38. Labeled. APKP $100-200
713 PATRICK KELLY WOOL DRESS and SEPARATES, FALL/WINTER 1989 Charcoal jersey with white topstitching: L``ong sleeve dress with mock turtleneck, pieced with vertical and horizontal bands, B-36, W-28, H-36, L-34 (some loose topstitching on one sleeve; short reversible flannel cape with exaggerated neckline, wool reversing to synthetic silver brocade, L-22, both unlabeled; one flannel pencil skirt with wide tabbed waistband, labeled, W-26, H-38, L-26 1/2. Very good-excellent. APKP $200-300
714 THREE PATRICK KELLY BI-COLOR GARMENTS, FALL/WINTER 1986 Black and red synthetic jersey: One long sleeve cowl neck dress with trained mermaid skirt, B-free, W-28, H-36, L 46-69, (minor seam separation on back); one strapless dress having notched neckline with self tie binding and trumpet flared skirt, B-34, W-24, H-34, L-40; one ankle-length circle skirt with drawstring waist, L-34. Labeled. Excellent. APKP $200-300
715 TWO PATRICK KELLY BI-COLOR DRESSES, FALL/WINTER 1986 Both black synthetic jersey with long sleeve, slit neck with self tie and contrasting circle skirt pieced at the knee, one pink, one orange. Labeled. B-free, W-28, H-36, L-46. Excellent. APKP $150-250
716 PATRICK KELLY BOW DRESS, 1980s Long sleeve black knit with angled neckline and crossed hem, both decorated with goldtone metal bows. Labeled. B-34, W-24, H-34, L-40. Excellent. APKP $100-200
717 TWO PATRICK KELLY RUCHED DRESSES, FALL/WINTER 1986 One long black wool blend ruched from hip to thigh along side seams, flaring below knee into a circle skirt, B- free, W-30, H-38, L-55; one grey synthetic with V neck, ruched at side seams from hip to hem, B-free, W-28, H- 34, L-48. Labeled. Excellent. APKP $200-300
718 PATRICK KELLY RUCHED SHEATH, SPRING/SUMMER 1986 Tank style synthetic knit woven with a polychrome geometric stripe. Labeled. Together with a pair of over- the-elbow knit gloves in a similar pattern. B-34, W-26, H-36, L-51. Excellent. APKP $100-200
719 THREE PATRICK KELLY KNIT SHEATHS, FALL/WINTER 1986 All grey synthetic knit with silver metallic threads having long sleeve: One full-length with jewel neck (tiny faint stain); one full length with scoop back (few minor spots); one over-the-knee length with scoop back (small spot). Labeled. B-36, W-28, H-36, L-45, 58, 59. Very good. APKP $150-250
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720 SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE THREE-PIECE WOOL ENSEMBLE, 1980s Comprised of a skirt and blouse with similar diamond lattices in autumnal hues on black ground, skirt having three tiers banded in black velvet, knit sweater in matching plaid with black ribbed back and sleeve. Labeled. B-36, W-22, skirt L-30, sweater L-21. Excellent. $300-400
721 THIERRY MUGLER WRAP DRESS with BUCKLE, 1980s Black rayon acetate crepe having curved collar and cap sleeve with curved seam details, skirt slightly gathered at side into belt with large pewter-colored buckle. Labeled. B-42, W-34, L-42. Excellent. $100-200
722 TWO DONALD DEAL SLEEVELESS KNIT DRESSES One knee-length tomato red wool having plunging neckline and angled armhole decorated with collar-set red "jewels", bound in red satin. B-38, W-38, H-40, L-42; one long black column having an argyle pattern of clear and blue rhinestones, B-34, W-28, H-34, L-62. Labeled. Excellent. $200-300
723 PATRICK KELLY KNIT DRESS with FLOATING PANELS, 1980s Long zippered-sleeve black acrylic sheath with charcoal grey trapezoid panels set in side seam from hip to hem. Labeled. B-34, W-28, H-35, L-40. Excellent. $100-200
724 PATRICK KELLY KNIT GOWN, 1980s Sleeveless white cotton having boatneck, scoop back, fitted through the knee flaring into a high-low hem. Unlabeled. B-36, W-28, H-36, L-41-61. (Needs cleaning) otherwise excellent. APKP $100-200
725 HANAE MORI PRINTED SILK GOWN, 1980s Sleeveless blue twill with oversized chrysanthemum print in pink, blue and lilac having attached chiffon caftan, center buttons and front slit, the back having knotted center detail, separate scarf weighted at the center. Labeled. B-34, W-30, H-56, L-51. Excellent. $400-600
726 HANAE MORI PRINTED SILK GOWN, 1980s Sleeveless polychrome silk in a stylized obi pattern having zip front and an overlay of orange chiffon with tiny snap closures beneath a chiffon caftan with self button & loop closures, padded silk tie. Labeled, B-40, L-55. (Two tiny spots on chiffon) excellent. $400-600
727 JAPANESE PRINTED SILK GOWN and COAT Sleeveless twill gown having pink blue and white abstract print, spaghetti strap and V-neck with frog closures, matching chiffon sleeveless coat with over-cape having Mandarin collar and frog closure. Bergdorf Goodman label. B-30, W-36, H-38, L-57. (Dress some soil at hemline) excellent. $100-200
728 UNGARO RUFFLED CHIFFON GOWN Sleeveless black silk having V-neck and low V-back with double ruffled capelet top, skirt has curved side gores with floating panels and back streamers. Labeled. B-36, W-30, H-36, L 62-69. Excellent. $300-400
729 CAROLINA HERRERA PLEATED GOWN with BEADING Sleeveless black silk with scoop neck, the upper skirt having stitched-down pleats set within two bands having black beads and sequins, full skirt of concertina pleats falling from the knee. Labeled. B-38, W-32, H-40, L-60. (Minor bead losses) excellent. $200-300
730 GALANOS PRINTED SILK EVENING ENSEMBLE, 1985 Yellow damask with large stylized floral having a tucked abstract print chiffon bodice with ruched shoulder and long sleeve having jeweled button cuff, matching chiffon stole. B-32, W-24, H-32, L-58. Labeled. Together with a pair of Mario of Florence custom yellow silk pumps. 10 x 3 with 3 1/2 heel (minor stains). Dress excellent, shoes good. MMA $100-200
731 BOB MACKIE GOWN with EMBROIDERED MESH BODICE, 1980s Black stretch knit with mesh long zippered sleeve and empire bodice decorated with yellow, gold and metallic embroidered floral, sequins and red and gold collar-set rhinestones, angled wide waistband and draped faux- Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017 wrap skirt. Labeled. B-36, W-26, H-36, L-62. (Some broken threads and sequin losses, ink writing on label) good. $100-200
732 STAVROPOULOS BLACK NET DRESS with EMBROIDERY Long sleeve black net gown with white embroidered foliage and appliquéd bell flowers, back closure with self buttons, full skirt from dropped waist over sleeveless black charmeuse underdress. Labeled. B-36, W-28, H-38, L-68. Excellent. GLC $200-300
733 VICTOR COSTA SINGLE-SHOULDER EVENING GOWN, 1980s Black chiffon ruched across the bust and over one shoulder having a gold beaded appliqué of stylized seaweed, flowing skirt over aubergine crepe underdress, back shoulder drape. Labeled. B-34, W-26, H-36, L-56. (Hem binding slightly frayed in spots) otherwise excellent. $100-200
734 PATRICK KELLY LEOPARD PRINT SHEATH, FALL/WINTER 1989 Deadstock synthetic stretch velour with leopard print having long sleeve and elastic boat neck. Labeled and hang tag attached. B-36, W-26, H-38, L-60. Excellent. APKP $150-250
735 NORMA KAMALI GOLD LAME PARTY DRESS, 1980s Fitted bodice of shutter pleats with ruffled strap and dropped waist, circle skirt ruched into three poufs, quilted black lining. Omo label along with tape inked "Dodie". Possibly worn by muse Dodie Kazanjian. B-33, W-24, L-50. Excellent. $300-400
736 PATRICK KELLY MERMAID GOWN, SPRING/SUMMER 1988 Shimmering turquoise synthetic stretch knit with long sleeve, high collar, crossed swags, skirt ruched through hip, trained circle skirt from the knee. Labeled. B-38, W-30, H-32, L 70-76. (Label detached, few small pulls, minor seam separation, lipstick marks on swags, faint satin on train) good. APKP $500-700
737 TWO DESIGNER EVENING DRESSES, 1980s and 1990s Mary McFadden in blue polyester with signature pleats, the square neckline and short bell sleeve encrusted with blue, white and bronze beads, B-38, W-30, L-56. Oscar de la Renta sleeveless synthetic blend black jersey, ruched through the hip on crossed diagonals, wrap skirt having off-center front slit, B-38, W-28, H-38, L-56, (one shoulder hook needs mending). Labeled. Excellent. $300-400
738 ROUBEN TER-ARUTUNIAN APPLIQUED EVENING KIMONO, 20th C Gold lamé appliquéd with various polychrome silk brocades having beaded details, snap closures and lamé lining. Unlabeled, museum attribution. 55 x 48. (Few broken metallic threads). Excellent. MMA $100-200
739 TWO GIVENCHY COUTURE EVENING COATS, 1984 and 1986 One blue linen-rayon blend gazar having elbow-length balloon sleeve with cuff and five self ruffles, stand collar/tie, unlined. Labeled over tape inked "71870". B-50, L-60. (Faded around collar, minor stain on ruffle). One black gazar having an overall lattice of black sequins, elbow-length balloon sleeve and black velvet trim. Labeled over inked tape "71871". B-44, L-61. Good-excellent. MMA $200-300
740 VALENTINO and VICTOR EDELSTEIN BEADED JACKETS, 1980s Both pink satin collarless-style: Valentino with pink embroidery and tiny crystal beads, B-34, L-20; Edelstein having black floral embroidery and beadwork with hidden snap closures, B-36, L-22. Both labeled. Excellent. $100-200
741 OSCAR de la RENTA FUR TRIMMED BEADED JACKET Black chiffon with allover black and white abstract beaded floral having squirrel trim and hidden closures, Labeled. B-36, L-24. Excellent. $250-350
742 CAROLINE ROEHM BEAD-ENCRUSTED JACKET, 1980s Black silk jacket lavishly decorated in a polychrome paisley with beads of different shapes and sizes, band collar, no closures. Labeled. B-40, L-24. Excellent. $200-300 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
743 PATRICK KELLY FEATHER JACKET , 1980s White synthetic fabric with allover white ostrich feathers having single hook & eye closure at neck. Labeled, B- 40, L-15 (Light soil) very good. APKP $200-300
744 NORELENE PAINTED VELVET COAT, c. 1980 Brown with polychrome allover pattern of cubes and dots, band collar with single button above hidden button placket, side seam pockets. Labeled. B-38, Sh-16, Slv-24, L-37. Excellent. $100-200
745 JEAN CHARLES de CASTELBAJAC STRIPED WOOL COAT, 1980s Double-breasted with wide black and coral horizontal bands and narrow vertical stripe having single button closure and oversized patch pockets. Labeled. B-46, L-47. (Possibly missing a second button, however the interior button matches the visible one and could be switched) very good. $100-200
746 JOHN TAUBEN RUSSIAN SABLE COAT, 1970s Brown mid-calf length with wide collar, narrow bell sleeve, full skirt and side pockets, lining with embroidered floral devices in pink, blue and brown. Labeled. B-40, L-48. Good. $-
747 THREE PIECES PATRICK KELLY OUTERWEAR, 1980s All having wide collar with notched lapel and faux mother-of-pearl buttons: One blue cropped jacket with purple buttons, shaped at the back with channel stitching, B-36, L-17; one red jacket with princess seams and hemline pockets, shaped at back with tucks, B-38, L-25: one blue coat with princess seams and side seam pockets, B-36, W-28, H-40, L-37. Labeled. Very good. APKP $150-250
748 TWO PATRICK KELLY JACKETS, 1980s One red satin wrap with front storm flap, center back waist gathers, self belt and topstitching and printed twill lining, unlabeled, B up to 48, L-33. One faux alligator in black and blue acetate/viscose blend, double breasted with curved lapel, wide sleeve, turn-back cuff and self buttons, labeled, B-40, L-30. Excellent. APKP $100-200
749 PATRICK KELLY WESTERN STYLE SHIRT DRESS, 1989 Black denim having white topstitching, shaped yoke with black leather fringe, long sleeve, button placket with concha-style snaps, side seam pockets and shirttail hem. Labeled. B-40, L-42. APKP $100-200
750 TWO PATRICK KELLY DENIM SEPARATES, FALL/WINTER 1987 Blue denim with white topstitching and silvertone logo buttons: Long sleeve swing top with carpenter's pocket & loop; circle skirt with side buttons and angled pockets with back carpenter's pocket with loop. Labeled, Nordstrom sample tag. B-free, top L-25, W-24, skirt L-28. Excellent. APKP $200-300
751 PATRICK KELLY DENIM JACKET and JUMPER, FALL/WINTER 1987 Both blue cotton with jeans styling, white topstitching and silvertone logo buttons: Swing style jacket, B-44, L- 32; jumper with overalls top, angled pockets, back carpenters pocket with loop, W-29, H-34, skirt L-19. Both labeled, jacket has Nordstom sample tag. Excellent. APKP $200-300
752 PATRICK KELLY DENIM DRESS, FALL/WINTER 1987 Blue cotton tent dress with jeans styling having long sleeve, breast pockets with flap, white topstitching and silvertone buttons embossed with logo button. Labeled. B-44, L-54. Excellent. APKP $100-200
753 THREE MENS PAUL SMITH PRINTED SHIRTS, 1980s One lilac rayon with maroon, gold and black stylized Aztec print; one white cotton with blue, purple and green antique map print; one black cotton twill with mushroom print in warm tones. Labeled and sized 16 1/2 in, 42 cm. (Some ink writing on labels) very good-excellent. FIT $100-150
754 VICTOR COSTA RED and WHITE STRIPED COTTON DRESS, 1980s Semi-boned sweetheart bodice with surplice overlay and spaghetti strap, wide waistband and bell-shaped skirt. Labeled. B-36, W-26, L-43. (Would benefit from cleaning) otherwise excellent. GLC $75-150 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
755 LANVIN DOTTED COTTON DAY DRESS, 1980s Cream polished cotton screened with red dots having short puffed sleeve, skirt gathered into waist, self belt, side seam pockets. Labeled. B-38, W-28, L-40. (Two tiny spots on bodice, small mark on belt) very good. $100- 200
756 OSCAR de la RENTA COTTON and SILK DAY DRESS Sleeveless ribbed weave in white, copper and yellow on gold ground with looped decoration around neckline and armhole, fringed at the hem. Labeled. B-36, W-30, H-38, L-39. Excellent. $100-200
757 FIORUCCI DEADSTOCK STRIPED LACE-FRONT DRESS Red and white striped cotton tank-style with white chevron-weave placket and princess seams, angled patch pockets at hip, decorative label on pocket, hangtag attached. B 32-34, W-26, H-34, L-44. (Grommets rusted) very good. $100-200
758 ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATED COAT DRESS, 1980s Blue cotton covered in pleats with fringed raw edges having front buttons, long cuffed sleeve, dropped waist, full pleated skirt with triangular inserts set below waist. Labeled. B-38, L-36. (Two white surface spots, needs cleaning) excellent. $200-300
759 TWO ANDREW GN JACKETS Both with cord trim and faux buttons over snap closure: One brown cotton velveteen embroidered with a stylized fern repeat, B-35, Sh-14, Slv-23, L-23; one novelty weave wool and silk blend in pink and fuchsia with 3/4 sleeve and patch pockets, B-38, L-22. Excellent. $100-200
760 ISSEY MIYAKE BLACK POLYESTER TUNIC Long sleeve pleated V-neck with vest-like overlay, shoulder having a third layer joined to wide neck ties, labeled, B-38, L-34. Together with a sheer black crinkled voile blouse with long sleeve trimmed with ruffles of heart shapes and self ties, label removed, B-36, L-26. Excellent. $100-200
761 RODRIGUEZ BLACK CHIFFON BLOUSE with BEADS and CUTOUTS Square-cut boatneck top with single cap sleeve fashioned from sheer black bands studded with tiny gold beads and un-joined in parts to create a wavy effect, chiffon lining. Labeled. B-42, L-27. Excellent. GLC $100-200
762 CHANEL LACE CORSET BODICE Black viscose stretch blend net having allover lace in braided cord and raised ribbon flowers, off-the-shoulder cap sleeve, back zipper under hidden snaps, silk corset interior with underwire and bones. Labeled. B-36, L-16 1/2. Excellent. $200-300
763 CHANEL DEADSTOCK LACE CORSET BODICE Black stretch viscose blend net appliquéd with ribbon and cord in a raised floral pattern, halter neck, back zipper hidden beneath snaps, boned and wired interior corset, silk lining. Labeled, hangtag attached. B-36, W- 28, L-20. Excellent. $250-350
764 CHANEL NOVELTY WEAVE SEQUINED SKIRT Black and white plaid nylon/polyester/wool blend studded with tiny black and white sequins, two faux front pockets, one having black metal Chanel logo, silk lining. Labeled. W-32, H-40, L-22 1/2. Excellent. $100-200
765 CHANEL COUTURE OPEN-WEAVE TROUSER ENSEMBLE Cream cotton and chenille woven windowpane, the jacket having patch pockets, tomato red striped trim bands, single pearl drop over hook & eye at neck, cropped wide-leg trousers with striped waistband. Chamfered label over tape stamped 76621. B-34, Sh-14, Slv-21 1/2, jacket L-20 1/2, W-16, Ins-29, overall pant L-38. (Small section of hem unstitched) excellent. $300-500
766 TWO PAIR PATRICK KELLY KNIT PANTS, FALL/WINTER 1986 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
Both grey synthetic and angora blend with elastic waist: one ruched allover with diagonal stitching, W 22-30, Ins-40; one slightly puckered with white stripe, W-24-30, Ins-40. Both labeled. Excellent. APKP $100-200
767 PATRICK KELLY LEOPARD PRINT JUMPSUIT, 1980s Cotton jersey having wide notched collar and lapel, button front with neck closure, full sleeve with four reverse darts at wrist, side seam pockets, wide self belt. Labeled. B-46, inseam L-32, overall L-63, 3-inch wide belt fits W 26-30. Excellent. APKP $150-250
768 LOT of PATRICK KELLY LACE GARMENTS, SPRING/SUMMER 1986 Three unfinished-look dresses in white ribbed cotton knit with ruffled hem of synthetic lace, two small, one medium, (one soiled and two spot); one unlined lace tent-style top with ribbed cotton binding, L-22 (light soil and small lipstick mark); one lace-covered belt, W-27-33; and a pair of lace opera-length gloves. Labeled. Good-excellent. APKP $200-300
769 THREE PATRICK KELLY UNFINISHED LOOK KNIT DRESSES, 1985 Ribbed cotton sheaths having V-neck with lapel and scoop back: One red, one blue, one green. Labeled. B-36, W-30, H-38, L-63. Excellent. APKP $150-250
770 PATRICK KELLY UNFINISHED LOOK KNIT DRESS and JACKET 1985 Ribbed cotton: Taxi yellow cropped dolman jacket having front and back ties cut as one with front and back panels, B-38, L-16, unlabeled, (small stain at back hem hidden by tie, faint spot on lapel) good; black sheath with wing lapel, low back and black ribbon laces down center back, labeled, B-34, W-28, H-34, L-45, excellent. APKP $100-200
771 THREE PATRICK KELLY JERSEY TANK DRESSES, 1980s Cotton/acrylic knit with scoop back, set in waist, labeled. Red and orange dresses B-32, W-26, H-34, L-43; black dress B-34, W-28, H-34, L-40. Excellent. APKP $200-300
772 LOT of PATRICK KELLY FLEECE GARMENTS, 1984 Heather grey cotton synthetic blend decorated with snaps: Cardigan with ribbed collar and cuff, B-40, L-25; Square-cut poncho with ribbed neckline, L-39; Poncho with wide funnel neck having plastic star ornament, L- 44. Together with a similar wide grey sash with rows of topstitching. Unlabeled. Excellent. APKP $200-300
773 TWO PATRICK KELLY EYELET MAXI DRESSES, SPRING/SUMMER 1986 Sleeveless white cotton with ribbed neck and armhole binding, diamond-shaped eyelet and zig-zag embroidery; One full circle tent, B-free, L-47; one having dropped waist with two tier circle skirt, B-38, L-55. (Slightly yellowed around neckline and armholes) very good. APKP $100-200
774 PATRICK KELLY LACE ENSEMBLE, SPRING/SUMMER 1986 White synthetic floral embroidered lace on net, unlined: Sleeveless circle-cut dress with deep ruffled hem and ribbed neck and armhole binding, B-free, L-39; matching coat with large patch pockets and storm flap, L-53; wide lace-covered belt, W-22-30; over-the-elbow length lace gloves, size 7 1/2. Labeled. (Belt slightly yellowed, creased and soiled in buckle area) belt-good, otherwise excellent. APKP $300-400
775 ITALIAN OFF-THE-SHOULDER FLORAL SHEATH Red acrylic wool blend having tone-on-tone weave and foldover neckline with windowpane, long zippered sleeve, princess seams. Unlabeled. B-34, W-25, H-34, L-35. (Some broken threads), very good. $100-200
776 PRONOVIAS, BARCELONA BEADED COCKTAIL DRESS Boned white bodice with spaghetti strap, short A-line skirt, covered in ruched silk chiffon and tulle, wide waistband decorated with white and clear beads, rhinestones and ruched serpentine bands, padded bust. Labeled, B-36, W-26, H-36, L-30. Excellent. $200-300
777 DOLCE & GABBANA FELTED LITTLE BLACK DRESS Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
Wool blend having boned bodice with wide strap, bell-shaped skirt, pieced through the midsection. Labeled. B-34, W-26, H-40, L-38 1/2. Excellent. $150-250
778 TWO BOB MACKIE BEADED COCKTAIL DRESSES, 1990s One strapless metallic gold lace over melon crepe decorated with colored collar-set rhinestones, B-34, W-26, H- 36, L-29; one backless allover beaded black, blue and green harlequin pattern having crossed beaded straps and side slit, B-34, W-30, H-34. Labeled. (Ink writing on labels) Otherwise excellent. $200-400
779 JEANNE MARC DEADSTOCK SHIRRED JACKET and SKIRT Peplum jacket in amethyst and shimmering gold polyester printed in Japan, having square neckline, zip front, notched cuff and tabbed hem, trimmed in metallic gold braid, gold stretch pencil skirt. Labeled, Jeanne Marc and Saks hang tags attached. B-36, W-28, jacket L-20, skirt W 38-34, H-36. Excellent. $100-200
780 THREE DESIGNER BEADED JACKETS Ungaro black silk crepe with polychrome floral, bronze beads and sequins, B-36, L-25; Voyage Passion colorful printed twill with beaded floral lapels, B-34, L-20; Michael Kors white silk embroidered with a stylized floral in yellow, blue and turquoise decorated with rhinestones, sequins and beads with silver metallic thread, B-36, L- 21. All labeled. Very good-excellent. $200-300
781 OSCAR de la RENTA BEADED CANVAS JACKET Cream cotton lavishly decorated with a black beaded floral with drops and beaded fringe hem and cuff, wide collar and hidden buttons. Unlabeled, from his workshop. B-34, Sh-16, Slv- 28, L-26. (Some bead losses) very good. $150-250
782 TWO DESIGNER BEADED SILK JACKETS Escada navy with cream satin trim having a white beaded and embroidered allover floral on blue sequined ground, B-36, L-26. Badgley Mischka taupe taffeta having a windowpane pattern in tiny pearls, clear beads, sequins, and cord with angled pockets and mother-of-pearl buttons, B-38, L-27. Both labeled. (Minor losses) very good-excellent. $150-250
783 MOSCHINO SEQUIN TRIMMED JACKET Black rayon-acetate blend, boxy collarless style with wide bands of gold sequined trim. "Couture!" label. B-34, Sh-15 1/2, Slv-23, L-19 1/2. Excellent. $100-200
784 CHANEL RUCHED MESH JACKET Black cotton/nylon/spandex blend collarless style ruched allover on a double layer of mesh sheer at the neckline, front, cuff and hem, metal "Chanel Paris" tag, silk lining, chain-weighted hem. Labeled. B-38, Sh-16, Slv-22, L-19. Excellent. $250-350
785 TWO PAIR PATRICK KELLY GLOVES, FALL/WINTER 1989 Synthetic stretch velour ruched and trimmed with ostrich and/or rooster feathers: Black opera length with pink feathers, L-27; turquoise gauntlets with turquoise feathers, L-18.Excellent. APKP $60-120
786 THREE PAIR PATRICK KELLY GLOVES, FALL/WINTER 1989 Opera length synthetic stretch velour trimmed with ostrich feathers: Violet with black feathers, black with hot pink feathers and blue with black and blue feathers. L 24-32. Excellent. APKP $150-200
787 THREE PAIR PATRICK KELLY GLOVES, 1986 Over the elbow length in synthetic knit: One grey, two having a polychrome striped and geometric pattern on grey ground. L-23. Excellent. APKP $60-100
788 FIVE PAIR PATRICK KELLY GLOVES, 1980s All over the elbow length: Two pair synthetic stretch having marbleized print in vibrant hues, one covered in clear sequins, (sequined pair labeled); three pair cotton knit: one green, one yellow, one blue. L 22-24. Excellent. APKP $150-200 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
789 SIX PATRICK KELLY FEATHER ACCESSORIES, FALL/WINTER 1989 Dyed rooster feathers with satin ribbons: One orange stole and matching hat; four hats-one pink, one red and two blue. (Minor losses) very good-excellent. APKP $100-200
790 THREE PATRICK KELLY BICYCLE HATS, 1989 Blue and red cotton twill with stiffened white turn-up brim: two printed "Patrick Kelly Paris", one printed "Paris" in bold letters. (All brims have some light brown staining) good. APKP $100-150
791 FOUR PATRICK KELLY FELT and LACE WITCH HATS, 1988 All with wide brim covered in dotted tulle and black lace: tallest black, 17 x 18 x 13; one having violet crown, 11 x 13 x 11; two mini hats: one having violet brim, one all black brimless, 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 5. Excellent. APKP $100-200
792 TWO PATRICK KELLY LAME TURBANS, FALL/WINTER 1989 Both ruched sides: One gold twisted into a top point, 13 x 8 1/2 x 6; one silver crossed at front with a vintage pin of red and pink faux jewels, black and white feathers, 15 x 10 x 5. Labeled. APKP $60-100
793 TWO PATRICK KELLY PRINTED SCARVES, 1980s One deadstock oversized cotton with polychrome stars and planets on black ground with hot pink border in original Patrick Kelly plastic envelope, labeled within design, 38 x 64; one polyester chiffon square with leopard print on red in a leopard-on-cream border, unlabeled. 30 x 30. Excellent. APKP $150-250
794 TEN PATRICK KELLY FEATHER BOAS, 1980s Ostrich, rooster and marabou feathers in various lengths and colors. Good-excellent. APKP $100-200
795 A PAIR of PATRICK KELLY HUGE FEATHER FANS, FALL/WINTER 1989 Long white ostrich plumes applied to lucite sticks, L- 43. (Some losses) good. APKP $100-200
796 A PAIR of PATRICK KELLY HUGE FEATHER FANS, FALL/WINTER 1989 Long black ostrich plumes applied to lucite sticks, L-36. Very good. APKP $100-200
797 ROBERTA de CAMARINO EMBOSSED VINYL TOTE BAG High gloss brown embossed with luggage straps and signature "R" on both sides, gold tone D-shaped handles. 16 x 17 x 1. (Two slight narrow scuffs) excellent. $100-200
798 GUCCI BABY CROCODILE PURSE Black envelope-style with brass turn buckle and heavy link chain handle, bellows interior with one zippered and two open pockets and underflap pocket, stamped in gold "Made in Italy by Gucci". 7 1/2 x 5 x 1 1/2 with 6-inch handle. (Very minor scuffs, some loss to gilding on chain) very good. $200-300
799 JUDITH LEIBER and HANRO TASSELED PURSES Leiber turquoise reptile clutch with white silk embroidered paisley and tassels, optional shoulder strap, interior divided into three compartments, Leiber mirror and comb, 7 x 4 1/2 x 1 1/2. Hanro black ribbed silk with jeweled cross ornament, fancy rope shoulder strap and tassels, one interior pocket, 6 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 2 1/4. Very good. $150-200
800 FOURTEEN DEADSTOCK BUB NOVELTY PRINT SILK TIES, c. 1994 Various colorful prints including surfers, citrus, chessmen, palmistry, dartboards, compasses, etc. Labeled, 3 3/4 x 50 in. New in plastic sleeves, unworn, pristine. FIT $60-100
801 FOURTEEN DEADSTOCK BUB NOVELTY PRINT SILK TIES, c. 1994 Various colorful prints including constellations, tarot cards, tiger rugs, typewriter keys, fingerprints, eyes, etc. Labeled. 3 3/4 x 50 in. New in plastic sleeves, unworn, pristine. FIT $60-100
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802 FOURTEEN DEADSTOCK BUB NOVELTY PRINT SILK TIES, c. 1994 Various colorful prints including including USA maps, fish skeletons, bronco riding, crossword puzzles, suns, etc. Labeled. 3 3/4 x 50 in. New in plastic sleeves, unworn, pristine. FIT $60-100
803 FOURTEEN DEADSTOCK BUB NOVELTY PRINT SILK TIES, c. 1994 Various colorful prints including including sailors, tattoos, dominos, boxers, clarinets, pop art, etc. Labeled. 3 3/4 x 50 in. New in plastic sleeves, unworn, pristine. FIT $60-100
804 FIFTEEN DEADSTOCK BUB NOVELTY PRINT SILK TIES, c. 1994 Various colorful prints including dice, medieval figures, zodiac signs, moon faces, snakes, billiard balls, etc. Labeled. 3 3/4 x 50 in. New in plastic sleeves, unworn, pristine. FIT $60-100
805 GALANOS WOOL and TAFFETA EVENING GOWN, c. 1990 Tweed bouclé strapless bodice in red and plum, dropped waist decorated in gold tone buttons with faceted red jewels, crinkled long pencil skirt in pink and gold changeable taffeta, side slit to hip. Labeled. B-34, W-26, H-36, L-58. Excellent. Together with a pair of Charles Jourdan mauve silk pumps, size 7M with a 3 1/2" heel, (some light stains) good. MMA $100-200
805.1 OSCAR de la RENTA VOIDED VELVET TROUSER ENSEMBLE, 1980s Full-length coat in grey velvet cut to taupe silk in a scrolling floral pattern, satin piping and button & loop closures, worn with taupe silk charmeuse wide-leg trousers, both lined in silk chiffon. Labeled. B-36, Sh-15, Slv-24, L-52, pants W-28, Ins-31. Excellent. $100-200
806 BOB MACKIE PRINTED SILK CHIFFON EVENING GOWN Black and white circle print on chiffon over black and printed white crepe under-dress, pieced on the diagonal, rhinestone strap and bodice trim forming "X" above scoop back. Labeled. B-34, W-28, H-36, L-61. Excellent. $200-300
807 STAVROPOULOS BLUE MOON and STARS DRESS Sleeveless black silk with vermicelli strap printed with oversized blue crescent moons and hot pink, green, and white stars, wide A line with attached hot pink chiffon underdress. Labeled. B-34, W-32, H-42, L-56. Excellent. GLC $300-500
808 GIANNI VERSACE SAFETY PIN GOWN Sleeveless black rayon acetate blend having slit shoulders and back decorated with large goldtone safety pins with Medusa head logos, some inset with rhinestones, narrow skirt having deep back hem slit. Labeled. B- 36, W-32, H-38, L-53. Excellent. $1000-1500
809 RANDOLPH DUKE KNIT SARONG STYLE GOWN Red viscose with sleeveless surplice bodice gathered into waistband, wrap skirt ruched front and back over a narrow underskirt with side slit. Labeled. B-36, W-28, H-36, L-56. Excellent. $150-250
810 CLAUDE MONTANA TRAINED RACERBACK GOWN Black silk with empire bodice, strapless in front having racer back with button collar, slightly A-line trained skirt. Labeled. B-36, W- 28, H-38, L 60-66. (Could use a cleaning) otherwise excellent. $200-300
811 BALENCIAGA LACE EVENING GOWN with RUFFLES Strapless grey tulle appliquéd with pale blue lace and decorated in pearls, beads, sequins and silver glitter, the corset bodice having exterior stays, sheer midriff and sweetheart neckline, skirt flaring from the hip and covered in tulle ruffles, taffeta and crinoline underskirts. Labeled. B-34, W-24, H-36, L-58. (Several hidden large tears to taffeta underskirt at back hem, 1-inch tear to tulle edge at hem) good. $600-800
812 BOB MACKIE BEADED SILK EVENING DRESS Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
Black crepe short sleeve column with random-sized rectangles of bugle beads in iridescent grey and white, sleeve and neckline bound in black satin, deep back hem slit. Labeled. B-38, W-30, H-38, L-58. (Few missing beads, ink writing on label) excellent. $250-350
813 ZANDRA RHODES BALLGOWN with HIGH-LOW HEM Black synthetic blend having boned crinkled bodice with traces of gold brushstrokes, elbow length sleeve, full skirt with layers and swags of tulle, crinoline and taffeta, trimmed in fancy cord with tasseled fringe. Labeled. B-36, W-28, L 34-60. Excellent. $300-500
814 ETRO MILANO CUT VELVET and CHIFFON GOWN Sleeveless silk/viscose blend in black velvet cut to geometric printed chiffon in black, white, copper and seafoam, having square-cut bodice trimmed in velvet with split shoulder and high waist, bias-cut trumpet flared skirt, silk lining. Labeled. B-34, high W-28, H-36, L-63. Excellent. $200-300
815 NAEEM KHAN BEADED and TRAINED EVENING GOWN Sleeveless cream silk having a net overlay decorated with black and white beads and navy blue embroidery in a stylized floral pattern, V-neck and back with navy strap. Labeled. B-36, W-30, H-38, L-60-70. (Minor losses) excellent. $300-400
815.1 VALENTINO BASKETWEAVE SILK EVENING GOWN Sleeveless black dupioni silk having bodice of interwoven self ropes forming a front and back "X" over dotted black tulle and nude silk, wide A-line skirt. Boutique label. B-36, W-24, H-38, L-55. (Small section of one rope detached) excellent. $250-350
816 OSCAR de la RENTA BEADED EVENING GOWN Blue and white ombré chiffon, straight-cut bodice decorated with metallic thread, silver and opalescent sequins, hanging swags of white bugle beads. Labeled. B-34, W-28, H-36, L-58. (One swag unstitched, few minor loses) excellent. $250-350
817 ANGEL SANCHEZ GOLD LACE GOWN Sleeveless metallic gold lace over grey and nude chiffon layers, having spaghetti strap, decorated on one shoulder with lace ruffle, deep V back with self buttons, the chiffon with bands of large rhinestones. Labeled. B-38, W-26, H-36, L-62. (Few broken metallic threads, mainly on buttons) excellent. $200-300
818 NAAEM KHAN PRINTED SILK and CHIFFON HALTER GOWN Cream chiffon with satin stripe printed in a navy blue abstract floral, wrap front bodice having spaghetti strap and low back, full skirt over two layers of cream chiffon, side slit, bodice decorated with two silk and rhinestones daisies. Labeled. B-36, W-30, L-60. (Three very small spots above slit hidden in folds of skirt) very good. $300-400
819 KARL LAGERFELD EVENING DRESS with MENSWEAR STYLING Black wool having sleeveless waistcoat bodice with V-neck insert, V-back straps and self buttons, skirt box pleated at side and back over crinoline underskirt. Labeled. B-38, W-28, L-53. Excellent. $250-350
820 BEADED SATIN EVENING GOWN Black silk with scoop neck and low back, wide A-line skirt, having ombré effect with crystal beads, silver sequins and rhinestones, matching silk stole. Hong Kong label. B-36, W-28, H-44, L-59. (Few bead losses) very good. $100-200
821 DOUGLAS HANNANT BEADED GOWN with FEATHERS Sleeveless black silk having allover black bugle beads and sequins, semi-boned bodice having top and waistband in satin with bow, satin strap, lower skirt fringed with ostrich feathers. Labeled. B-34, W-26, H-36, L-58. Excellent. $250-350
822 TWO INTERESTING EVENING WRAPS Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
One knee-length black net coat having self ruffles, decorated in black, silver and gold beads and sequins within metallic silver tambour embroidered shapes, B-38, L-41. One ivory silk shawl pieced with knotted charmeuse ribbons at varied intervals and fringed, 20 x 80. Unlabeled. Excellent. $100-200
823 ZANDRA RHODES TULLE and METALLIC LACE BALLGOWN Black nylon/acetate tulle having boned bodice embroidered with a metallic gold floral, sheer elbow length sleeve and bodice top, decorated at the shoulder with ruffles and chiffon roses, full skirt of ruffles and swags over crinoline and satin underskirts. Labeled. B-38, W-28, L-55. Excellent. $200-300
824 ZANDRA RHODES GOWN and PEIGNIOR Pink and cream polyester with looped ribbon print, gown with double spaghetti strap, pleated bodice with fan detail and long skirt, pleated peignior with self ruffles and bows. Labeled. B-34, W-32, L-60. Excellent. $200- 300
825 LUISA BECCARIA SILK ENSEMBLE Dotted dupioni silk in mushroom and aqua, sleeveless dress with bow belt and topstitching, matching collarless coat with vertical pockets, large silk stole in reverse pattern, reverse pattern lining. Labeled. Dress: B- 36, W-29, H-38, L-39, coat: B-38, Sh-14 1/2, Slv-20. Excellent. $100-200
826 DOUGLAS HANNANT OPENWORK BEADED COAT Black silk in a diamond lattice decorated with black sequins and tiny beads having a linen-look collar, midriff band, front edge and belt. B-38, Sh-15, Slv-23, L-41. Excellent. $200-300
827 OSCAR de la RENTA SEQUINED RAJ COAT and TROUSERS Black wool collarless coat decorated with a floral repeat in metallic gold thread and sequins, sequined trim bands and glittering knot buttons, matching trousers with tapered leg, narrow waistband and side zipper. Labeled. B-36, Sh-16, Slv 23 1/2, coat L-37, W-28, H-36, Ins-29. Excellent. $200-300
828 OSCAR de la RENTA ETHNIC-INSPIRED COAT Black wool/alpaca blend with stand collar decorated with bands of raised polychrome floral embroidery, zip- front closure, vertical pockets, unlined. Labeled. B-38, Sh-16, Slv-26, L-46. Excellent. $150-250
829 JOHN GALLIANO COAT with BEADED CUFF and HEM Black wool with extended lapel, felt cuff and hem edged with tulle and decorated with black sequins, glitter, beads and faceted paillettes, lace-covered buttons with silver tone G, "Galliano" metal tag above one of three pocket flaps, reverse dart details, Galliano printed lining with newspaper theme, labeled. B-40, Sh-18, Slv-26, W-36, L-42 1/2. Excellent. $300-400
830 DIANE VON FURSTENBERG MONGOLIAN LAMB VEST Pale blue knee-length vest with satin lining and side seam pockets, hook & eye closures, Label removed, labeled metal chain hanger at neck. B-40, L-42. Very good. $100-200
831 ADRIENNE LANDAU FUR-TRIMMED CAPE Black wool, probably cashmere, having an openwork band of heavy cord loops, the hem edged with looped fur fringe, labeled. Center back L-45. Together with an unlabeled black cashmere stole with end ruffles having a suede overlay with brown and black fur, 25 x 88. Excellent. $250-350
832 JOHN GALLIANO COAT with CURLY LAMB TRIM Deep red wool and silk blend in a pattern weave having double breast with oversized buttons impressed "John Galliano" to one side, wide collar and deep cuff of dyed fur, backed shaped with two large box pleats, silk lining. Labeled. B-40, W-36, H-42, L-33 1/2. Excellent. $300-400
833 CHANEL COUTURE RUCHED VELVET COCKTAIL DRESS Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
Short sleeve black silk with shallow scoop neck, faux front buttons, low attached self sash and pencil skirt ruched into a center front and back vertical band, silk lining. Chamfered label over tape inked 69057. B-38, W- 32, H-40, L-41. Excellent. $200-300
834 VERSACE SHIMMERING COCKTAIL DRESS with RHINESTONES Sleeveless pewter rayon knit sheath, surplice bodice cinched at the high waist and skirt front with a twisted rhinestone rope ornament. Labeled. B-38, W-30, H-40, L-38. Excellent. $200-300
835 OSCAR de la RENTA RUCHED CHIFFON COCKTAIL DRESS Black silk with twisted bandeau and wide strap gathered into corset bodice, full layered skirt. Labeled. B-36, high W-28, L-39. Excellent. $200-300
836 HALSTON and RANDOLPH DUKE BEADED COCKTAIL DRESSES Both with vermicelli strap: Rachel Zoe for Halston pale pink stretch nylon mesh decorated with rough-cut beads, iridescent sequins and tiny pink beads. B-36, W-30, H-34, L-42. Randolph Duke red silk having bands of red and purple bugle beads and sequins in wide chevrons and back slit, labeled, B-34, W-28, H-36, L-40. (Minor losses) excellent. $250-350
837 VICTOR COSTA STRAPLESS COCKTAIL DRESS with METALLIC LACE Black velvet peplum bodice with sweetheart neckline decorated at top and bottom with metallic gold lace, narrow skirt with crinoline hip panniers. Labeled. B-34, W-24, H-34, L-34. (Ink writing on label) otherwise excellent. $100-200
838 BILL BLASS APPLIQUED and EMBROIDERED COCKTAIL DRESS Cream net over ivory chiffon having metallic gold embroidery and appliquéd with brown suede botehs with silk embroidery and silver sequins, cap sleeve, sheer bodice top, V-neck bound in striped silk with matching sash, full skirt. B-38, W-26, L-39. Excellent. $100-200
839 OSCAR de la RENTA LACE and CHIFFON COCKTAIL DRESS Black lace over nude silk having boned bodice with spaghetti strap, black chiffon overlay below a ruched high waistband with drape to one side. Labeled. B-34, high W-26, H-34, L 44-57. Excellent. $300-400
840 ESCADA SEQUINED DRESS with BEADED FRINGE Sleeveless sheath with spaghetti strap covered in gold sequins and black beaded fringe of varied lengths, silk lining, stretch interior waistband. Labeled. B-34, W-26, H-36, L-43 1/2. Excellent. $300-400
841 GIANNI VERSACE SILK BLEND SAFETY PIN COCKTAIL DRESS Black crepe having asymmetrical draped neckline with topstitched faux leather strap and silver safety pin ornament with Medusa head logo, draped criss-cross low back and narrow skirt with side slit, interior stretch bodysuit. Labeled. B-40, W-30, H-38, L-42. Excellent. $300-500
842 HERMES LINEN DAY DRESS with LEATHER BACK PANEL Sleeveless black linen with wide strap and U-shaped neckline, set-in waist, A-line skirt, pleated on back and sides, bodice back of black leather, front buttoning with horse and coachman on buttons. Labeled. B-32, W-24, L-35. (Buttons slightly faded at center). Very good. $200-300
843 CHRISTIAN LACROIX KNIT ENSEMBLE Oyster viscose sweater having macramé short sleeve and bust, matching skirt with elastic waist and macramé lower panel. Labeled. B-34, sweater L-25, skirt W 24-34, skirt L-23 (Few minor pulls) excellent. $100-200
844 ALAIA KNIT DAY DRESS Sleeveless black viscose blend with notched neckline, three-quarter curved midriff band with seam details. Labeled. B-33, W-24, H-34, L-41. Excellent. $100-200
845 CHADO RALPH RUCCI WOOL DAY DRESS Charles A. Whitaker Auction Co. Couture & Textiles October 21, 2017
Sleeveless winter white crepe pieced with cutouts having sheer triangular straps and silk lining. Labeled. B-36, W-31, H-38, L-41. Excellent. $150-250
846 CHANEL TWEED TROUSER SUIT Cream wool with polychrome flecks, unlined long jacket with patch pockets, sleeve having three logo buttons, wide-leg trousers with side zipper. Boutique label. B-42, Sh-16, Slv-25, jacket L-30 1/2, W-30, H-42, Ins-32. Excellent. $200-300
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