CHRISTIE’S 20 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020 Contact: Kate Swan 212.636.2680 [All sold prices include buyer’s premium] Mackie: Costume & Couture from the Private Archives of Bob Mackie November 22, 2005 Sold: $440,820 Lots offered: 150 Lots sold: 150 £:$1.72/ ¤: $1.17 £256,291 Sold by lot: 100 % Sold by $: 100% Sale No: 1610 ¤376,769 COMMENT: “Amazing and exciting,” said legendary designer Bob Mackie following the successful sale of designs from his personal archives this afternoon put on by Christie’s in conjunction with Julien’s Auctions. “This sale showed tremendous strength across all categories – not just the celebrity pieces,” said Cathy Elkies, Christie's specialist and auctioneer for the sale. “While we expected items associated with Cher, Carol Burnett and Elton John to perform well, we were thrilled to see Bob’s undeniably glamorous couture creations take off – with many pieces beating pre-sale high estimates by wide margins,” Elkies continued. “The success of this sale substantiates the collectibility of fashion and Bob Mackie,” added Darren Julien, President of Julien’s Auctions. LOT PRICE ESTIMATE BUYER 112 $22,800 £13,256/ ¤19,487 $3,000-5,000 Mr. Anthony Pugliese III An ornate Queen Elizabeth period-style costume worn by Whoopi Goldberg to the 1999 Academy Awards. 120 $17,400 £10,116/ ¤14,872 $1,200-1,500 Mr. Anthony Pugliese III A multi-red bias strapless evening dress with scarlet and black coque boa, worn by Diana Ross in the 1999 film Double Platinum and several times in concert. 25 $13,200 £7,674/ ¤11,282 $5,000-7,000 Mr. Anthony Pugliese III Turquoise and feather costume designed for and worn by Cher on the “Sonny and Cher Show.” 6 $13,200 £7,674/ ¤11,282 $5,000-7,000 Mr. Anthony Pugliese III Costume designed for and worn by Elton John, accompanied by costume design. 87 $13,200 £7,674/ ¤11,282 $800-1,200 Mr. Anthony Pugliese III Nude embroidered net gown with a beaded grapevine design, worn by Sharon Stone in Casino, accompanied by costume design. 129 $12,000 £6,977/ ¤10,256 $600-800 Anonymous Ivory jersey halter gown with coral and crystal beading, designed for and worn by Carol Burnett on “The Carol Burnett Show.” 97 $10,800 £6,279/ ¤9,231 $600-800 Anonymous Black wool zip front jacket with a George Washington embroidered motif, together with a black faille zip front jacket embellished with a white freeway design and mini toy cars. 62 $9,600 £5,581/ ¤8,205 $800-1,200 Sandra Lee Black and bronze metallic lace strapless gown with pleated skirt. 137 $8,400 £4,884/ ¤7,179 $1,200-1,800 Anonymous A white chiffon criss-cross, fringed top with laurel leaf design in gold and bead sequins designed for and worn by Cher. 66 $8,400 £4,884/ ¤7,179 $800-1,200 Anonymous Red sequin bias-cut evening gown worn by Angelica Houston on the cover of Vanity Fair (July 1990) and by Cher in The Player. .