We are pleased to announce our anticipated bumper March general sale, returning with an unprecedented 817 fabulous lots! This auction will be held over two days, running from March 24th to March 25th. With such a vast and diverse selection, ranging from cutting-edge contemporary fashion and iconic designer pieces to rare 19th-century corsets and exquisitely embroidered Chinese robes, even the most discerning collector will be hard-pressed not to find something to bid on in this comprehensive sale.
This auction offers a more accessible price point than the record-smashing prices we have been recently achieving, with the majority of lots under a £300 high estimate.
This particular sale is exceptionally strong for 1990s and 2000s designer ready-to-wear: Day 1 (March 24) will be devoted to fashion from the 1990s to the present day.
The auction kicks off with an excellent selection of early 1990s suits and jackets by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel. These pieces perfectly capture the spirit of the era, featuring bold and colourful tailored jackets, chic miniskirts, and signature chain belts ubiquitous on the runways of the early 1990s.
A major highlight of the sale is the almost 100 lots designed by John Galliano. This significant offering features pieces both from his own eponymous label and his hugely influential tenure at Christian Dior. Among the key highlights is a strong selection of garments from Galliano’s Autumn-Winter 1998-99 ‘Sportswear on Heels’ collection, including a variety of iconic tailored suits and sought-after fur-trimmed jackets.
The strength of 1990s and early 2000s design continues with other major fashion houses and influential designers well represented. This includes a compelling selection of Tom Ford for Gucci pieces, garments that perfectly exemplify his iconic, simple, and overtly sexy design ethos that defined the turn of the millennium.
Margiela is always popular, and we have a nice selection of pieces from the late 1990s and early 2000s, including a rare ensemble from Martin Margiela’s tenure at Hermès that embodies the sense of quiet and luxurious minimalism that the designer brought to the house.
Day 2 (March 25) starts with a selection of opulent and extravagant 1980s haute couture, standing in stark opposition to the sleek minimalism of the 1990s. This section includes offerings by Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, and Erik Mortensen for Balmain.
British design is also celebrated, with a strong focus on the great British designers of the influential 1960s and 1970s. We have a particularly good and wearable selection of pieces from Thea Porter, Ossie Clark, and Zandra Rhodes, as well as a rare Beatles ‘Apple Boutique’ ensemble.
Later in the day, we feature a selection of antique lots, including a selection of nineteenth-century undergarments. This section provides fascinating insight into shifting ideals of the female form and includes a particularly rare Warner Brothers nursing corset.
Last (but certainly not least!), we have a very strong selection of textiles and robes from around the world, including Ottoman, Palestinian, and Chinese.
Please send in your condition requests as soon as possible, and good luck bidding!
Lot 1 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black and white tweed jacket, Cruise 2007
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 3 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld brooch, 'Paris-Salzburg' collection, Métiers d'Art, Pre-Fall 2015
Sold for £169
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 4 - A Chanel cream perforated caviar leather shoulder bag, 2006-2008
Sold for £520
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 5 - Two Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld blouses, 1980s-2010s
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 6 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld rhinestone brooch, Autumn-Winter 2017-18
Sold for £208
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 7 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld ribbon-weave canvas jacket, 'Cruise Cuba' collection, Cruise 2017
Sold for £1,105
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 8 - A group of Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black ribbon ties and brooches, 2010s
Sold for £520
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 9 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black wool jacket, probably Spring-Summer 2015
Sold for £598
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 10 - A group of Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld camellia brooches, 2010s
Sold for £520
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 11 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black chiffon dress, circa 2005
Sold for £312
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 12 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld leather and faux pearl brooch, 2019
Sold for £195
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 13 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black jacket, Autumn-Winter 2011
Sold for £624
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 14 - A Chanel black and cream bowling bag, circa 2003
Sold for £416
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 15 - A pair of Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black mesh sock boots, 2000s
Sold for £286
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 16 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld white cotton and linen ensemble, 2000-2001
Sold for £494
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 17 - Two Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld swimsuits, Cruise 2000
Sold for £208
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 18 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld blue cotton-blend cardigan, Spring-Summer 2007
Sold for £520
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 19 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld green wool tweed jacket, Autumn-Winter 1990-91
Sold for £572
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 20 - A Chanel black nylon mini tote bag, late 1990s
Sold for £312
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 21 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld printed pink silk blouse, Spring-Summer 1993
Sold for £910
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 22 - Two Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld blouses, early 1990s
Sold for £468
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 24 - Two Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld cashmere jumpers, 1990s
Sold for £468
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 25 - Two Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld ivory silk blouses, circa 1990
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 27 - Two pairs of Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld trousers, Spring-Summer 1998
Sold for £715
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 29 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld ensemble, late 1990s
Sold for £520
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 30 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black wool jacket, Spring-Summer 1998
Sold for £416
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 31 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld cherry wool suit, Autumn-Winter 1995-96
Sold for £910
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 32 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld cotton and wool suit, Spring-Summer 1995
Sold for £3,380
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 33 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld little black dress, Spring-Summer 1997
Sold for £442
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 34 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld gold lurex cloqué ensemble, Autumn-Winter 1996-97
Sold for £910
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 35 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld wool-blend little black dress, Autumn-Winter 1995-96
Sold for £572
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 36 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld pink wool and denim ensemble, Autumn-Winter 1991-92
Sold for £1,235
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 37 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld gilt chain belt, Spring-Summer 1993
Sold for £1,105
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 39 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld white tweed cocktail dress, Spring-Summer 1992
Sold for £4,160
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 40 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld green and maroon fantasy tweed jacket, Autumn-Winter 1991-92
Sold for £1,235
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 41 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld multicoloured tweed and velvet dress, circa 1990
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 42 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Glengarry-style black felt hat, 1980s
Sold for £845
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 43 - A Chanel brown suede quilted shoulder bag, 1980s
Sold for £442
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 45 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld ivory silk blouse, late 1980s
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 46 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld red bouclé wool jacket, circa 1989
Sold for £715
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 47 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld gilt brooch and pair of earrings, 1980s
Sold for £286
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 48 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld blue and white striped jacket, circa 1988
Sold for £494
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 49 - A group of Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld separates, 1980s-90s
Sold for £546
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 50 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black leather belt, advance collection, Autumn-Winter 1986-87
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 51 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black and white houndstooth jacket, Spring-Summer 1987
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 53 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld green wool bouclé coat, late 1980s
Sold for £572
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 54 - A Chanel haute couture by Gaston Bertrelot silk dress, circa 1972
Sold for £546
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 55 - A pair of Gabrielle Chanel haute couture brass and cabochon earrings, 1970s
Sold for £221
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 56 - A Chanel by Philippe Guibourge pink slubbed silk suit, 1970s
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 57 - A Chanel 1920s-inspired salmon pink silk chiffon dress, early 1980s
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 58 - A Gabrielle Chanel haute couture by Gripoix glass bead and faux pearl sautoir, 1970s
Sold for £468
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 60 - A Gabrielle Chanel haute couture cream bouclé suit, late 1960s
Sold for £975
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 61 - A group of designer belts and accessories
Sold for £286
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 62 - A Fendi blue canvas Mama Baguette, 2000s
Sold for £442
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 68 - A Bottega Veneta intrecciato leather shoulder bag, 1990s
Sold for £494
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 69 - An Hermès black leather Collier De Chien 40 belt
Sold for £416
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 70 - An Hermès printed silk blouse, late 1980s-early 1990s
Sold for £442
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 72 - An Hermès printed silk blouse, Spring-Summer 1990
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 73 - An Hermès wool-blend pinstriped jacket, early 1990s
Sold for £416
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 74 - Y An Hermès brown crocodile belt, circa 1967
Sold for £416
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 75 - An Yves Saint Laurent black velvet handbag, circa 1970
Sold for £286
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 77 - A Frank Cooney of Mayfair mink and rabbit fur coat, 1970s
Sold for £143
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 79 - An Yves Saint Laurent gilt and rhinestone necklace and earrings, late 1970s-80s
Sold for £715
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 80 - A Madame Grès gilt and pate de verre belt buckle, 1970s
Sold for £130
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 81 - Two pairs of Christian Lacroix earrings, 1980s
Sold for £130
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 85 - A group of ceramic buttons attributed to Lucie Rie, 1940s
Sold for £312
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 92 - A group of Hélène Mechin ceramic train-themed buttons, 1930s-1950s
Sold for £130
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 93 - A group of Hélène Mechin food-themed ceramic buttons, 1930s-1950s
Sold for £182
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 95 - A group of Hélène Mechin pink and gold ceramic buttons, 1930s-1950s
Sold for £130
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 96 - A group of assorted Hélène Mechin ceramic buttons, 1930s-1950s
Sold for £195
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
