Morning session, lots 1-230, begins at 10am. The afternoon session, lots 231-440, will begin at 2pm.
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We have been busy behind the scenes preparing a jaw-dropping selection of spectacular fashion for you all. We have rare and important vintage couture straight from the pages of the history books, including an exceptional Elsa Schiaparelli daisy-embroidered jacket from Autumn-Winter 1937-38 (lot 267), a Madeleine Vionnet couture fringed crêpe evening gown, April 1938 (lot 269) and a dazzling Yves Saint Laurent couture bejewelled gold sequined dress, Autumn-Winter 1966 (lot 298). We offer more treasures from the renowned Sandy Schreier Collection including a rare and early Alix Barton/Madame Grès couture ivory jersey evening coat-dress (which was featured in Vogue), 1934 (lot 264), and a Christian Dior by Yves Saint Laurent couture 'Trapeze'-line day dress, Spring-Summer 1958 (lot 283).
For Thea Porter fans we have the collection of Margaret 'Bea' Larsson (lots 307-314). Bea was a close friend of Thea Porter and godmother to her niece. And for those who love Bill Gibb, we have the wardrobe of Trinidad and Tobago-born British actress Nina Baden-Semper (lots 323-327), who adored his designs.
We are honoured to include the collections of two notably elegant ladies: Victoria, Lady de Rothschild (lots 122 – 173) and Countess Maya von Schönburg-Glauchau (lots 174-203), who both graced the front rows of the Paris couture shows and featured in the elite British social season for decades. This auction provides tantalising glimpses into the wardrobes of these two beautiful women.
Always dear to our hearts is the work of the late, great Alexander McQueen. Lot 410 is the superb Givenchy haute couture by McQueen wildflower embroidered gown, Autumn-Winter 1999-2000. Lot 407 is the very rare and special Dai Rees for McQueen headpiece for 'La Poupée (The Doll)', Spring-Summer 1997. It was worn on the runway by Stella Tennant and Jade Parfitt. A unique piece of fashion history.
Our auction would not be complete without a selection of artifacts relating to our Royal Family, especially in this Jubilee year. Lot 280, a cotton dress by Horrockses, was produced to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and is printed with repeats of ‘Elizabeth Regina, 1953’. Also featured in this sale are the stockings, shoes and chemise once worn by her great-grandmother, Queen Victoria (lots 214 and 215).
Unbelievably, lightning does appear to strike twice in the saleroom of KTA: also starring in this sale is an Issey Miyake breastplate, Autumn-Winter 1980 - identical to the one just sold in our last ‘Passion for Fashion’ auction (lot 337). So, if you missed out last time, you now have a rare second chance to acquire this piece of art!
Lot 50 - A Martin Margiela for Hermès blue leather clochette-necklace
Sold for £360
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 51 - An Hermès printed silk shirt, probably 1990s
Sold for £400
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 52 - Two Hermès printed silk scarves, 1980s-1990s
Sold for £420
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 53 - Two Hermès printed silk scarves, 1990s
Sold for £320
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 54 - An Hermès printed silk-cashmere scarf, modern
Sold for £380
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 55 - An Hermès silk-cashmere scarf/shawl, modern
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 56 - An Hermès lilac cashmere shawl, modern
Sold for £220
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 57 - An Hermès pink cashmere shawl, modern
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 58 - An Hermès cotton sarong/shawl printed with large-scale leopards, 1980s-1990s
Sold for £340
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 59 - An Hermès cotton sarong/shawl printed with large-scale parrots, 1980s-1990s
Sold for £280
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 60 - Twelve Hermès printed silk ties, modern
Sold for £380
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 61 - Sixteen Hermès printed silk ties, modern
Sold for £360
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 62 - Seventeen Hermès printed silk ties, modern
Sold for £280
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 63 - An Hermès black niloticus lizard Kelly 32, 1989
Sold for £6,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 64 - An Hermès ecru leather Retourné Kelly, 2008
Sold for £5,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 65 - An Hermès brown crocodile Kelly bag, late 1960s
Sold for £6,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 67 - An Hermès cognac graine calf leather Kelly 35, 1993
Sold for £3,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 70 - An Hermès golden-brown clemence leather Birkin 35, 2001
Sold for £6,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 71 - An Hermès black clemence leather Jypsiere, 2004
Sold for £3,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 72 - An Hermès orange clemence leather Victoria II 35, 2007
Sold for £900
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 73 - An Hermès Canopee Clemence leather Trim bag, 1999
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 74 - A Loro Piana canvas and leather summer tote bag, modern
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 75 - Two pairs of Loro Piana suede loafers, modern
Sold for £280
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 76 - Two pairs of Loro Piana suede loafers, modern
Sold for £360
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 77 - Two Loro Piana printed silk summer tunics/cover-ups, modern
Sold for £360
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 78 - A Loro Piana printed silk cover-up/tunic, modern
Sold for £440
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 79 - A Loro Piana striped cashmere shawl, modern
Sold for £240
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 80 - A Loro Piana striped cashmere jacket, modern
Sold for £600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 81 - A Loro Piana knitted cashmere long-line cardigan, modern
Sold for £350
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 82 - A Loro Piana reversible striped cashmere coat, modern
Sold for £420
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 83 - A Loro Piana 'Melvin' herringbone alpaca-wool-blend reversible coat, modern
Sold for £320
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 84 - A Loro Piana 'Kulm' white mink reversible poncho, modern
Sold for £750
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 85 - A Loro Piana 'Salzburg' vicuña and baby cashmere cape, modern
Sold for £1,600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 86 - A Loro Piana 'Maddox' vicuña and baby cashmere cape, modern
Sold for £7,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 87 - A Loro Piana shaved shearling long-line gilet, modern
Sold for £700
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 88 - An Anya Hindmarch chinchilla fur gilet, modern
Sold for £420
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 90 - An Yves Saint Laurent bobcat fur coat, 1980s
Sold for £360
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 91 - An Yves Saint Laurent grey squirrel fur coat, 2000s
Sold for £440
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 92 - An Armani shaved black rabbit fur evening coat, 2000s
Sold for £170
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 94 - A reversible evening coat of chinchilla and shaved black rabbit fur, modern
Sold for £240
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 96 - A Valentino tan wool-cashmere blend jacket, modern
Sold for £220
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 97 - Two Pucci printed silk cover-ups in shades of blue, modern
Sold for £440
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 98 - Two Pucci printed silk cover-ups in shades of pink and orange, modern
Sold for £380
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 99 - A Gucci lilac silk shirt printed with horse-bit repeats, 1990s
Sold for £400
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
