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 103 - A Dior pale pink Cannage lambskin leather shoulder bag shopper, 2000s
Sold for £440
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 104 - A Dior black Cannage lambskin leather shoulder bag, 2000s
Sold for £360
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 105 - A Christian Dior by Jason Martin limited edition gold leather clutch bag, 2016
Sold for £320
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 106 - A Fendi Tobacco Zucca Maxi Baguette bag, modern
Sold for £360
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 107 - Prada Gaufre brown nylon bag, modern
Sold for £150
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 108 - A Balenciaga violet ponyskin and leather City bag, circa 2006
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 110 - A rare Isaac Mizrahi for Louis Vuitton centenary limited edition Sac Weekend, 1996
Sold for £360
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 111 - A Louis Vuitton monogrammed canvas and leather backpack, late 1990s-2000s
Sold for £270
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 112 - A Louis Vuitton monogrammed canvas and leather barrel bag, circa 2003
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 113 - A Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Galleria bag, circa 2013
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 114 - A Louis Vuitton monogram printed cotton summer shawl, modern
Sold for £320
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 116 - A Louis Vuitton hard-sided suitcase
Sold for £1,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 119 - A Louis Vuitton Pégase Damier Ebène canvas and leather suitcase, small
Sold for £360
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 121 - Two Louis Vuitton monogrammed canvas and leather holdalls, 1990s
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 122 - An Hermès black Swift leather Kelly Flat 35, 2007
Sold for £2,600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 123 - A rare tricolour Hermès Himalaya, 1997
Sold for £5,500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 124 - An Hermès orange canvas Valparaiso weekend bag, modern
Sold for £800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 125 - An Hermès straw and brick-red-brown leather Trim bag, probably 1990s
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 126 - An Hermès white Fjord leather Massi bag, modern
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 127 - An Hermès brown Swift leather Massi bag, modern
Sold for £340
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 128 - An Hermès black canvas Massi bag, modern
Sold for £340
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 129 - An Hermès brown canvas Massi bag, modern
Sold for £1,300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 131 - An Hermès suede and leather belt-bag, 2000
Sold for £350
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 132 - An Hermès canvas cushioned dog bed, modern
Sold for £360
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 133 - A Bottega Veneta woven brown leather bag, modern
Sold for £350
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 134 - A Bottega Veneta eggshell-white leather bag, modern
Sold for £440
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 135 - A Bottega Veneta woven leather bag, modern
Sold for £700
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 136 - A Bottega Veneta woven tan leather bag, modern
Sold for £700
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 137 - A Céline Sangle off-white leather handbag, modern
Sold for £360
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 138 - An Yves Saint Laurent canvas and painted tote bag, modern
Sold for £280
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 141 - A Balenciaga woven cotton bag, modern
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 142 - An Issey Miyake 2D collapsible black patent bag, modern
Sold for £130
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 143 - An Issey Miyake futuristic white mesh handbag, modern
Sold for £380
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 145 - A Philip Treacy black raffia ribbed mesh top hat, modern
Sold for £700
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 146 - A Chanel brooch/pendant with central glass 'flower', 1970s
Sold for £1,600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 147 - A Chanel gilt brooch/pendant inset with cabochon glass 'rubies', 1970s
Sold for £1,400
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
