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This blockbuster of a sale features 473 lots of vintage and luxury fashion, antique costume and textiles. With estimates starting at just £150 and items spanning over 200 years of fashion, there is truly something for everyone....
The auction begins with approximately 150 lots of covetable luxury fashion and accessories, including jewellery, handbags and clothing by Chanel, timeless luggage by Louis Vuitton and, of course, Hermès. And for the ultimate luxury connoisseurs: we have rails of unworn, mint-condition cashmere creations by Loro Piana - many of the pieces still with retail tags attached.
The world of fashion recently lost one of its greats: Thierry Mugler. Lots 184-197 form a tribute to his work. Mugler’s avant-garde designs for women are his most recognisable but let us not forget that he also dressed men in a blazing rainbow of colour. Starring in this section is the collection of Mr. Christopher Matthews, former lecturer at Saint Martins and VP of Design in Los Angeles. Christopher travelled the world during the 1980s-90s, riding on the back of mopeds to factory appointments in China dressed head-to-toe in Mugler!
For the Biba lovers among us, we have a fabulous selection (lots 262-271), including a rare ‘cat’ printed wool-jersey ensemble - complete with its matching hat! For those who long for the romance and glamour of the 1920s-30s, we have approximately 100 lots featuring fashions from those decades. Many of these lots are from the collection of a life-long enthusiast with a good eye: these garments are made even more desirable by the fact that they are in great condition. It is becoming increasingly rare to find wearable, attractive examples of 1920s-30s fashion in such original condition, but we have managed it!
The final chapter of this sale features an eclectic treasure trove of antique costume and textiles, including a fine Bernard & Cie walking suit, circa 1910, and a gentleman’s embroidered doeskin glove, Welsh, circa 1630. The final item in the auction is an interesting, brocaded satin dragon robe/jifu, Chinese, dating from the Qing dynasty, second half of the 18th century.
Lot 1 - An Hermès green ostrich leather Bolide, probably 1960s
Sold for £300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 3 - An Hermès Haut à Courroies travel bag, 1979
Sold for £1,300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 5 - A Louis Vuitton monogrammed canvas and leather suitcase, large
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 6 - A Louis Vuitton monogrammed canvas and leather suitcase, medium
Sold for £150
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 7 - A Louis Vuitton monogrammed canvas and leather suit carrier
Sold for £150
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 8 - A Louis Vuitton monogrammed canvas and leather suit carrier
Sold for £150
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 9 - A Louis Vuitton monogrammed canvas and leather suitcase, small
Sold for £190
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 11 - Three Louis Vuitton Epi leather handbags, 2000s
Sold for £220
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 12 - A Louis Vuitton monogrammed canvas and leather bucket bag, probably 1980s
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 13 - A Gucci black crocodile handbag, 1960s
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 15 - A Gucci brown suede and leather handbag, late 1990s-early 2000s
Sold for £170
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 16 - A Gucci pale pink leather handbag, 1990s
Sold for £150
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 17 - Three Gucci leather minimalist handbags, circa 2000
Sold for £220
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 18 - A Tom Ford putty-grey leather handbag, modern
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 20 - Five designer leather handbags, 2000s-2010s
Sold for £280
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 21 - A Balenciaga large City bag in tan leather, 2010s
Sold for £240
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 22 - Two Balenciaga leather handbags, 2010s
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 23 - An Yves Saint Laurent embossed suede leather handbag, 2000s-2010s
Sold for £150
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 25 - A Bottega Veneta quilted purple suede bag, late 1970s
Sold for £180
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 26 - A Versace black leather satchel, probably late 1990s
Sold for £160
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 27 - A Judith Leiber black beaded minaudiere, 1980s
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 28 - A Miu Miu ruched brown leather handbag, 2000s-2010s
Sold for £100
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 29 - A Roberta di Camerino burnt orange cut velvet handbag, 1960s
Sold for £100
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 31 - An Alaïa laser-cut leather bucket-style bag, modern
Sold for £150
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 34 - A Lady Dior in black Cannage lambskin, modern
Sold for £500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 37 - A demi-parure of rhinestones and droplet cabochon 'stones', probably by Dior, 1950s
Sold for £400
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 38 - A Christian Dior boutique gilt Hellenistic style necklace/bracelet, 1980s
Sold for £180
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 39 - Two pairs of Christian Dior earrings, late 1990s
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 40 - A pair of Christian Dior couture earrings, modern
Sold for £420
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 41 - A Gavilane gilt metal crucifix necklace, 1980s
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 43 - A Dolce & Gabbana 'lipstick' charm necklace, 2000s
Sold for £190
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 44 - A Chanel gilt chain and 'pearl' crucifix necklace, 1990-91
Sold for £850
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 45 - A Chanel gilt metal charm bracelet, circa 1989
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 47 - Two pairs of Chanel gilt-metal clip-on circular earrings, 1980s-1990s
Sold for £320
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 48 - A pair of Chanel enamelled gilt metal 'bow' clip-on earrings, circa 1984
Sold for £1,100
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
