PASSION FOR FASHION
At long last the eagerly awaited P4F Auction is here, and we have a great selection of historically important and just incredibly beautiful fashion with which to tempt you.
We are honoured to present 24 lots from THE SANDY SCHREIER COLLECTION. Sandy’s fashion collection is legendary; the Metropolitan Museum describes it as ‘One of the greatest private collections of 20th century fashion’, and they should know. Click here for more detail.
WE’RE GOING GAGA FOR FASHION! For the first time in the UK, two extraordinary ensembles worn by this musical superstar are going under the hammer. Designed by Russian-born but British-based artist - Karina Akopyan. Click here for more details.
THE LAST QUEEN OF MADAGASCAR: We present fashion, accessories, photographs and ephemera relating to Queen Ranavalona III and Princess Ramisindrazana. Click here for more details.
BALLETS RUSSES. Lavish costumes designed by leading Russian artists Natalia Goncharova and Leon Bakst for the legendary impresario Serge Diaghilev (see lots 52-56). Click here for more details.
CRISTOBAL BALENCIAGA - ‘The Master of Haute Couture’: 27 fine lots includes an important group belonging to one of Balenciaga’s ex-models - Francine Chouraki, Señora Francine García-Trevijano, wife of the anti-Franco republican lawyer, philosopher and multi-millionaire Antonio García-Trevijano. She worked as the House model for Balenciaga in Madrid before making her advantageous marriage in the early 1960s (see lots 115, 117 to 133).
MENSWEAR to tempt the inner dandy in men everywhere – dating from the late 18th century to 2000, including a fine embroidered court suit, the final part of the John Cowell collection and gangster Al (Scarface) Capone’s autographed spats!
CHRISTIAN DIOR & JOHN GALLIANO Museum quality pieces include Christian Dior haute couture Spanish-inspired black velvet dress, 1948-49, (lot 91); the rare Trapeze line dress from Saint-Laurent’s first collection as head of the fashion house, S/S 1958 (lot 103), to the tulle confection in shades of café au lait by John Galliano (his last haute couture collection for Dior), 'René Gruau' collection, S/S 2011 (lot 226).
AVANT GARDE FASHION: numerous examples include: a rare Paco Rabanne 'Armour' dress, 1967, with photo of the original owner (lot 148); a rare Alexander McQueen silver gauze ‘Armour’ dress, 'The Hunger' collection, S/S 1996 (lot 223); a rare Martin Margiela 'Retrospective Doll' collection ensemble, S/S 1996 (lot 264).
ROYAL FASHION. As market leaders in the sale of Princess Diana-related material we are proud to present original Elizabeth Emanuel ink sketches for some of Diana’s most important Emanuels creations, including the famous 1981 wedding dress – lots 170-176. Continuing the theme of Royalty – we offer Queen Victoria’s nightie and stockings. She would not be amused! (lots 47,48)
Enjoy!
Lot 144 - Three pairs of Roger Vivier and Dior shoes, 1960s
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 145 - A Christian Dior by Marc Bohan couture orange wool coat, circa 1967
Sold for £500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 146 - A Christian Dior by Marc Bohan couture ivory silk crêpe evening gown, circa 1968
Sold for £1,400
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 147 - A Karl Lagerfeld for Chloé psychedelic printed chiffon mini dress, late 1960s
Sold for £850
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 148 - A rare Paco Rabanne 'Armour' dress, 1967
Sold for £37,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 149 - A rare Yves Saint Laurent 'Mondrian' helmet, 1965
Sold for £6,500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 150 - A good Yves Saint Laurent 'Safari' or 'Saharienne' tan cotton gabardine ensemble, 1968
Sold for £5,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 151 - An Yves Saint Laurent complete Safari or 'Saharienne' ensemble 1968
Sold for £1,100
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 152 - A good Pucci printed velvet evening gown, 1960s
Sold for £350
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 153 - A rare Apple Boutique printed cotton gabardine robe, 1967-68
Sold for £850
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 155 - 'The Ritva Man' - Mike Ross, an Elizabeth Frink designed 'Eagle' sweater, 1971
Sold for £200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 156 - A Carven iridescent lamé evening coat, 1960s
Sold for £340
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 157 - A Gucci monogrammed cullotte-dress, early 1970s
Sold for £2,600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 158 - A Christian Dior monogrammed knitted wool jersey ensemble, circa 1971
Sold for £400
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 159 - A Karl Lagerfeld for Chloé silk dress printed with pixilated dancers, 1970s
Sold for £11,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 160 - A fine Thea Porter abaya/kaftan, 1970s
Sold for £2,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 161 - A Zandra Rhodes 'Reverse Lily' printed chiffon dress, 1971
Sold for £750
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 162 - An Ossie Clark 'traffic light' dress, 1970
Sold for £750
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 163 - An Ossie Clark/Celia Birtwell quilted red satin cropped jacket, circa 1972
Sold for £400
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 164 - An Ossie Clark red moss crêpe 'Cuddly' wrap-over dress, mid 1970s
Sold for £1,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 165 - A Madame Grès couture draped jersey evening gown, Autumn-Winter 1975-76
Sold for £800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 166 - A Valentino Garavani couture lime chiffon polka-dot dress, 1972
Sold for £1,500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 167 - A Valentino Garavani couture printed organza evening gown, circa 1975
Sold for £1,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 168 - An Yves Saint Laurent couture striped chiffon summer ensemble, Spring-Summer 1977
Sold for £750
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 169 - An Yves Saint Laurent pale blue wool burnouse cape, 1977
Sold for £420
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 170 - Elizabeth Emanuel sketch for Princess Diana's 1981 bridal gown
Sold for £2,600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 172 - Elizabeth Emanuel sketch for Lady Diana Spencer's 1981 'Engagement' blouse
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 173 - Elizabeth Emanuel sketch for Princess Diana's 1986 navy and white silk dress
Sold for £500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 174 - Elizabeth Emanuel sketch for Princess Diana's 1985 green silk evening gown
Sold for £600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 176 - Elizabeth Emanuel fashion sketch for the 1981 Royal Wedding dress worn by Princess Diana
Sold for £2,800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 178 - A Valentino Garavani couture sequined pink chiffon cocktail dress, early 1980s
Sold for £800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 179 - A Valentino Garavani couture sequined ivory silk evening gown, circa 1983
Sold for £900
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 180 - A Valentino Garavani couture floral printed damask satin cocktail dress, circa 1983
Sold for £500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 181 - A Valentino Garavani couture gold lamé evening gown, circa 1983
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 182 - A Pierre Cardin lemon silk crêpe toga-style dress, 1980s
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 183 - A Roberto Capucci 'Blades' sculpture dress, circa 1985
Sold for £2,200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 185 - A rare Karl Lagerfeld for Chloé 'shower' dress, Autumn-Winter, 1983-84
Sold for £11,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 186 - A Thierry Mugler pleated gold lamé cocktail dress, 1985-86
Sold for £5,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 187 - A Thierry Mugler suede 'blister' ensemble, 'Sahara' collection, Spring-Summer 1986
Sold for £450
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 188 - A Thierry Mugler burgundy vinyl 'spike' jacket, Autumn-Winter 1990-91
Sold for £6,500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 189 - A rare John Galliano 'Pearly King' cap, 'The Ludic Game' collection, Autumn-Winter 1985-86
Sold for £2,800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 191 - A rare John Galliano cotton dress, 'Fallen Angels' collection, Spring-Summer 1986
Sold for £1,200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
