Sale 9911161 | Lot 40

Two Beaded Party Frocks

Catalogue: Couture & Textiles

Lot Details

Lot 40
Two Beaded Party Frocks
French, 1920s
The first beige chiffon, sleeveless, with low V-neck, decorated with intricate beadwork pattern depicting Oriental figures, clouds and flowers worked in iridescent pastel beads, pearls, rhinestones and gold beads, the skirt overlaid with three tiers of bead fringe, size 6; the second a sleeveless chemise of gold lace embroidered allover with bright pink beads, embroidered integral belt defining low waist, beige chiffon underlayer, shaped hemline, size 12.
Condition of first good, overall soil, small tear at neck, discoloration to fringe, minor losses to beads and fringe, condition of second, very good, some loose threads.

Estimate: $600 - $800
Sold for $1,300 (includes buyer's premium)

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Estimate: $600 - $800
Sold for $1,300 (includes buyer's premium)

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