Lot Details
Lot 73
Charles James for William Popper Evening Coat
Circa 1952
Of silk ottoman, princess line front with angled seaming, round collar, melon sleeves, the skirt flaring outward in front and falling full at back from gathered waist, curved quarter belt, arc seaming on bodice back, size 4, labeled: Made By William N. Popper For Lord & Taylor.
Very good condition, white surface residue on skirt.
See Elizabeth Ann Coleman, The Genius of Charles James, cats. 409 and 412, p.153. The coat incorporates design elements from each of these models.
Estimate: $600 - $800
Sold for $2,000 (includes buyer's premium)
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