Lot 161
Collection of Designer Items: Bill Blass, Bessi, Oscar de la Renta, Giorgio'Sant Angelo 1970-80s 
Sale 1156 - Spring Fashion & Accessories
Mar 14, 2023 10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$300 - $500

Sold for $1,890

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Collection of Designer Items: Bill Blass, Bessi, Oscar de la Renta, Giorgio'Sant Angelo 1970-80s 

This lot contains three dresses.

THE FIRST
Black, blue, and white printed silk knit dress with crew neckline, set-in long sleeves, abstract floral print, gathered waistband, and center back zipper closure.
Label: Bessi
Retail Label: Saks Fifth Avenue
Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16.5"
Chest: 31.5"
Waist: 28.75"
Hips: 33.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 43.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32.5"

THE SECOND
Multicolored organza color-blocked dress with scoop neckline, attached neck tie, set-in short sleeves, gathered waistline, and center back zipper closure.
Label: Bill Blass
Retail Label: Stanley Korshak
Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5"
Chest: 35"
Waist: 29.25"
Hips: 36"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 60"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 15.25"

THE THIRD
Sleeveless dress made of white fabric woven with a circle pattern and trimmed with black bric-brac trim, center front tie, gathered waist band, and center back zipper closure.
Label: Oscar de la Renta/ Boutique
Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 11"
Chest: 25"
Waist: 24.5"
Hips: 41.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 55.5"

THE FOURTH
Pink and blue woven pleated skirt with center front pleated yoke, side zipper and slash pockets paired with pink wide obi belt. 
Label: Giorgio Sant'Angelo / Marjer -Parts 
Size Label: Not sized 
Style/Serial No.: N/A 

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 28" 
Hips: 58" 
Length (side waist band to hem): 28" 

This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition Report
Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with only a few spots below the waistband on the center front.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is fair. There are spots throughout, primarily the front left side of the chest, center front towards the hem, back left side by armscye, and the hem. There are small spots in the lining of the bodice and the hem has began unraveling along the back. This dress is also missing a belt.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good. There are spots on the center front as well as on the sides of the back bodice. There is minor discoloration throughout the skirt with dark marks on the interior of the bottom hem.

THE FOURTH 
The overall condition is very good with no visible isseues. 

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