Lafayette 148 Ensemble and St. John Suit, Accompanied by a Collection of Costume Jewelry
Sale 1334 - The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright, Part II
Lots Open
Apr 26, 2024
Lots Close
May 8, 2024
Timed Online / Chicago
Estimate
$200 -
$400
Sold for $1,524
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Lafayette 148 Ensemble and St. John Suit, Accompanied by a Collection of Costume Jewelry
The purple suit was worn by Secretary Albright with Secretary Hillary Clinton when she was presented the Tom Lantos Human Rights Prize December 6, 2013 in Washington, DC. Secretary Clinton received the award for her work in the areas of women's rights and internet freedom.
THE FIRST
Button-front jacket with stand collar in Loro Piana cashmere. Fully-lined.
Label: Lafayette 148
Date: Contemporary
THE SECOND
Sleeveless shift dress in Loro Piana cashmere. Fully-lined with rear zipper closure at center back.
Label: Lafayette 148
Date: Contemporary
THE THIRD
Round-collar, snap-front jacket in black wool-blend crepe with pleated detail at center front. Fully-lined in black silk.
Label: St. John
Date: Contemporary
Country of Origin: United States
THE FOURTH
Flared skirt in black wool-blend crepe. Fully-lined in black silk with elasticated waistband.
Label: St. John
Date: Contemporary
Country of Origin: United States
Includes a Collection of Costume Jewelry:
Two Necklaces, Two Cuffs and One Brooch
Large Necklace Measures Approximately:
15" L x 2.50" W
Condition Report
Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is good, with moderate wear and light residue accretion to exterior/interior surfaces.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is good, with light signs of wear throughout with small surface abrasions.
THE THIRD
The overall condition is good, with light signs of wear/moderate storage residue to fabric.
THE FOURTH
The overall condition is good, with light signs of wear.
The overall condition to the costume jewelry is good.
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