Two Adolfo Dresses, 1970s
Sale 769 - The September Sale: Fall Fashion & Luxury Accessories
Sep 10, 2020
10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$300 -
$400
Sold for $406
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Two Adolfo Dresses, 1970s
This lot includes two dresses.
THE FIRST
Brown with white dotted Swiss long sleeve dress with ruffled collar, smocked top with puffy and ruffled long sleeves, full skirt hemmed in ruffles, and moire ribbon belt with pink fabric flowers.
Label: Adolfo / At / Saks Fifth Avenue
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 35"
Waist: 24"
Hips: 40"
Length (underarm to hem): 52.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 35.5"
THE SECOND
Cream knit long sleeve dress with diamond eyelet pattern at top and hemline, trimmed in pink and blue ribbon flowers, and center back zipper closure.
Label: Adolfo / At / Saks Fifth Avenue
Size Label: 12
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13.5"
Chest: 34.5"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 37"
Length (underarm to hem): 48.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 28.25"
Property from the Collection of Alexa Forman, Glencoe, Illinois
Condition Report
Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good though the skirt lining has some overall discoloration due to age and there is a spot on the left front ribbon belt.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally though there are some faint orange spots on top left shoulder, left waist, and back left waist. The back left sleeve elbow has some slight darkening.
Everything is sold 'As Is’. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional condition photos, please use the INQUIRE button or email couturecr@lesliehindman.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact.
THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good though the skirt lining has some overall discoloration due to age and there is a spot on the left front ribbon belt.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally though there are some faint orange spots on top left shoulder, left waist, and back left waist. The back left sleeve elbow has some slight darkening.
Everything is sold 'As Is’. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional condition photos, please use the INQUIRE button or email couturecr@lesliehindman.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact.
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