Three Geoffrey Beene Dresses
Sale 854 - Spring Fashion: A Century of Couture
Mar 18, 2021
10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$400 -
$600
Sold for $594
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Three Geoffrey Beene Dresses
This lot includes three dresses.
THE FIRST
Black jersey knit and white linen evening dress with ricrac trim at hip and center back zipper closure. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $2,790.00.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Size Label: 12
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 29"
Hips: 38"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 55.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 12"
THE SECOND
Cream silk satin and black silk taffeta evening dress with oversized button down shirt top and full gathered skirt; paired with black braided cord belt.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Size Label: 10
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 41"
Waist: 38.5"
Hips: 52"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 53"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32"
Belt Length: 70"
THE THIRD
Black wool knit evening dress with large plastic zippered seaming and ribbed knit trimmed collar and cuffs. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $1,990.00.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Size Label: 10
Style/Serial No.: 1857
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 38.25"
Hips: 40.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 55"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33.5"
Property from the Estate of Martha Smith Simpson, Lake Forest, Illinois
Condition Report
Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues. Appears unworn.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally though there are some light spots on the front bodice near the waist, light markings on the ends of each sleeve near the cuffs on front and back, and some light markings on the back right shoulder.
THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues. Appears unworn.
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THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues. Appears unworn.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally though there are some light spots on the front bodice near the waist, light markings on the ends of each sleeve near the cuffs on front and back, and some light markings on the back right shoulder.
THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues. Appears unworn.
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. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email couturecr@hindmanauctions.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.
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