Lot 27
Three Chanel Tops, 1997-1998
Sale 854 - Spring Fashion: A Century of Couture
Mar 18, 2021 10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$300 - $500

Sold for $2,000

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Three Chanel Tops, 1997-1998

This lot includes three tops.

THE FIRST
Ivory silk satin blouse with pointed collar and French cuffs with faux pearl and chain cufflinks. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $890.00.
Label: Chanel
Size Label: 40
Style/Serial No.: P11461V03506

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 43.5"
Waist: 43"
Hips: 43.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 26.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33.5"

THE SECOND
White linen short sleeve button down blouse with wide point collar and western style chest pockets.
Label: Chanel Boutique
Size Label: 44
Style/Serial No.: P07334V02130

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16.5"
Chest: 40.5"
Waist: 37"
Hips: 41"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 16.5"

THE THIRD
White cotton ribbed knit short sleeve button down top with buttoned chest pockets.
Label: Chanel Boutique
Size Label: 44
Style/Serial No.: P08613V00337

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 31"
Waist: 27.5"
Hips: 35"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 20.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 16"
Property from the Estate of Martha Smith Simpson, Lake Forest, Illinois
Condition Report
Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with a small dark mark on the back left shoulder yoke seam. Appears unworn.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is a brown spot on the front right near the side seam at waist level.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good structurally though the front right chest pocket has a very faint brown tinted discolored spot.

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