Lot 55
Four Ralph Rucci Silk Tops, 2018-2019
Sale 932 - A Life in Couture: The Collection of Michelle Smith
Sep 21, 2021 10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$400 - $500

Sold for $344

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Four Ralph Rucci Silk Tops, 2018-2019

The skirt and pants shown in the images is not included with this lot.

This lot contains four tops.

THE FIRST
Multi-hued abstract printed silk lamé long sleeve shirt with wide spread collar and button down closure.
Label: Ralph Rucci
Size Label: 14
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 45"
Waist: 45"
Hips: 45"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 27"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31"

THE SECOND
Multi-hued abstract printed silk lamé dress with 3/4 length sleeves, slits at side hems, and knotted silk button center front closure; paired with matching tie belt.
Label: Ralph Rucci
Size Label: 12
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.75"
Chest: 43"
Waist: 44"
Hips: 45"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 41"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 26"
Belt Length: 72"
Belt Width: 1"

THE THIRD
Black silk satin long sleeve shirt dress with side slits at hem and decorative knotted silk button center front closure.
Label: Ralph Rucci
Size Label: 12
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.75"
Chest: 42"
Waist: 42.5"
Hips: 45"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 40.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 26.25"

THE FOURTH
Black silk crepe long sleeve tunic with jewel neckline, full cuffed sleeves, and center front hidden button closure. Found with original sales tag, price is missing.
Label: Ralph Rucci
Size Label: 8
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 50"
Waist: 48.5"
Hips: 49.25"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 31"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31.5"
Property from the Collection of Michelle Smith, Washington, D.C.
Condition Report
Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good though there is some minor thread pulling in the belt and loose threads on both side seams of the dress however, this is not structural but raw edges visible from French seam finish.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good though there is a small pulled/loose thread on left sleeve.

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