Lot 4
Five Emilio Pucci Items: One Dress with Belt, One Jumpsuit, One Handkerchief, and One Bag, 1960s
Sale 932 - A Life in Couture: The Collection of Michelle Smith
Sep 21, 2021 10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$300 - $500

Sold for $2,000

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Five Emilio Pucci Items: One Dress with Belt, One Jumpsuit, One Handkerchief, and One Bag, 1960s

Known as the “Prince of Prints,” Emilio Pucci’s designs contributed to the beginning of sportswear. Pucci drew inspiration from his exotic travels and the Mediterranean landscape. He used these places to create the vivacious, psychedelic geometric prints and patterns that defined the look of resort-wear in the 1960s and onward.

This lot contains five pieces: two ensembles, one handkerchief, one bag.

THE FIRST
Yellow, tan, pink, and orange printed silk jersey dress with floral and bird motif throughout, 3/4 length sleeves and matching belt.
Label: Emilio Pucci / Florence - Italy
Size Label: 8
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 34.5"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 32"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 40.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27"
Belt Length: 46.5"
Belt Width: 0.25"

THE SECOND
Blue, orange, purple, green and white printed silk jersey jumpsuit with skirt overlay and spaghetti straps.
Unlabeled, Attributed to Emilio Pucci
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17"
Chest: 32.5"
Waist: 29.5"
Hips: 31.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 58.75"
Inseam: 30"

THE THIRD
Blue, white, and black printed cotton handkerchief.
Label: Emilio Pucci / Firenze
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 16.875"
Width: 17"

THE FOURTH
Pink and grey printed handbag with snap closure and attached gold-tone chain shoulder strap.
Label: Emilio Pucci Bags
Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features
9.125" L x 5.75" H x 2.25" W
19.6 " Shoulder Strap Drop
Main textile: Printed cotton
Lining: Black nylon
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Straps: Gold-tone metal chain
Country of origin: Italy
Property from the Collection of Michelle Smith, Washington, D.C.
Condition Report
Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally though there are a few pulls in the silk throughout the dress and one small mark of discoloration.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally though there are few small spots throughout.

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

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

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