Lot 34
Five Silk Chiffon Blouses: Including Two Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture, 1970-80s
Sale 1007 - Spring Fashion: Centuries of Style
Mar 16, 2022 10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$300 - $500

Sold for $1,250

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Five Silk Chiffon Blouses: Including Two Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture, 1970-80s

This lot includes five blouses.

THE FIRST
Navy silk chiffon wrap front blouse with V-neckline, pleated shoulders, long sleeves with large gem-covered chain buttons on the cuffs, and snap front closure.
Label: Yves Saint Laurent
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 33"
Waist: 26"
Hips: 27"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 37"

THE SECOND
Light brown silk chiffon draped front blouse with jewel neckline, gathered cap long sleeves, left tied hip, and back tieable neck closure.
Label: Mary McFadden
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 28.5"
Waist: 26.5"
Hips: 25"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34"

THE THIRD
Dark brown silk chiffon blouse with attached scarf, full gathered long sleeves with French cuffs and gold-tone cufflinks.
Label: Yves Saint Laurent
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 18"
Chest: 32"
Waist: 32.5"
Hips: 35"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 23.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 38"

THE FOURTH
Navy silk chiffon blouse with draped neckline, fitted long sleeves with zipped wrists, and side hook and eye closure with an attached sash.
Unlabeled
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 31.5"
Waist: 24.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 37"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 29.5"

THE FIFTH
Black silk chiffon blouse with draped neckline, fitted long sleeves with zipped wrists, and side hook and eye closure with an attached sash.
Unlabeled
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 31.5"
Waist: 24.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 37"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 29.5"
Property from the Collection of Susan Gutfreund, New York, New York
Condition Report
Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with some small spots near the left cuff.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good with a small spot on the right hip and a stressed seam on the pleats.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good there is a small spot on the right side of the scarf, on the right side of the chest, and the left cuff. There's also a small tear on the neckline.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is good with some light damage on the left shoulder and underarm soiling.

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

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