Sold for $1,500

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Lot Description

Mariano Fortuny "Peplos" Dress, Early 20th Century

The consignor of this dress purchased it from a vintage store and wore it, with a denim jacket, while working security at New York’s famous Studio 54 nightclub in the 1970s.

Amber orange silk pleated two-tiered dress with satin pull cord at neckline and sleeve caps, and hand painted Venetian glass beads.
Label: Fortuny de Pose / Made in Italy
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 32"
Hips: 38"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 52.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 21"

Condition Report

Condition:

The overall condition is fair-good with the following:
Structural Issues: Both front and back of the dress at about hip level and along the shoulders and sleeves have flattened out several pleats from wear. Some of the cording has unraveled where the satin outer layer has worn away.
Split/Separated Seams: The left neckline shoulder seam has separated at the neckline with one bead detached but maintained with the garment. There are two splits in the back, one at each side just past the cap cinch casings. The underarms of the sleeves have some popped stitches.
Losses: There is at least one bead detached (and maintained with the garment) and a 1" hole in the back right side hem. The underarms seem to be missing some beads which are indicated by broken stitches that are similar to others holding beads.
Fading/Color Change: The upper bodice has lightened from wear and is noticeable along each sleeve and the neckline.
Soiling/Spots: The underarms have some yellowed soiling from wear.
Repairs/Alterations: The neckline and top-tier hemline satin cording appear to have been altered from their original position and essentially tacked back in place. This has left the neckline virtually unable to cinch.

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