August Gallery Auction
Fri, Aug 15, 2025 01:00PM EDT
Lot 3043
Late Victorian Evening Dress with Painted Silk Panels
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $1 |
| $5 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Late Victorian Evening Dress with Painted Silk Panels. High neck, with crochet lace front under bands of painted silk panels to either side, these sewn to form a v in the front and winged effect to back, with beaded overlay and fringe. Below the waist, the silk panels alternate with crochet lace panels. Crochet lace sleeves with a nearly capulet type overlace. Silk satin ribbon detailing applied to crochet panels throughout. Silk satin lining. {Approximate dimensions: 14" shoulders, 35" bust, 29" waist, 35" hip, 58" L. }. The silk panels are most likely French. Although not labelled, the combination of materials and sophisticated design lead to a European atelier with a possible American clientele.
Condition
Lining mostly shredded; losses to beads, minor loose threads to crochet, collar shows strained, pulled fabric.
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Oakland Museum of California.
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