Passion for Fashion & Fine Textiles including an Important Audrey Hepburn Collection
There are 335 lots in this sale
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Showing Records 281 to 300
LOT
279
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An Hervé Leger couture royal blue figure-hugging `bandage' dress circa 1998, labelled, bust approx 81cm, 32in; together with a picture of Marie wearing the dress (2) |
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Low Est
£ 300
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High Est
£ 500 |
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LOT
280
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Three evening gowns, 1980s-90s, comprising: Oscar de la Renta black chantilly lace 50s inspired gown; black ribbon and lace strapless gown, unlabelled Ossie Clark; and a Wim Heminck navy organza and sequined gown, bust 86-92cm, 34-36in (3) |
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Low Est
£ 200
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High Est
£ 300 |
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LOT
281
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A Fabrice scarlet crepe de chine and bugle beaded cocktail gown, early 1980s, labelled, with overall starbursts in crystal beads; together with a Spaghetti gold and fuchsia satin evening gown c.1980, of Indian printed satin overlaid with gold sequins, both approx 86cm, 34in; and a slinky Helen David for English Eccentrics green lace, bias cut evening gown, un-labelled, with patchwork and embroidered appliques together with photographs of Marie in the gowns, (6) |
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Low Est
£ 400
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High Est
£ 600 |
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LOT
282
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A life size portrait of Marie Helvin by Sha Rah, dated 1980, oil on canvas, reclining amid semi-transparent drapes, 120 by 183cm, 47 by 72in within frame |
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Low Est
£ 600
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High Est
£ 800 |
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LOT
283
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50% of the net proceeds of lots 283-331 will be donated to the Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund. These lots are also accompanied by letters of authenticity from the Audrey Hepburn Foundation. An Emme Inc. for I. Magnin black velvet gourd shaped hat, mid 1960s, bearing both labels, circumference 54cm, 21in |
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Low Est
£ 300
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High Est
£ 500 |
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LOT
284
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A Givenchy cream straw hat with upturned brim, labelled, circumference 52cm, 20 1/2in; together with a photograph of Audrey wearing a similar hat, (2) |
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Low Est
£ 250
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High Est
£ 400 |
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LOT
285
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A Givenchy pink straw hat with bow and upturned brim, 1960s, labelled and numbered 22078, circumference 51cm, 20in |
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Low Est
£ 300
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High Est
£ 500 |
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LOT
286
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A Givenchy ivory straw hat, 1960s, labelled, with white petersham bow and upturned brim to the back, circumference 54cm, 21in |
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Low Est
£ 250
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High Est
£ 400 |
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LOT
287
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A Givenchy domed jade green velvet hat, 1964, labelled and numbered 27305, the nine pom-pom streamers laced with crystal beads, 23cm, 9in tall; together with a photograph of Audrey wearing the hat, (2) Audrey was photographed by Cecil Beaton, US Vogue Aug 15, 1964 p.119. `little Oriental evening fantasies like this - bright jade green velvet with tassels of cut feathers, crystal beads (Miss Hepburn is mad about this one, plans to wear it often for late day and small dinners)' |
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Low Est
£ 800
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High Est
£ 1200 |
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LOT
288
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A Mark Cross red and white striped knitted cotton top, 1957, labelled Mark Cross New York, bust 97cm, 38in; together with a photograph of Audrey wearing the sweater when filming 'War and Peace' in 1956, (2) |
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Low Est
£ 800
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High Est
£ 1200 |
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LOT
289
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A Givenchy eau de nil slubbed organza bodice, 1960s, boutique labelled but also numbered 5781, the stand collar with centre-slit, generously cut with with stand collar, 3/4 length sleeves, chest 122cm, 48in |
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Low Est
£ 400
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High Est
£ 600 |
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LOT
290
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A Givenchy haute couture heavy cream silk faille bodice, 1960s, labelled and numbered 5110, generously cut, the stand collar turned inside and stitched in place, chest 122cm, 48in Hubert de Givenchy recounted a conversation with Audrey, `She told me something so touching that I will always remember it. She said `When I wear a white blouse or little suit that you create for me I have the feeling of being protected by that blouse or suit - and this protection is very important to me' |
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Low Est
£ 400
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High Est
£ 600 |
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LOT
291
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Seven letters, a postcard and a telegram from Audrey Hepburn to Tanja Star Busmann (Countess Ferdinand Trauttmansdorff), 1st November 1950- October 1958, including: 1st November 1950 from 65 South Audley St where Audrey mentions `a new show which opens on Monday at Ciro's. Yes I only have another three weeks to go before I start on Young Wives Tale, am so thrilled Tanja as it will be my first real part in movies...on Tuesday I am going shopping for my clothes, they pay for everything so I am going shopping with our wardrobe mistress for my clothes, they pay for everything so I get a real kick out of choosing things'; 5th March, 1951 `Am well away rehearsing for a new picture, an Ealing comedy...Am awfully thrilled at getting the part and it's wonderful to have a job again';.New York, October 22, 1951- on the subject of her love of ice-cream, her opinion of Americans and her concerns over her opening in Gigi on Broadway; New York, 2nd December 1951- the opening of the show `And what a night it was, you should have seen old Hepburn in the midst of congratulations, flowers and photographers and we have a success!.'; others giving Tanja career advice, congratulating her on her engagement and agreeing to be a godmother; and two letters from Audrey's mother describing Audrey's filiming of Roman Holiday with Gregory Peck, 1952 and another dated 1953 describing Audrey's life in America at the time of making Sabrina, (11) |
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Low Est
£ 1000
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High Est
£ 1500 |
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LOT
292
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A group of letters and a telegram related to the betrothal of James Hanson and Audrey Hepburn dated September-November 1952, comprising: four letters from James Hanson to Tanja Star-Busmann relating to the postponement and finally cancellation of the planned wedding; a telegram from Audrey to Tanja dated August 3rd, 1952 sent from Ciampino airport asking her to be a bridesmaid on 30th September; a letter from Audrey dated 6 November sent from Chicago telling Tanja to wear the `pink dress.(the bridesmaid dress)... I would love to think you'd wear it at some gay party.' (6) See lot 333 for Audrey's wedding gown, designed for her by the Fontana sisters. |
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Low Est
£ 500
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High Est
£ 700 |
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LOT
293
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The Givenchy haute couture black chantilly lace cocktail dress, worn in `How to Steal a Million', 1966, comprising: lace cocktail gown with wrap-over back, high neck with scalloped edge, side fastenings, the full skirt edged in a flounce stiffened with horsehair, narrow black patent belt, worn over a black silk petticoat, labelled and numbered 30.361, the matching jacket with narrow Givenchy label to the neck, bust 86cm, 34in, waist 61cm, 21in; together with a photograph of Audrey wearing the gown, (5) Audrey wears this ensemble in the Ritz bar scene of the film, where her character dons a matching lace face mask over glittery eye-makeup in order to disguise herself. Her attempt not to draw attention to herself in this stunning creation spectacularly failed! Hubert de Givenchy created a similar, though not identical, cocktail gown as part of the haute couture collection, Autumn-Winter 1966, model 432. |
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Low Est
£ 15000
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High Est
£ 20000 |
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LOT
294
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A Marjolaine of Lausanne silver lurex crochet mini-dress, late 1960s, labelled, with long sleeves and simple A-line skirt, un-lined, bust 82cm, 32in |
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Low Est
£ 600
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High Est
£ 900 |
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LOT
295
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A gold lurex lace-knit maxi-dress, late 1960s, probably Marjolaine of Lausanne, with gold scalloped crochet hem, lined in silk, bust 82-86cm, 32-34in |
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Low Est
£ 600
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High Est
£ 1000 |
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LOT
296
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A beige crepe de chine informal summer gown, circa 1960, with high neck, side slit and simple tie belt, bust 86cm, 34in, (2) |
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Low Est
£ 400
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High Est
£ 600 |
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LOT
297
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A printed crepe de chine informal summer gown, circa 1960, un-labelled, the pale blue ground printed with large floral sprays in lime and turquoise, elasticated waist, bust 86cm, 34in This gown was probably purchased in Los Angeles when Audrey was making Breakfast at Tiffany's which was released in October 1961. |
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Low Est
£ 400
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High Est
£ 600 |
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LOT
298
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A peach slubbed silk informal summer gown, circa 1960, un-labelled, with Chinese-style knots to the shoulders, tie belt, side slit, bust 86cm, 34in (2) This gown was probably purchased in Los Angeles when Audrey was making Breakfast at Tiffany's which was released in October 1961. |
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Low Est
£ 400
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High Est
£ 600 |
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