Passion for Fashion featuring the Zandra Rhodes Archive| London

17th Jun, 2025 9:00
17th Jun, 2025 14:00

Lots: 542

Our June auction has something for everyone – from modern luxury to fine and rare antique dress. This sale also includes three very special but very different collections.  The first collection we present is 20 lots from the wardrobe of the late Marianne Faithfull. Renowned for her haunting voice, bold spirit, and enduring influence on music and culture, Marianne Faithfull also left an indelible mark on the world of fashion. Emerging in the 1960s as one of the era’s most captivating performers, she became known for her distinctive style — often dressed in dramatic, monochromatic black ensembles that reflected both elegance and edge.

We are also offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire pieces from Zandra Rhodes’ personal archive. The collection comprises 92 lots ranging from her 1969 black felt ‘Circle’ coat, through to designs of the 2000s, including one important dress which was worn by Diana, Princess of Wales. These joyously colourful dresses include iconic designs from Dame Zandra Rhodes’ illustrious career. The sale will benefit the Zandra Rhodes Foundation: “I formed the Zandra Rhodes Foundation to carefully catalogue the momentous dresses I have designed over the last 60 years — each one hand-printed and handmade in my London studio. Now, for the first time, I am opening up my archive and offering a rare chance to own pieces from my life's work. With the expert guidance of Kerry Taylor, a curated selection of my most treasured, statement garments will find new homes around the world. Kerry’s exceptional eye has found chiffon kaftans from my very first collection, beaded evening gowns worn by Hollywood icons and royalty, experimental coats, pleated satin jackets and wonderful Boho pieces made in my renaissance period in the early 2000s.” - Dame Zandra Rhodes.

The third collection featured in this auction is that of the late Anne-Marie Sherwood, a lifelong collector of historic dress. Part I of her collection is included in this sale comprising 26 lots dating from the 18th to the early 20th centuries. Included are sumptuous Spitalfields and French brocades,18th-century stays, and mid-19th century printed cottons.

In addition to the three collections that we’re featuring in this auction, we begin the sale with a strong selection of Lagerfeld-era Chanel, particularly from the Métiers d'Art collections, which showcase the craftsmanship and skills of the artisans employed by Chanel. Modern fashion is well-represented, with rare examples by Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, and John Paul Gaultier all making appearances in the catalogue. Icons of twentieth-century haute couture also have their place in the sale, from Schiaparelli haute couture to stunning silhouettes by Christian Dior. 2025 marks the 200th anniversary of Charles Frederick Worth’s birth, and we are pleased to present seven lots from the fashion house, dating from circa 1885 to 1908. Our earliest and perhaps most rare item in the sale is the gentleman’s ruffler worn by Sir Edwin Rich in the 1620s. Additionally, we have some further exceptional examples of 18th century dress, including a wonderful historicist oxblood silk gown dating from the 1780s, a rare 1790s hat, and a fabulous pair of silk damask high-heels from the early 18th century.

 

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Lot 482 - A rare Maison Worth summer gown, 1897

Lot 482 - A rare Maison Worth summer gown, 1897

Sold for £5,460

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 483 - A Charles Frederick Worth embroidered ivory satin ball gown, circa 1894

Lot 483 - A Charles Frederick Worth embroidered ivory satin ball gown, circa 1894

Sold for £715

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 484 - A Charles Frederick Worth eau de nil satin evening gown, 1893-4

Lot 484 - A Charles Frederick Worth eau de nil satin evening gown, 1893-4

Unsold

Lot 485 - A Charles Frederick Worth silk chine evening gown, 1893-94

Lot 485 - A Charles Frederick Worth silk chine evening gown, 1893-94

Sold for £650

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 486 - A fine Charles Frederick Worth capelet circa 1893

Lot 486 - A fine Charles Frederick Worth capelet circa 1893

Unsold

Lot 487 - A Charles Frederick Worth visite, circa 1885

Lot 487 - A Charles Frederick Worth visite, circa 1885

Sold for £1,040

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 488 - An ecru silk bridal gown, American, circa 1885

Lot 488 - An ecru silk bridal gown, American, circa 1885

Sold for £780

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 489 - A Josephine H Egan rose brocade and satin evening gown, American, circa 1885

Lot 489 - A Josephine H Egan rose brocade and satin evening gown, American, circa 1885

Sold for £1,560

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 490 - His and Her Columbine and Pierrot fancy dress costumes, 1880s or early 1890s

Lot 490 - His and Her Columbine and Pierrot fancy dress costumes, 1880s or early 1890s

Sold for £780

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 491 - A Lizzie McColl brocaded satin and pink silk evening gown, 1880-85

Lot 491 - A Lizzie McColl brocaded satin and pink silk evening gown, 1880-85

Sold for £780

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 492 - A fine purple satin and cut velvet evening/reception ensemble, circa 1880

Lot 492 - A fine purple satin and cut velvet evening/reception ensemble, circa 1880

Unsold

Lot 493 - An Emile Pingat visite, 1875-80

Lot 493 - An Emile Pingat visite, 1875-80

Unsold

Lot 494 - A Maison Rouff 18th century inspired evening gown with two bodices, early 1870s but remodelled in the 1880s

Lot 494 - A Maison Rouff 18th century inspired evening gown with two bodices, early 1870s but remodelled in the 1880s

Sold for £416

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 495 - A primrose-yellow taffeta evening gown, 1860-64

Lot 495 - A primrose-yellow taffeta evening gown, 1860-64

Sold for £338

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 496 - Two buff nankeen cotton infant dresses, 1860s

Lot 496 - Two buff nankeen cotton infant dresses, 1860s

Sold for £598

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 497 - A printed silk gauze summer gown, circa 1855

Lot 497 - A printed silk gauze summer gown, circa 1855

Sold for £715

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 498 - A fine green striped and floral brocaded gown with day and evening bodices, circa 1854

Lot 498 - A fine green striped and floral brocaded gown with day and evening bodices, circa 1854

Sold for £1,560

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 499 - Bride and Groom ensembles, 1852

Lot 499 - Bride and Groom ensembles, 1852

Sold for £7,800

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 500 - A silk damask dress worn as a bridal gown, circa 1850

Lot 500 - A silk damask dress worn as a bridal gown, circa 1850

Sold for £624

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 501 - An unusual scarlet wool day dress, 1840-45

Lot 501 - An unusual scarlet wool day dress, 1840-45

Sold for £845

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 502 - A printed muslin day/summer dress, circa 1838

Lot 502 - A printed muslin day/summer dress, circa 1838

Sold for £2,600

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 503 - A white moiré bridal gown, 1837

Lot 503 - A white moiré bridal gown, 1837

Sold for £1,040

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 504 - A whitework embroidered muslin gown, circa 1830

Lot 504 - A whitework embroidered muslin gown, circa 1830

Sold for £650

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 505 - A silvery-beige damask cannelé silk evening or bridal gown, 1825-29

Lot 505 - A silvery-beige damask cannelé silk evening or bridal gown, 1825-29

Sold for £1,105

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 506 - A burgundy leno and satin day dress, circa 1820

Lot 506 - A burgundy leno and satin day dress, circa 1820

Unsold

Lot 507 - A grey challis and blue satin evening gown, circa 1815

Lot 507 - A grey challis and blue satin evening gown, circa 1815

Sold for £910

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 507a - A pair of tan Morocco leather walking shoes, 1810-20

Lot 507a - A pair of tan Morocco leather walking shoes, 1810-20

Sold for £260

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 508 - A rare pink and grey satin bonnet, circa 1811

Lot 508 - A rare pink and grey satin bonnet, circa 1811

Sold for £4,160

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 509 - A yellow figured sarsanet evening gown, circa 1810

Lot 509 - A yellow figured sarsanet evening gown, circa 1810

Sold for £624

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 510 - A rare beaded white cotton evening gown, circa 1805

Lot 510 - A rare beaded white cotton evening gown, circa 1805

Sold for £4,160

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 511 - An unusual cotton gauze gown with long pointed train, circa 1805

Lot 511 - An unusual cotton gauze gown with long pointed train, circa 1805

Sold for £2,080

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 512 - An embroidered muslin frock with train, circa 1805

Lot 512 - An embroidered muslin frock with train, circa 1805

Sold for £780

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 513 - A boy's embroidered cotton waistcoat, circa 1800

Lot 513 - A boy's embroidered cotton waistcoat, circa 1800

Sold for £975

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 514 - A printed 'Indienne' cotton gown, 1770s, altered early 19th century

Lot 514 - A printed 'Indienne' cotton gown, 1770s, altered early 19th century

Sold for £1,820

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 515 - A fine and rare woman's hat, French, 1790-92

Lot 515 - A fine and rare woman's hat, French, 1790-92

Sold for £28,600

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 516 - A pair of brown cotton jean stays, circa 1790

Lot 516 - A pair of brown cotton jean stays, circa 1790

Sold for £4,420

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 517 - A rare silk redingote, French, 1785-90

Lot 517 - A rare silk redingote, French, 1785-90

Sold for £12,350

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 518 - A rare infant's pudding cap, second half of the 18th century

Lot 518 - A rare infant's pudding cap, second half of the 18th century

Sold for £5,200

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 519 - A russet-brown cannelé silk robe à l'Anglaise, 1775-85

Lot 519 - A russet-brown cannelé silk robe à l'Anglaise, 1775-85

Sold for £1,040

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 520 - A shot black/burgundy taffeta robe à l'anglaise, 1775-85

Lot 520 - A shot black/burgundy taffeta robe à l'anglaise, 1775-85

Sold for £1,040

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 521 - A Spitalfields brocaded silk robe à l'anglaise, circa 1775

Lot 521 - A Spitalfields brocaded silk robe à l'anglaise, circa 1775

Sold for £1,300

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 522 - A robe à l'anglaise of 1730s Spitalfields brocaded silk, the construction 1770-80

Lot 522 - A robe à l'anglaise of 1730s Spitalfields brocaded silk, the construction 1770-80

Sold for £1,300

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 523 - A striped brocaded green and pink silk robe à la Française, and petticoat, 1770-75

Lot 523 - A striped brocaded green and pink silk robe à la Française, and petticoat, 1770-75

Sold for £2,080

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 524 - A fuchsia-pink brocaded silk robe à l'anglaise, the silk 1755-60, the construction 1770s

Lot 524 - A fuchsia-pink brocaded silk robe à l'anglaise, the silk 1755-60, the construction 1770s

Sold for £1,690

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 525 - A robe à l'Anglaise of 1730s figurative brocaded silk, the construction 1770s

Lot 525 - A robe à l'Anglaise of 1730s figurative brocaded silk, the construction 1770s

Sold for £2,600

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 526 - A striped pink and ivory silk robe à la française and petticoat, circa 1770

Lot 526 - A striped pink and ivory silk robe à la française and petticoat, circa 1770

Sold for £2,080

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 527 - A pair of embroidered ivory felted wool shoes, 1770s

Lot 527 - A pair of embroidered ivory felted wool shoes, 1770s

Sold for £780

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 528 - A pale grey/ivory robe à la Française and petticoat, 1765-70

Lot 528 - A pale grey/ivory robe à la Française and petticoat, 1765-70

Sold for £1,560

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 529 - A Spitalfields brocaded silk robe à la Française and petticoat circa 1765

Lot 529 - A Spitalfields brocaded silk robe à la Française and petticoat circa 1765

Sold for £3,250

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 530 - A pair of embroidered ecru silk shoes 1760-70

Lot 530 - A pair of embroidered ecru silk shoes 1760-70

Sold for £650

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 531 - A quilted golden-tan silk petticoat, 18th century with 19th century alterations

Lot 531 - A quilted golden-tan silk petticoat, 18th century with 19th century alterations

Sold for £598

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 532 - A single shoe circa 1720 and a pair of high heeled brocaded silk shoes, 1770s

Lot 532 - A single shoe circa 1720 and a pair of high heeled brocaded silk shoes, 1770s

Sold for £1,105

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 533 - A fitted gown, of bizarre brocaded satin circa 1708, the construction 1740-50

Lot 533 - A fitted gown, of bizarre brocaded satin circa 1708, the construction 1740-50

Sold for £1,950

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 534 - A rare pair of quilted silk jumps, circa 1740

Lot 534 - A rare pair of quilted silk jumps, circa 1740

Sold for £780

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 535 - A rare pair of high fashion silk damask shoes, French, 1720-30

Lot 535 - A rare pair of high fashion silk damask shoes, French, 1720-30

Sold for £13,000

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 536 - A pair of blue wool damask shoes, circa 1720

Lot 536 - A pair of blue wool damask shoes, circa 1720

Sold for £1,235

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 537 - A pair of scarlet damask smooth covered stays, the embroidery and construction circa 1710

Lot 537 - A pair of scarlet damask smooth covered stays, the embroidery and construction circa 1710

Sold for £5,200

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 538 - A fine and rare shaped linen ruffler, English, 1620s

Lot 538 - A fine and rare shaped linen ruffler, English, 1620s

Sold for £299,000

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 540 - A fine woven long shawl, Kashmir, circa 1810

Lot 540 - A fine woven long shawl, Kashmir, circa 1810

Sold for £3,640

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 541 - A fine Palampore coverlet, Indian for the European market, probably first half of 18th century

Lot 541 - A fine Palampore coverlet, Indian for the European market, probably first half of 18th century

Sold for £7,800

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)

Lot 543 - A fine and large embroidered cover or floor spread, Indian, circa 1830-50

Lot 543 - A fine and large embroidered cover or floor spread, Indian, circa 1830-50

Sold for £1,560

Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)