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We have been busy behind the scenes preparing a jaw-dropping selection of spectacular fashion for you all. We have rare and important vintage couture straight from the pages of the history books, including an exceptional Elsa Schiaparelli daisy-embroidered jacket from Autumn-Winter 1937-38 (lot 267), a Madeleine Vionnet couture fringed crêpe evening gown, April 1938 (lot 269) and a dazzling Yves Saint Laurent couture bejewelled gold sequined dress, Autumn-Winter 1966 (lot 298). We offer more treasures from the renowned Sandy Schreier Collection including a rare and early Alix Barton/Madame Grès couture ivory jersey evening coat-dress (which was featured in Vogue), 1934 (lot 264), and a Christian Dior by Yves Saint Laurent couture 'Trapeze'-line day dress, Spring-Summer 1958 (lot 283).
For Thea Porter fans we have the collection of Margaret 'Bea' Larsson (lots 307-314). Bea was a close friend of Thea Porter and godmother to her niece. And for those who love Bill Gibb, we have the wardrobe of Trinidad and Tobago-born British actress Nina Baden-Semper (lots 323-327), who adored his designs.
We are honoured to include the collections of two notably elegant ladies: Victoria, Lady de Rothschild (lots 122 – 173) and Countess Maya von Schönburg-Glauchau (lots 174-203), who both graced the front rows of the Paris couture shows and featured in the elite British social season for decades. This auction provides tantalising glimpses into the wardrobes of these two beautiful women.
Always dear to our hearts is the work of the late, great Alexander McQueen. Lot 410 is the superb Givenchy haute couture by McQueen wildflower embroidered gown, Autumn-Winter 1999-2000. Lot 407 is the very rare and special Dai Rees for McQueen headpiece for 'La Poupée (The Doll)', Spring-Summer 1997. It was worn on the runway by Stella Tennant and Jade Parfitt. A unique piece of fashion history.
Our auction would not be complete without a selection of artifacts relating to our Royal Family, especially in this Jubilee year. Lot 280, a cotton dress by Horrockses, was produced to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and is printed with repeats of ‘Elizabeth Regina, 1953’. Also featured in this sale are the stockings, shoes and chemise once worn by her great-grandmother, Queen Victoria (lots 214 and 215).
Unbelievably, lightning does appear to strike twice in the saleroom of KTA: also starring in this sale is an Issey Miyake breastplate, Autumn-Winter 1980 - identical to the one just sold in our last ‘Passion for Fashion’ auction (lot 337). So, if you missed out last time, you now have a rare second chance to acquire this piece of art!
Lot 1 - A Chanel metallic leather classic flap bag, Spring-Summer 2008
Sold for £1,100
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 2 - A Chanel neon-orange jersey puffer-quilted flap bag, 2005-06
Sold for £460
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 3 - A Chanel mini quilted navy lambskin leather flap bag, 1980s-early 1990s
Sold for £1,200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 4 - A Chanel navy quilted lambskin leather flap bag, probably 1980s
Sold for £950
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 6 - A Chanel mottled rose-gold quilted leather 2.55 reissue double flap bag, 2006-08
Sold for £1,600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 7 - A Chanel Neo Executive mini tote bag in grey calfskin leather, 2017
Sold for £1,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 8 - A Chanel black caviar leather handbag with envelope pocket to front, 1990s
Sold for £750
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 9 - A Chanel perforated leather bag, 2014-15
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 10 - A Chanel brown quilted lambskin leather bag, early 1990s
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 11 - A Chanel quilted navy lambskin bag, 1996-97
Sold for £600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 13 - A Chanel black quilted lambskin leather bag, 2005-2006
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 14 - A Chanel waxed canvas and navy quilted leather bucket bag, 1986-1988
Sold for £600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 15 - A Chanel navy leather bucket bag with leather shoulder strap, 1994-1997
Sold for £750
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 16 - A Chanel tan leather shoulder bag, 1997-1999
Sold for £420
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 17 - Two pairs of Chanel two-tone leather ballet flats, modern
Sold for £700
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 18 - A Chanel dark-purple wool tweed suit, Autumn-Winter 1998-99
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 19 - A Chanel pink and green houndstooth tweed suit, Spring-Summer 1995
Sold for £1,200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 20 - A Chanel fuchsia-pink and black tweed suit, Autumn-Winter 1995-96
Sold for £1,200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 21 - A Chanel bouclé wool and apricot-gold lamé three-piece ensemble, Autumn-Winter 1996-97
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 22 - A Chanel bubblegum-pink wool ensemble, Spring-Summer 1996
Sold for £700
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 23 - A Chanel printed chiffon and checked cotton ensemble, early 2000s
Sold for £700
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 24 - A Chanel ivory bouclé wool jacket, 1990s
Sold for £360
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 25 - A Chanel dusky-pink wool-blend suit, circa 1999
Sold for £800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 26 - A Chanel herringbone wool jacket with gilt 'perfume bottle' buttons, late 1980s-early 1990s
Sold for £340
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 27 - A Chanel black bouclé wool single-breasted jacket, 1990s
Sold for £850
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 28 - A Chanel bubblegum-pink bouclé wool-blend jacket, Autumn-Winter 1991-92
Sold for £750
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 29 - A Chanel checked purple silk-cotton tweed jacket, Spring-Summer 2006
Sold for £1,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 30 - A Chanel cotton-blend tweed jacket, 2000s
Sold for £600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 31 - A Chanel navy wool double-breasted blazer, probably late 1980s
Sold for £1,200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 32 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black faille cocktail suit, Autumn-Winter 1988
Sold for £750
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 33 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black organza dinner dress, late 1980s
Sold for £700
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 34 - A Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld pearl-studded dress, 2005
Sold for £1,500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 35 - A pair of Chanel pearl drop filigree earrings, 1983
Sold for £600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 37 - A Gripoix for Chanel pâte de verre and pearl brooch, late 1980s-early 1990s
Sold for £1,500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 38 - A Robert Goossens probably for Chanel gothic-style crucifix pendant, 1971-1981
Sold for £1,300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 39 - A Chanel baroque pearl beaded necklace, 1980s
Sold for £900
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 40 - A Chanel toasted-marshmallow 'pearl' sautoir, 1981
Sold for £480
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 43 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano choker necklace, 1997-98
Sold for £2,200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 44 - A Christian Dior boutique parure, late 1990s
Sold for £900
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 45 - A Dior necklace of faceted imitation emeralds, late 1950s-early 1960s
Sold for £2,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 46 - A Dior necklace of dazzling cut-brilliants, 1961
Sold for £1,200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 47 - A Dior necklace of faceted sky-blue and smoky glass cut-brilliants, 1961
Sold for £1,200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 48 - A Schiaparelli parure of faceted green glass stones, late 1950s-early 1960s
Sold for £550
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 49 - A Gucci 18K gold cuff-bracelet, 1980s
Sold for £1,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
