We are pleased to announce our anticipated bumper March general sale, returning with an unprecedented 817 fabulous lots! This auction will be held over two days, running from March 24th to March 25th. With such a vast and diverse selection, ranging from cutting-edge contemporary fashion and iconic designer pieces to rare 19th-century corsets and exquisitely embroidered Chinese robes, even the most discerning collector will be hard-pressed not to find something to bid on in this comprehensive sale.
This auction offers a more accessible price point than the record-smashing prices we have been recently achieving, with the majority of lots under a £300 high estimate.
This particular sale is exceptionally strong for 1990s and 2000s designer ready-to-wear: Day 1 (March 24) will be devoted to fashion from the 1990s to the present day.
The auction kicks off with an excellent selection of early 1990s suits and jackets by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel. These pieces perfectly capture the spirit of the era, featuring bold and colourful tailored jackets, chic miniskirts, and signature chain belts ubiquitous on the runways of the early 1990s.
A major highlight of the sale is the almost 100 lots designed by John Galliano. This significant offering features pieces both from his own eponymous label and his hugely influential tenure at Christian Dior. Among the key highlights is a strong selection of garments from Galliano’s Autumn-Winter 1998-99 ‘Sportswear on Heels’ collection, including a variety of iconic tailored suits and sought-after fur-trimmed jackets.
The strength of 1990s and early 2000s design continues with other major fashion houses and influential designers well represented. This includes a compelling selection of Tom Ford for Gucci pieces, garments that perfectly exemplify his iconic, simple, and overtly sexy design ethos that defined the turn of the millennium.
Margiela is always popular, and we have a nice selection of pieces from the late 1990s and early 2000s, including a rare ensemble from Martin Margiela’s tenure at Hermès that embodies the sense of quiet and luxurious minimalism that the designer brought to the house.
Day 2 (March 25) starts with a selection of opulent and extravagant 1980s haute couture, standing in stark opposition to the sleek minimalism of the 1990s. This section includes offerings by Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, and Erik Mortensen for Balmain.
British design is also celebrated, with a strong focus on the great British designers of the influential 1960s and 1970s. We have a particularly good and wearable selection of pieces from Thea Porter, Ossie Clark, and Zandra Rhodes, as well as a rare Beatles ‘Apple Boutique’ ensemble.
Later in the day, we feature a selection of antique lots, including a selection of nineteenth-century undergarments. This section provides fascinating insight into shifting ideals of the female form and includes a particularly rare Warner Brothers nursing corset.
Last (but certainly not least!), we have a very strong selection of textiles and robes from around the world, including Ottoman, Palestinian, and Chinese.
Please send in your condition requests as soon as possible, and good luck bidding!
Lot 193 - An Alexander McQueen black wool dress, pre-collection Autumn-Winter 2005-06
Sold for £234
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 196 - An Alexander McQueen black silk faille jacket, commercial collection 2006
Sold for £234
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 199 - An Alexander McQueen brown cashmere coat, Pre-Fall 2009
Sold for £312
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 200 - A group of Alexander McQueen garments, 'Voss' collection, Spring-Summer 2001
Sold for £598
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 201 - An Alexander McQueen boned cuirasse bodice, 'Eshu' collection, Autumn-Winter 2000-01
Sold for £3,120
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 203 - An Alexander McQueen ensemble, 'It's Only a Game' collection, Spring-Summer 2005
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 204 - An Alexander McQueen black jersey dress, 'Voss' collection, Spring-Summer 2001
Sold for £1,300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 206 - An Alexander McQueen silver lamé dress, circa 2009
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 207 - A group of Alexander McQueen garments, 'Deliverance' collection, Spring-Summer 2004
Sold for £2,080
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 209 - An Hervé Léger black and white jersey bandage dress, late 1990s
Sold for £221
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 210 - An Hervé Léger black and white jersey bandage dress, 2000s
Sold for £221
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 211 - An Hervé Léger embellished black jersey bandage dress, 2000s
Sold for £195
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 212 - An Yves Saint Laurent crocodile-embossed silver-tone cuff, 2000s
Sold for £286
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 213 - An Yves Saint Laurent ivory wool evening cape, circa 2000
Sold for £1,040
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 214 - Two Moncler nylon down jackets, 2000s
Sold for £169
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 215 - A Dolce & Gabbana black lace strapless mini dress, probably 2000s
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 216 - A Dolce & Gabbana black satin sheath dress, 2000s
Sold for £1,170
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 217 - A Dolce & Gabbana grey rayon midi dress, circa 2007
Sold for £234
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 218 - A Dolce & Gabbana champagne satin bodycon dress, early 2000s
Sold for £494
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 219 - A Dolce & Gabbana grey pinstriped wool suit, late 1990s
Sold for £910
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 220 - A Gucci by Alessandra Facchinetti black rayon jersey mini dress, Spring-Summer 2005
Sold for £234
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 221 - A Gucci by Frida Giannini black rayon evening gown, Autumn-Winter 2006-07
Sold for £780
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 222 - A Gucci by Frida Giannini purple silk evening dress, probably Spring-Summer 2010
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 223 - A Gucci by Tom Ford black silk gazar mini dress, Autumn-Winter 2000-01
Sold for £364
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 224 - A Gucci by Tom Ford brown rayon backless mini dress, Spring-Summer 2003
Sold for £715
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 225 - A Gucci black rayon halterneck dress, 2000s
Sold for £520
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 226 - A Helmut Lang ribbed black wool sweater and stole, probably 2000s
Sold for £546
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 227 - A Louis Vuitton floral brocade dress and coat, 2000s
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 228 - A Donatella Versace white and red printed crêpe georgette dress, Cruise 2007
Sold for £442
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 229 - A Frederic Molenac haute couture black bias-cut silk dress, Autumn-Winter 2001-02
Sold for £572
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 230 - A John Galliano textured weave ivory summer ensemble, pre-collection 2000
Sold for £715
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 232 - A Balmain by Christophe Decarnin embellished black cotton jacket, Spring-Summer 2009
Sold for £39,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 234 - Two Christian Dior by John Galliano slip dresses, 2005
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 235 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano necklace and three bracelets, 2000s
Sold for £312
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 236 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano sequined satin cocktail dress, pre-collection 2007
Sold for £286
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 237 - Two Christian Dior by John Galliano little black dresses, 2000s
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 238 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano black Chantilly lace coat, commercial collection 2005
Sold for £1,560
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 241 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano purple metallic cheetah print nylon bikini, circa 2004
Sold for £624
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 242 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano black wool crêpe jacket, commercial collection 2009
Sold for £624
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 243 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano printed silk ensemble, pre-collection 2007
Sold for £364
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 244 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano grey wool trilby, early 2000s
Sold for £65
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 245 - A pair of Christian Dior by John Galliano vinyl mule heels, early 2000s
Sold for £156
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 246 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano striped knit dress, commercial collection 2004
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 247 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano pink chiffon crepe dress, pre-collection 2007
Sold for £1,105
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 248 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano white wool crêpe suit, commercial collection 2009
Sold for £2,340
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 249 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano magenta suede trench coat, Autumn-Winter 2007-08
Sold for £715
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 251 - A pair of Christian Dior earrings, 2000s
Sold for £247
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 252 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano necklace and two bracelets, 2000s
Sold for £286
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 253 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano ensemble, 1999
Sold for £1,105
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 254 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano off-white trotter weave nylon bikini, circa 2004
Sold for £494
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 255 - A Christian Dior metal bauble choker necklace and bracelet, probably 2000s
Sold for £468
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 258 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano black jersey evening gown, Resort 2007
Sold for £624
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 259 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano black satin dinner dress, pre-collection 2008
Sold for £390
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 261 - A Christian Dior by John Galliano oyster-pink satin dress, pre-collection 2007
Sold for £442
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 263 - Two Christian Dior by John Galliano slip dresses, 1990s-2000s
Sold for £715
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 265 - A Jenny Packham beaded magenta gown owned by Lesley Garrett, 2000s
Sold for £468
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 266 - An Yves Saint Laurent wool ensemble, early 1990s
Sold for £195
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 267 - Two Yves Saint Laurent leather jackets, late 1990s-early 2000s
Sold for £1,300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 268 - An Yves Saint Laurent printed cotton jacket, circa 1990
Sold for £195
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 269 - An Yves Saint Laurent crêpe de chine summer ensemble, early 1990s
Sold for £208
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 270 - An Yves Saint Laurent floral print jacket and trousers, early 1990s
Sold for £286
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 271 - An Yves Saint Laurent cocktail dress, 1990s
Sold for £195
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 272 - An Yves Saint Laurent colour-block jacket, Autumn-Winter 1988-89
Sold for £468
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 273 - A group of Yves Saint Laurent jackets, early 1990s
Sold for £572
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 274 - An Yves Saint Laurent cocktail jacket, 1990s
Sold for £845
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 275 - An Yves Saint Laurent black guipure cocktail dress, early 1990s
Sold for £1,690
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 276 - An Yves Saint Laurent black velvet evening gown, circa 1990
Sold for £468
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 277 - Two Yves Saint Laurent jackets, 1992-95
Sold for £2,080
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 278 - An Emanuel Ungaro devoré sheath, 1990s
Sold for £780
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 279 - An Ultimo Boutique cutwork flapper-style cocktail dress, 1990s
Sold for £247
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 280 - A Balenciaga la Dix checked wool suit, circa 1994
Sold for £286
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 281 - Two designer evening gowns, 1990s-2010s
Sold for £286
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 283 - A Chistian Lacroix sequined evening ensemble, circa 1995
Sold for £1,040
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 285 - A Clements Ribeiro Union Jack cashmere jumper, 1997
Sold for £234
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 286 - A Dolce & Gabbana embellished black felted wool jacket, circa 1993
Sold for £364
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 287 - A Dolce & Gabbana printed black cirré satin ensemble, Spring-Summer 1999
Sold for £1,235
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 288 - A Dolce & Gabbana beaded and embroidered evening coat, Autumn-Winter 1999-2000
Sold for £4,680
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
