PASSION FOR FASHION
At long last the eagerly awaited P4F Auction is here, and we have a great selection of historically important and just incredibly beautiful fashion with which to tempt you.
We are honoured to present 24 lots from THE SANDY SCHREIER COLLECTION. Sandy’s fashion collection is legendary; the Metropolitan Museum describes it as ‘One of the greatest private collections of 20th century fashion’, and they should know. Click here for more detail.
WE’RE GOING GAGA FOR FASHION! For the first time in the UK, two extraordinary ensembles worn by this musical superstar are going under the hammer. Designed by Russian-born but British-based artist - Karina Akopyan. Click here for more details.
THE LAST QUEEN OF MADAGASCAR: We present fashion, accessories, photographs and ephemera relating to Queen Ranavalona III and Princess Ramisindrazana. Click here for more details.
BALLETS RUSSES. Lavish costumes designed by leading Russian artists Natalia Goncharova and Leon Bakst for the legendary impresario Serge Diaghilev (see lots 52-56). Click here for more details.
CRISTOBAL BALENCIAGA - ‘The Master of Haute Couture’: 27 fine lots includes an important group belonging to one of Balenciaga’s ex-models - Francine Chouraki, Señora Francine García-Trevijano, wife of the anti-Franco republican lawyer, philosopher and multi-millionaire Antonio García-Trevijano. She worked as the House model for Balenciaga in Madrid before making her advantageous marriage in the early 1960s (see lots 115, 117 to 133).
MENSWEAR to tempt the inner dandy in men everywhere – dating from the late 18th century to 2000, including a fine embroidered court suit, the final part of the John Cowell collection and gangster Al (Scarface) Capone’s autographed spats!
CHRISTIAN DIOR & JOHN GALLIANO Museum quality pieces include Christian Dior haute couture Spanish-inspired black velvet dress, 1948-49, (lot 91); the rare Trapeze line dress from Saint-Laurent’s first collection as head of the fashion house, S/S 1958 (lot 103), to the tulle confection in shades of café au lait by John Galliano (his last haute couture collection for Dior), 'René Gruau' collection, S/S 2011 (lot 226).
AVANT GARDE FASHION: numerous examples include: a rare Paco Rabanne 'Armour' dress, 1967, with photo of the original owner (lot 148); a rare Alexander McQueen silver gauze ‘Armour’ dress, 'The Hunger' collection, S/S 1996 (lot 223); a rare Martin Margiela 'Retrospective Doll' collection ensemble, S/S 1996 (lot 264).
ROYAL FASHION. As market leaders in the sale of Princess Diana-related material we are proud to present original Elizabeth Emanuel ink sketches for some of Diana’s most important Emanuels creations, including the famous 1981 wedding dress – lots 170-176. Continuing the theme of Royalty – we offer Queen Victoria’s nightie and stockings. She would not be amused! (lots 47,48)
Enjoy!
Lot 240 - Alexander McQueen pair of black leather Buccaneer boots, 'Irere', Spring-Summer 2003
Sold for £700
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 241 - An Alexander McQueen moth-print chiffon cocktail dress, pre-collection Spring-Summer, 2004
Sold for £260
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 242 - An Alexander McQueen metallic suede dress, 'Deliverance' collection, Spring-Summer 2004
Sold for £600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 250 - A Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen flame-red silk-organza gown, Resort 2011
Sold for £800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 251 - A fine Philip Treacy 'butterfly' hat, circa 2003
Sold for £2,200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 252 - An André Courrèges man's tan jumbo-needlecord jumpsuit, circa 1970
Sold for £1,100
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 254 - A Jean Paul Gaultier for Gibo man's suit, Spring-Summer 1987
Sold for £750
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 255 - A Jean Paul Gaultier man's evening suit, 1988
Sold for £1,900
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 257 - A rare Jean Paul Gaultier man's 'Matador' jacket, Spring-Summer 1991
Sold for £6,500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 258 - A rare Jean Paul Gaultier man's turquoise tartan kilt ensemble, Autumn-Winter 1994-95
Sold for £3,600
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 261 - An Alexander McQueen man's black cashmere coat, 'Joan' collection, Autumn-Winter 1998-99
Sold for £3,800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 262 - An Alexander McQueen man's grey coat ensemble, 'Joan' collection, Autumn-Winter 1998-99
Sold for £4,200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 265 - A Martin Margiela 'Flat' leather jacket and metal hook, Spring-Summer 1998
Sold for £1,200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 266 - A Maison Martin Margiela black leather and tulle ensemble, Spring-Summer 2010
Sold for £1,700
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 267 - An Issey Miyake knitted wool cocoon coat, late 1970s-early 80s
Sold for £1,300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 269 - An Issey Miyake navy wool cape/coat, 1983
Sold for £900
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 270 - An Issey Miyake rippled bark-effect asymmetric coat, Spring-Summer 1984
Sold for £1,200
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 271 - An Issey Miyake tan mohair flecked coat, Autumn-Winter 1984
Sold for £1,300
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 272 - A Yohji Yamamoto black cutwork cotton kimono jacket, probably 1984-85
Sold for £5,500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 273 - An Issey Miyake black and tan plaid cotton dress, Spring-Summer 1985
Sold for £500
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 274 - An Issey Miyake red bouclé wool 'cow' jacket, circa 1985
Sold for £950
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 275 - An Issey Miyake blue and black ikat cotton dress, Spring-Summer 1986
Sold for £650
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 276 - A rare Kansai Yamamoto man’s 'Dragon' tailcoat, Autumn-Winter 1985-86 ready-to-wear
Sold for £800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 277 - A good and rare Yohji Yamamoto black wool cap, Autumn-Winter 1986-87
Sold for £700
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 278 - An Issey Miyake woven leather and fur jacket, probably late 1980s
Sold for £950
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 279 - An Issey Miyake ensemble, comprising: green-grey nylon crêpe coat, Spring-Summer 1991
Sold for £1,100
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 280 - An Issey Miyake fantasy-print dress and coat, circa 1995
Sold for £1,800
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
Lot 281 - A fine Yohji Yamamoto 'Bustle' ensemble, Autumn-Winter 1995-1996
Sold for £4,000
Buyer's premium: 25% (exclusive of VAT)
