June Archives: Rare, Historic Fashion

online only auction | 1 day sale | sale is over
Location
Chicago, IL 60626
Dates

Sale Starts

Sun
Jun 15
12pm

Sale Ends

Sun
Jun 15

Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions for Cora Violet Auctions

1. All items in the auction catalog are sold AS IS, WHERE IS and all sales are final. NO RETURNS AT AUCTION.

2. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer the lot in dispute.

3. All purchases must be paid in full by credit card on LiveAuctioneers.com, including processing fees, or by Zelle or wire transfer. Unpaid balances will be marked as a delinquent account on LiveAuctioneers.com and the bidder may be blocked from bidding at future sales and we may take legal action against you or your company. By bidding at this auction you are bound by this agreement to pay your winning bid in full without exception.

4. The buyer is responsible for all shipping, import fees, duties and insurance costs. We apply insurance for the full value on all packages without exception. This will be reflected on your shipping cost.

5. Cora Violet Auctions is not responsible for any damage or loss to any lots after the auction.

6. Cora Violet Auctions reserves the right to withdraw any lot from the auction at any time for any reason.

7. Returns are not accepted at auction and we do not accept returns on items purchased from us. It is the buyers responsibility to examine photos, condition statements and measurements closely. Please reach out for additional lot information when necessary.

8. A buyer's premium of 22% will be added to the final bid amount.

9. International bidders are responsible for import tariffs and all other customs regulations for their countries.

10. All purchasers are subject to sales tax, unless they provide a valid certificate of exemption.

11. This is a public online auction by Cora Violet Auctions. Bidding in this auction sale constitutes acceptance by the bidder of all the terms and conditions of the auction sale stated herein. Bidders shall have no recourse against the consigner for any reason whatsoever.

12. Cora Violet Auctions reserves the right to reject bidder registration or bid and to withdraw any item from the auction sale at any time for any reason.

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14. All photographs in the web catalog are of the actual lots being sold. The condition of the lots is stated within the item description. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to inspect all property prior to bidding, as the fact that damages, repairs, restorations, or other defects are noted for certain lots does not preclude the presence of any other defects which have not been described.

15. The Auction House has made an effort to fully describe the lots in this catalog, but makes no representation or warranty with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the catalog or of the descriptions of condition. Requests for additional information regarding any lot should be made at least four days prior to the sale by emailing info@coravioletauctions.com.

16. Storage and Abandonment of Items: Upon successful payment for won auction items, buyers have a grace period of 30 days to confirm shipping information if needed or pick up of their purchased items. If items have not been approved for shipment or picked up or have communicated with us proper arrangements within this 30-day period, a storage fee of $100 per lot will be applied for each additional month the items remain in our possession.

Furthermore, if no arrangements for shipment or pick up have been communicated within 3 months from the date of successful payment, the items will be considered abandoned, and the ownership will be forfeited by the buyer. In such cases, the auctioneer reserves the right to dispose of the items as deemed appropriate, with no obligation to refund the buyer's payment.

It is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure timely communication for the shipment or pick up of purchased items to avoid incurring storage fees or the risk of item abandonment

17. In the event of non-payment by the winning bidder, the responsibility for payment shall shift to the underbidder, who will be considered the new winning bidder and thereby obligated to fulfill all financial commitments and terms associated with the auction.

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Description & Details

Our June auction features a collection of antique and vintage fashion spanning primarily from the early 19th century to the 1970s. Highlights include a rare Laurière Soeurs French Victorian bodice, garments from the Civil War, Victorian and Edwardian, 1920s–40s silks, velvets, and lace dresses.

Standout labels include Lilli Ann Paris, Ossie Clark, Krizia, Courrèges, Prada and more. The sale also features rare Woodstock era embroidered coats, and vintage furs. 1930s–50s menswear—chainstitch jackets, patched canvas coats, and some early American workwear.

Accessories include rare platform shoes, handbags, 19th c. Kingfisher hair ornaments, theatrical tiara crowns and a fine continental silver erotic cigarette case to name a few. We are also showcasing a small group of Asian decorative arts including silk robes, textiles, ancestral paintings and porcelain.

Each piece was chosen with an eye for craftsmanship, design aesthetic and enduring style.

Thank you and enjoy the sale!
1969 OSSIE CLARK London, Pink and Black Crepe Day DressUnusual Vintage 1940s Rayon Blouse, Reich OriginalsVintage 1940s Boucle Wool Fur Skirt Suit by Townley1940s Gunther Jaeckel Velvet Evening Dress with Ermine Fur ShawlVintage 1920s Rose Silk Embroidered Piano ShawlAntique Metal Embroidered Sunburst Dress, Early 18th/19th Textile WardrobeVintage 1930s Ivory Net Lace Dress with Corded Floral Embroidery1970s Mary Farrin London Metallic Knit Blouse & Pants SetVintage Cream Cotton Crochet Bra, Pants And VestAntique Chinese Yellow Silk Embroidered Dragon Robe Jacket1920s Chinese Embroidered Silk Robe Polychrome Floral Vase MotifsVintage Black Lace Bustier Corset with Red GartersVintage 1920s Wool Bathing Suit with Yellow TrimAntique 1910s Cotton Embroidered Lace Day DressAntique Sheer Dress with Pink Satin RibbonAntique Victorian Bodice, Laurière Soeurs, Montpellier – Gigot Sleeves, Velvet Cutwork1950s–60s Lilli Ann Paris San Francisco Skirt Suit in Pink Bouclé Wool, Sculptural PleatingRare Vintage 1940s 50s Clam Shell Print Dress & Pannier Jacket Set, Ubaldo Chicago Label1960s Vintage Fur Skirt Suit in Olive & Tweed Wool, Saks Fifth AvenueAntique Metal Embroidered Spanish Matador Suit Dress Ensemble, Original Travel Case, José Uriarte,1960s Embroidered Shearling Fur Coat, Woodstock Era, Bohemian Psychedelic Floral JacketVintage Green Fur & Snakeskin Coat, Urban de Villers, Kürschnermeister, Linz am RheinVintage Needlepoint Embroidered Velvet Vest Jacket with Leopard Faux Fur, ca. 1960s1870s French Gray Silk Bodice Dress Ensemble by Mme. Eyroux, Montpellier1880s Silk Taffeta Print Bodice, Black Lace, Front Pockets. Provenance note "Betsy Ross 1885"Civil War Era Blue Silk Apron with Scalloped Leaf Trim, c.1860s Dress1930s Silk Velvet Dress Sheer Chartreuse Bodice Appliquéd in VelvetVintage 1920s Brown Crepe Dress with Scalloped Silk Satin TrimMid-Century Little Black Dress by Marshall Field & Company1950s Red Silk Taffeta Party Dress by Marshall Field & Company, Boned BodiceVintage Psychedelic Wrap Top in the Style of Emilio Pucci, Late 20th CenturyAvant-Garde Mesh Sport Dress by Ohne Titel, New YorkGianfranco Ferré Merino Wool Skirt Set with Gold Hoop Trim, Made in ItalyVintage Missoni Colorblock Bouclé Knit Sweater and Pants, Made in ItalyVintage 1970s St. John Knits Rainbow Dress Striped Bouclé MaxiVintage Courrèges Paris Colorblock Mod Dress, FranceVintage Courrèges Paris Mod Dress Wool Houndstooth, FranceVintage Geoffrey Beene Hot Pink Mod Dress, ca. 1960sVintage 1960s Ui-Maikai Hawaiian Shift Dress, Hibiscus Floral PrintMissoni Pleated Knit Skirt, Made in Italy, Brown with Pink PleatsVintage Herbert Levy Psychedelic Floral Coat, 1960s, Mod Satin Print with Crystal ButtonsVintage Rosalee Plaid Wool Coat, Bold Tartan Bouclé, ca. 1960sVintage Saks Fifth Avenue Mod Coat Graphic Red-Navy PrintVintage 1950s Two-Piece Dress & Cropped Jacket, Purple Green Rose PrintUnusual Vintage Sculptural Skirt in Iridescent Red Mesh1970s Embroidered Penny Lane Afghan Suede & Shearling Coat, Woodstock Era Bohemian1940s 1950s Men’s Chainstitch Bowling Shirt "Ray" & “Silver Star Alleys" MacLaren LabelVintage 1940s–50s Chain Stitch Embroidered Canvas Gun Club Shooting Vest with Patches1940s Men’s Canvas Shooting Jacket, 10-X MFG Co., Antique Patches- NRA, Smith & Wesson, Univ.1950s Men’s Chainstitch Embroidered Shirt, Brill Bros Timberline, Montana, “Canyon Ferry YachtVintage 1940s 50s Men’s Satin Embroidered Jacket, Mar El & Hill Racing Team "Nick"Vintage Krizia Uomo Italian Leather Bomber Jacket Patchwork & Krizia PantsVintage 1940s Scrollwork Wool CoatVintage 40s 1950s Brown Swakara-Style Lamb Fur Coat, Bernhard HammermanVintage 1940s Puff Sleeve Mouton Fur Coat in Ombre HoneyVintage Brioni Italian Wool Navy Men’s CoatTwo Vintage Pendleton Wool Jackets – Men’s Red Plaid Coat & Blue Plaid Shirt-JacketHarley Davidson Black Denim Moto Jacket, “An American LegendVintage Men’s 1970s Denim Jacket Pants Set & Print ShirtLot of Four Vintage Women’s Clothing Group, 1940s Jacket, Sweaters, Skirt SuitPierre Cardin Vintage Virgin Wool Skirt Suit in Soft Dove GrayLot of Two Vintage Jackets – Baffa Originals Belted Wrap & Minimalist Cropped JacketThree Vintage Designer Jackets – Anne Klein, André Laug, Giorgio ArmaniLot of Two Vintage Designer Jackets – Gianni Versace Red Coat & Ginala Houndstooth JacketLot of Two Designer Mini Skirts – Ann Demeulemeester & Jane HamillLot of Two Designer Skirts, Gianni Versace & A.B.S. by Allen SchwartzVintage 1940s–50s Handmade Fringe Leather Western JacketAntique Victorian Blue Velvet Silk Jacket with Soutache EmbroideryVictorian Black Velvet Fur Cape Jacket with Pom Pom TrimLot of Two Victorian Garments – Black Cropped Jacket & Cobalt Blue Skirt19th c. Victorian Silver Stamp Box Case Paperweight with Realistic LizardVintage Platform Shoes, Cherry Wedge Sandals, Portside for Cherokee, Size 6Vintage 1970s Italian Lucite Platform Heels with Floral Inset, Size 39Vintage 1950s Alligator Handbag with Gold Tone HardwareVintage Prada for Neiman Marcus, Geometric Leather Clutch Purse, ItalyVintage Needlepoint Embroidered Figural Purse, Gold Metallic & LuciteTwo Pairs of Women’s Vintage Shoes, Manolo Blahnik & Legatos for Jack RogersVintage Black Leather Cowboy Boots by Susan Bennis Warren Edwards, Size 8.5Alexander McQueen Men’s Brown Leather Side Zip Boots, Size 41Unusual Mid-Century Theatrical Platform ShoesAntique 19th c. Tall Headdress Crown Hat, Pettibone BrosAntique Gold Filigree Tiara Theatrical Crown with JewelsAntique Silver Enamel Erotic Cigarette Case 1904Framed Exotic Insects Bugs in Shadow Box - Tarantula, Early 20th Century SpecimensAntique South Sumatran Songket Textile In Golden Brocade 19th/ early 20th c.Antique Bhutanese Silver Cloak Pin With Makara Head Finials for DressPre Columbian Mexican Seated Female Figure, Nayarit or JaliscoA Chinese White Marble Figure of Guanyin, Likely 19th Century or EarlierA Chinese Blue Celadon Porcelain  Clair de Lune Vase, Qianlong MarkChinese Kingfisher Butterfly Hairpin, Orange Beads (1)Chinese Kingfisher Butterfly Hairpin with Stones (2)Chinese Kingfisher Hairpin Large Butterfly (3)Antique Chinese Silk Embroidered Court SkirtA Pair of Chinese Ancestor Portraits, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

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