Shades of April-Getting Ready for the Easter Parade

John Kloss cotton dress, 1966

http://www.vam.ac.uk/images/image/64241-popup.html

 Sculpture Dress, 1989, silk taffeta 

  Photography by Claudia Primangeli / L.e C. Service
Part of the Roberto Capucci  Art into Fashion Exposition

http://www.philamuseum.org/exhibitions/411.html

Mila Schon blue double faced wool, 1968

http://www.fitnyc.edu/10275.asp 

Getting ready for the Easter parade....

Coco and Man Ray

	This highly specialised collection of documents generated great interest given the rarity of its contents. 93% of the documents and books sold above their estimates and this sale saw the highest online participation across all the auctions. As noted in other auctions at Christie’s, Photographs and Books sales often see increased online participation due to the nature of the works; the values are not only more accessible, but the works are relatively familiar and clients are more comfortable buying online without seeing the pieces in person, based on Christie’s reliable authentication and detailed condition reports. Among the best performing works was l’Architecture Vivante by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, and a photograph by Man Ray, Portrait de Coco Chanel, which sold for fifty times its low estimate to a Russian private buyer. VIEW SALES RESULTS >	LOT 311 Man Ray (1890-1976) Coco Chanel's portrait Estimate: €400 – €700 Price realised: €20,000

Just in Time for Spring-Fab Frocks from Kerry Taylor Auctions

Antique, Vintage Fashion, Textiles and Accessories Monday 11th April at 10.30am

Fab frocks for Spring, collectable clothing, affordable designer accessories and much much more will be on auction!

Our April auction catalogue includes an interesting selection fashion, accessories and textiles , including 1940s day and evening wear, 1950s prom gowns, 60s Biba, Saint Laurent from 70s and 80s, and an interesting group of Fante flags from Ghana made in the first half of the 20th century.

Venue: Unit C21, (second floor) 40 Martell Road, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8EN

Viewing: Friday 8th April, 9-5pm and Sunday 10th April, 12-4pm
There is no viewing on the morning of the sale

An online catalogue can be seen at www.kerrytaylorauctions.com 

Good luck!

Love on the Rocks?

A Nolan Miller Orange Silk Chiffon and Sequin Flame Evening Gown,
worn in a performance of 'Love on The Rocks' with Tom Jones.
Property from the Collection of Gladys Knight, Las Vegas, Nevada 
 Lot 21 Estimate $400-600
April 11th and 12th Chicago, IL
http://www.lesliehindman.com/departments/couture/

DAZED & AMAZED-Kerry Taylor Auctions March 17 Sale

I'm always dazed and amazed and speachless when Kerry has a new auction.

Images of images of historical gowns, couture, clothing from the rich and famous, rich tapestries and unique accessoires appear with wonderful stories and provences in each catalog. Before every sale I have a flashback of my childhood when I picked out out everything that I wanted for Christmas from the Sears and JC Penney's catalogs. 

Here are my first picks for this auction- a Harry Gordon paper dress, a Versace bondage inspired dress and a rare  Per Spook sequin gown.

If these don't tempt you just wait for my next post and if you just can't wait, take a look at the online catalog at www.kerrytaylorauctions.com I'm sure that you'll be as dazed and amazed as I am!

Very Important Parisian- LA MOM BLOG PARIS

A wonderful and very funny blog about life in Paris.

Thanks to La Mom for making me a VIP for the day!

 

http://lamomparis.blogspot.com/

HOW TO MARRY A PRINCE-Kerry Taylor Auctions

Sure every girl dreams of marrying Prince Charming so if you haven't found him just yet here is your big chance.

A dress that Kate Middleton wore during a charity event (yes Prince William was in the first row!) back in 2002 and later supposedly squashed into a wardrobe full of junk is expected to bring up to £10,000 at Kerry Taylor's next auction on March 17.

Splurge a bit this might be the best investment you'll ever make. Your Prince Charming might be just around the corner and I'm sure this dress will catch his eye!

Since you'll probably be marrying a Prince take a look at the other breath-taking dresses and gowns as well. You'll need a new wardrobe won't you?

The catalogue will be on line soon!

www.kerrytaylorauctions.com