We just received this press release at Daisy Fairbanks headquarters:
Vintage garments from the personal
wardrobe of actress Rosalind Russell are just a few of the wonderful items on
the Auction Block at Bonhams & Butterfields in Los
Angeles Californa this month.
Bonhams & Butterfields, international fine arts auctioneers, is pleased to announce that the February 8-9, 2009 Sunset Estate Auction in Los Angeles will feature a selection of more than 100 antique and vintage textiles and costumes from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), as well as property from the Palm Springs Museum of Art and art and antiques from prominent Southern California estates and private collections.
Items on offer from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art include groupings of collectibles such as: an Edith Head circa 1950s black wool cocktail dress, along with a Ben Reig silk crepe dress and a pair of other garments (est. $300/500); a vintage Geoffrey Beene sequined dress (est. $300/500); and a collection of vintage garments from the personal wardrobe of actress Rosalind Russell, from 1950-60. A selection of ladies shoes, hats, purses and fashion accessories such as fans will be offered, along with selected men's items.
Bonhams & Butterfields, international fine arts auctioneers, is pleased to announce that the February 8-9, 2009 Sunset Estate Auction in Los Angeles will feature a selection of more than 100 antique and vintage textiles and costumes from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), as well as property from the Palm Springs Museum of Art and art and antiques from prominent Southern California estates and private collections.
Items on offer from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art include groupings of collectibles such as: an Edith Head circa 1950s black wool cocktail dress, along with a Ben Reig silk crepe dress and a pair of other garments (est. $300/500); a vintage Geoffrey Beene sequined dress (est. $300/500); and a collection of vintage garments from the personal wardrobe of actress Rosalind Russell, from 1950-60. A selection of ladies shoes, hats, purses and fashion accessories such as fans will be offered, along with selected men's items.
Here are a few of our favorite items from the catalog:
Black wool cocktail dress by Edith Head (L) and black silk crepe dress by Ben Reig (R):
1930s silk chiffon gown:
Two dresses from Rudi Gernreich:
I adore this 30s buttercream evening evening gown, in a lot with the red ensemble:
Galanos metallic brocade 60s dress, and unlabeled cream coat:
The 1930's chiffon is amazing!
Posted by: The Red Velvet Shoe | February 23, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Dahling, Rosalind Russell was always one of the best dressed actresses in Hollywood! She may not have been your traditional bombshell, but she was beautiful, funny, and above all, STYLISH!
Posted by: Mad Fashionista | February 25, 2009 at 08:21 AM
Hey! I do love those beautiful dress, most especially the black dress there.it seems very fashionable. i love the style. keep posting!
-altheya-
Posted by: wholesale clothing | July 08, 2009 at 12:34 AM
I adore this 30s butter cream evening evening gown also, I remember my grand mother in this dress.
-mikee
Posted by: wholesale mma | November 11, 2009 at 06:48 PM
Nice dresses I hope I can buy one of them. I have plans to attend the said auction.
Posted by: Kindle | December 10, 2009 at 03:16 AM
I'm sure this will sell big on the market especially online when it is auctioned.
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-mikee
Posted by: wholesale artful dodger | January 21, 2010 at 08:44 PM
WOW. Some adorable dresses are here. I liked the overall best. From where i can buy these?
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