Augusta Auctions
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Augusta Auctions represents museums, historical societies, universities and other institutions bringing to market museum deaccessions and patron donations, with sale proceeds earmarked to benefit their permanent collections. Our company also represents individuals and select estates in the auction of rare fashion items.Auction Previews & News
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Auction PreviewMuseum Deaccession Bulk Sale by Augusta Auctions Commences with Paul Poiret Vintage Couture from 1917
Museum Deaccession Bulk Sale by Augusta Auctions commences with a Poiret brown crepe-back silk satin wrap coat. Poiret, famously known as the king of fashion, was born Paul Poiret (1879-1944) in Paris. He was a French fashion designer, and master couturier during the first two decades of the 20th century. Poiret started as a cloth merchant in the poor neighborhood of Les Halles, Paris. He apprenticed to an umbrella maker, forced by his parents. But it led to him collecting scraps of silk left over from the cutting of umbrella patterns, and fashioned clothes for his dolls given by his sisters. By 1903 he had established the Paul Poiret fashion house liberating the female body from petticoats and corsets. The available satin wrap was made in 1917. This oversized wrap coat by Poiret has front panels ending in tasseled tabs with twisted silk fringe. The hanging sleeves have functional thread-covered pod buttons up to the cuffs. The sleeves are trimmed with a cuff, bone crepe back, and a satin lining. Vintage couture lovers can also bid on an 1880 three-piece riding habit coat & skirt. Riding habits were women's clothing for horseback riding since the mid-17th century. A formal habit for riding sidesaddle usually consisted of a tailored jacket with a long skirt to match. It is available for sale is made of heathered grey wool broadcloth & original cream wool knit-base broadcloth breeches. The coat has a notched collar, short lapels & full-length sleeves with CF button closure, fully lined in twill silk. The skirt is ankle length with a narrow waistband & CB hook closure. The sale will offer jewelry, Asian works of art, couture & textiles, and collectibles. View the complete catalog and register to bid, visit the Museum Deaccession Bulk Sale.
Auction PreviewAugusta Auctions Offers 1800s Boy’s Indigo Suit and Paul Poiret Evening Coat
The upcoming fashion sale from Augusta Auctions will feature historical clothing, couture, and vintage items, including a wide range of early menswear. Leading the catalog is a rare boy’s indigo and white cotton double-breasted suit. This classic wear features a high-revere collar and handwoven waistband with a geometric design. It has a single interior coattail pocket and matching fall-front trousers with covered buttons. According to the auction house, the lot’s provenance can be traced to the Estate of Lydia Gordon. Also available is a silver lamé basket weave evening coat by French fashion designer Paul Poiret. Born in Paris, Poiret was considered one of the prominent couturiers in the early 1900s. He rose to prominence for his draping techniques and designs characterized by bold, geometric shapes. The available piece has a band collar and long sleeves. Other notable lots include the 1937 couture Jeanne Lanvin evening gown, a complete three-piece Adrian Plymouth rock ensemble made in 1946, and early Issey Miyake pieces. View the complete catalog of the upcoming Spring Sartorial Spectacular sale and find other online auctions by visiting Bidsquare.
Auction PreviewAugusta Auctions Offers 1770s Silk Robe, Rare Vintage Dresses, and Jewelry
A fashion and textile designer, Maria Monaci Gallenga (1880 - 1944), was known for her medieval patterns and unique designs. Her invention of the metallic block printing technique for fabrics made her instantly famous. A peach silk velvet tabard over a dress designed by Gallenga is a key highlight of the upcoming sale, presented by Augusta Auctions. The dress with simple, Old World motifs includes vermillion velvet medieval slashed sleeves. The piece also features Gallenga’s hallmark stencil print designs in silver and gold. Another striking lot is an open silk robe dating back to the 1770s. The delicate robe has ornamental floral sleeve line work. It was re-made in the 1840s and comes with a matching waistcoat hand sewn from the original petticoat. The waistcoat features functional front pockets, a single side breast pocket, and corded edging. Additionally, the sale includes a selection of vintage dresses, bags, and jewelry. To view the complete catalog and find other online auctions, visit Bidsquare.
