Augusta Auctions


33 Gage Street, Bellows Falls, US 05101
802-463-3333

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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.

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  • Boy’s Indigo Dyed Cotton Cutaway Suit, 1800-1815
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    Augusta 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.

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  • Silk Open Robe & Waistcoat, 1770s & 1840s
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    Augusta 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.

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