03-13-201303-14-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
March 13, 2013 02:00 PMCalender
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Two Designer Wraps, Including a Vintage Chanel

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Auction: Discovery - 2642MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: March 14, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Two Designer Wraps, Including a Vintage Chanel, c. 1960s-70s, Chanel in lightweight sheer cotton or cotton-blend with multicolored graphics and striped border; and a large aqua silk taffeta shawl, reportedly designed by Bill Blass but without label, 41 1/2 x 48 and 36 x 130 in., respectively.

Provenance: Formerly property of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Estimate $100-150

Chanel with a few spots/stains to white. No holes or tears. (Blass) with a couple of minor spots, and a few areas of dirt. Overall good.


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Keywords

The Metropolitan Museum of Art