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Lady Mary Fairfax | A Life in Fashion — Bonhams

Auction House:BonhamsNumber of lots recorded:41
Sale Title:Lady Mary Fairfax | A Life in FashionLots with images:41
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:36
Date:25-Mar-2022
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An Oscar de la Renta black velvet vest embellished with patterned beads, three hook closures to the centre, labelled 'Oscar de la Renta'; together with a Saint Laurent silk floral patterned maxi skirt, with side pockets and a zip and hook closure to the back. Labelled 'Saint Laurent rive gauche', and a Pierre Cardin orange quilted skirt, with black patent leather waist, side pockets and zip and hook closure to the back. Labelled 'Pierre Cardin Paris'. Sizes labelled as vest 10, Saint Laurent 42. Pierre…
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Christian Lacroix Pret-A-Porter, an evening outfit 100% silk skirt with a pleated waist and full tulle skirt, along with a matching belt and bow buckle. Outfit complete with silk pleat short-sleeved shirt, boat neck collar and button front closure. Labelled 'Christian Lacroix pret-a-porter' and care label. Size labelled as 10 US
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Emilio Pucci, a Pucci print cape vintage floor length cape of 100% pure cotton in black, yellow, orange and pink Pucci floral print. Button and hook closures around the neck and chest, and arm holes at the mid waist. Fully lined with black silk and embellished with a gold chain at the collar. Labelled 'Emilio Pucci, Florence - Italy'. Size not labelled, fits like an 8-10 Au.
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Emilio Pucci, a vintage Pucci print cape and skirt a structured short cape in a black, yellow, orange and pink Pucci floral print, with seven hook closures. Labelled 'Emilio Pucci Florence Italy'. Maxi skirt in matching print with vent to the middle back seam, and zip and button closure on the side waistband. Labelled 'Emilio Pucci Florence Italy'. Size not labelled, skirt fits like an 6 Au, and cape like an 8-10 Au
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Zandra Rhodes, a silk graffiti print outfit a hand-painted jacket, featuring pockets and centre ties. Labelled 'Zandra Rhodes London' and with care label, 100% rayon; together with a red silk maxi skirt with an elastic waistband and purple beads and trim. Labelled 'Zandra Rhodes London'; and a red silk shirt including shoulder pads and buttoned cuffs, also embellished with purple beads to the v-neck; as well as purple silk cummerbund tie belt with central floral beads. Labelled 'Zandra Rhodes London';…
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Hall Ludlow, the 'Petal' Haute Couture gown red silk bias cut with asymmetric hem gown, covered with hundreds of hand sewn petals surrounding a central rose on the bust. Dress is fully lined with silk, and corsetry boning. Worn in 1958, likely to be made in the same year. Included in Dressed to the Eyes, RMIT Gallery, Melbourne, 2005, an exhibition celebrating the work of Hall Ludlow. Size not labelled, fits like a 6-8 Au
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A Japanese 'Cranes in Blue Ocean' Uchikake white on white rinzu silk jacquard in the traditional Shinto wedding gown style. Label in Japanese translating to 'Cranes in blue ocean'. Free size
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Pierre Balmain, the 'Peacock' gown painted white nylon tulle debutant gown, embellished with alternating feathers and painted velvet feathers and scattered gold sequins. Fully lined, corsetry and boning at the bust, zip and hook closure to back waist. Worn at the opera ball hosted in the Centennial hall within Sydney town hall size not labelled, fits like an 8 Au
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Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, a necklace and earring suite comprising: a necklace featuring five rope-effect circular pendants, the largest set with a rhinestone, length 42.50 cm; the earclips en suite, signed Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, made in France, length 4.50 cm.
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La Squadra Mancadori, a Lucite and gold 'La Squadra' choker designed as an open-back Lucite choker necklace decorated with four gold plaques in various motifs including a shell and diamond; signed La Squadra Mancadori 750, inner circumference 36 cm.
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A pair of earclips by Chanel, together with a bracelet by Ciner comprising: a pair of earclips, each set with a cabochon-cut red gripoix, framed with decorative border, signed Chanel, made in France, length 3 cm; a hinged bracelet with similar red stone detail, signed Ciner S, inner circumference 15.50 cm.
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Cultured pearl and mother of pearl brooch depicting a carved mother-of-pearl cameo of a lovers' kiss, framed by leaves and cultured pearls, in the style of Erte for circle fine Arts; signed Cfa Ster 1/500 and signature indistinct, length 7.5 cm. 7.5 cm w, 6 cm l
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Miss V, an elegant Valentino skirt suit white hound's-tooth short jacket, embellished with resin and gold floral buttons closing the front and cuffs. Jacket styled with a scoop neck and pockets. Knee length skirt in the same material with a zip and button closure. Both jacket and skirt with 'Valentino Miss V' labels. Size labelled as size 10, it 44
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Gucci, a vintage cane Shopper single cane handle shopper with two back wheels and cane stopper at the front. Woven wicker shopping basket with leather interior, and six various sized holders?. Labelled 'Gucci' on metal label. Wheel to handle length 102 cm, internal basket width 22 cm at the base, 33 cm at the top.
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Miss V, a Valentino Safari suit 52% cotton and 48% flax linen three piece suit, inset with lace panelling. Suit comprising one knee length skirt with attached belt featuring a wooden belt buckle. Under t-shirt with buttons at the back. Another collared and sleeveless vest embellished with wooden buttons. Each labelled 'Valentino Miss V' Sizes labelled as; skirt 14, 48 it, vest 10, 44 it, top 8, 42 it
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Miss V, a Valentino fur collared skirt suit 100% brown virgin wool short blazer with a faux fur collar and single breasted closure. Button on jacket printed with 'Very Valentino'. Knee length skirt to match with side zip closure. Both labelled 'Valentino Miss V'. Sizes labelled as 14, 48 it
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Oscar de La Renta, an evening dress black tulle, feather and sequin mini dress, with a v-neck, and full skirt. Fully lined and accompanied with a black bow belt. Dress labelled 'Oscar de la Renta, made in U.S.A.' belt stamped 'Oscar de la Renta'. Size not labelled, fits like a 10 Au, belt stamped size 6
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V night, a Valentino evening skirt suit black crepe short jacket embellished with black velvet bow, fully lined with padded shoulders. Mid length black velvet skirt, embellished with contrasting black silk bow. Front zip closure for the jacket, and back zip and hook closure to the back of the skirt. The jacket labelled 'Night V' Valentino. Size labelled as size 12
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Yves Saint Laurent, a Saint Laurent skirt suit 78% cotton and 22% viscose navy velvet, with silk lining. Jacket with a round neck, 3/4 sleeve and pockets. Embellished with buttons to close the front, and navy feathers to the shoulder and neck. Knee length skirt with navy satin stripe to one side, and a zip and hook closure to the back. Both labelled 'Saint Laurent rive gauche Paris'. Size labelled as 42 Fr, altered
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Bob Mackie, an evening dress 100% white patterned silk short dress, with a 75% triacetate and 25% polyester bodice, including beaded and sequined embellishments to the square collar, short sleeves and waist. Dress has a zip and hook closure to the back. Labelled 'Bob Mackie Evening'. Size labelled as US 4
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Ciner, a necklace and earring suite comprising: a necklace designed as a strand of brushed metal spheres centring on an octagonal plaque set with a Roman-style coin, enhanced with rhinestone detail, length 63 cm; a pair of earclips en suite, length 3 cm; all signed Ciner.
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Panetta, a suite of jewellery comprising: a 'Dragon Leopard Panther Circle' brooch with black enamel and rhinestone detail, length 4 cm; a bracelet designed as a panther, inner circumference 17 cm; a pair of earrings en suite, length 2 cm; a pair of earclips set with coloured and colourless rhinstones, length 4 cm; all signed Panetta.
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Salo, a suite of jewellery comprising: a double strand pearl necklace with rhinestone links, length 45 cm; a bracelet en suite, length 17 cm; a pair of rhinestone earclips, length 2.5 cm; two rings en suite, ring size extendable from size I to M; all signed Salo.
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A pair of earrings by Christian Dior, together with a brooch by Boucheron comprising: a pair of earclips, each set with simulated lapis lazuli sphere with rhinestones, signed Chr. Dior, length 2 cm; a brooch of open work design and a blue resin top, signed Boucheron Parfums Paris, length 4 cm.
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Hermes, a Hermes fur coat a sheared mahogany mink lined coat, with light brown canvas to the exterior and a fur collar extending down the coat face. Labelled 'Hermes Paris'. Size not labelled, fits like a size 8-10 Au
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Emilio Pucci, a vintage velvet coat short button front coat, in a brown, red and navy geometric Pucci print, with a grandpa collar and hook closure. Labelled 'Emilio Pucci Florence - Italy'. Size labelled as 12
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Phillip Hockley, a fox fur trimmed cape 100% cashmere camel coloured cape, with a fur trimmed border. Labelled 'Philip Hockley Mayfair'. Free size
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Halston, Ultrasuede dress Ultrasuede button up, trench coat style dress, in a maroon colour, with matching belt tie. Labelled 'Halston'. Size not labelled, fits like an 8-10 Au
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Pierre Cardin, a decorative dress silk pink mini shift dress, with asymmetric hem. Adorned with structured tulle floral printed shoulders. Labelled 'Pierre Cardin Paris'. Size not labelled, fits like an 8-10 Au
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Oscar de La Renta, a cocktail dress retailed by Bergdorf Goodman Trapeze dress in floral print with metallic highlights, mid length and long sleeved dress. Fully lined with a half zip closure at the back, and clasp button closure at the wrist. Complete with matching scarf. Labelled 'Oscar de la Renta boutique' and 'Bergdorf Goodman on the Plaza New York'. Size not labelled, fits like an 8-10 Au
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A collection of designer hats a Balenciaga black tulle and lace layered round hat. Labelled 'Balenciaga 10, Avenue George V, Paris'. Diameter 35 cm and internal circumference 28 cm, together with; a Jeanne Lanvin circular hat made of fine black straw, with back strap. Labelled 'Jeanne Lanvin'. Diameter 45 cm, internal circumference 55 cm, and, a Jeanne Lanvin crescent shaped fascinator made of fine khaki straw, and brown feathers, coloured blue, green and purple at the tips. Labelled 'Jeanne Lanvin…
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Miss Dior, a feather jacket black and orange spotted 85% 'Dinde' feather jacket, cropped to the waist with a round neck style and six clasp front closure. Fully lined with black silk. Labelled 'Miss Dior' and 'Grieder Les Boutiques' size not labelled, fits like an 8-10 Au
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Ciner, a suite of jewellery, together with a pair of earclips by Givenchy comprising: a collier with double panther head detail embellished with pave-set rhinestones, length 40 cm; a bangle en suite, inner circumference 18 cm; a bangle set with rhinestones and black enamel throughout, inner circumference 17 cm; all signed Ciner; together with a pair of earclips set with a row of black enamel stones between two rows of rhinestones, signed Givenchy Paris New York, length 2 cm.
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Ciner, a necklace and Earclip suite, together with a brooch comprising: a textured fancy-link necklace, with pave-set rhinestones, completed with a tongue and box clasp, length 44 cm; a pair of earclips en suite, length 4 cm; a bird brooch, with black and red enamel feathers and pave-set rhinestone embellishments, length 6.5 cm; all signed Ciner.
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Ciner, a pair of bangles, together with a pair of earrings comprising: a pair of enamel bracelets each with elephant's head detail, enhanced with pave-set rhinestones and a red stone, inner circumference 18 cm (both); a pair of oval-shaped enamel earrings with pave-set rhinestones and red stones, stamped with Ciner maker's mark, length 4 cm.
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Isadora Paris, a perfume necklace in galalith with chunky design and characteristic oversized floral motifs, including a small perfume bottle screw cap compartment; screw clasp closure, signed Isadora Paris Modele Despose patent. Length 54.0 cm
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Ciner, a collection of jewellery comprising: a fancy link necklace suspending a large blue rhinestone, enhanced with further colourless rhinestone detail, length 43 cm; a pair of earclips set with simulated lapis lazuli, length 3 cm; a pair of earclips set with colourless rhinestones, length 3 cm; all signed Ciner.
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Ciner, a necklace and bracelet suite, together with two pairs of Ciner earclips and a pair of earclips by Dior comprising: a fancy link necklace, signed Ciner, length 43 cm; a bracelet en suite, length 19 cm; a pair of enamel earclips, each centrally set with a blue rhinestone with further colourless rhinestone detail to the sides, signed Ciner, length 3 cm; a pair of earclips, each set with a green rhinestone cabochon, signed Ciner, length 4 cm; a pair of textured earclips, each set with an imitation…
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D'Orlan, a brooch and clip suite, together with a pair of earclips comprising: a scrollwork brooch set with simulated turquoise and simulated lapis lazuli cabochons, length 4 cm; a pair of earclips en suite, length 2 cm; a pair of oval-shaped textured rhinestone earclips, length 2 cm; all signed D'Orlan.
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A collection of glass and simulated diamond rings and earclips comprising: a pair of earclips, each centrally set with a green rhinestone and framed with colourless rhinestones, length 2 cm; a ring en suite, size H1/2; a pair of earclips of floral design, each set with a purple rhinestone, length 2.5 cm; a pair of earclips, each centrally set with a triangular-shaped blue rhinestone and framed with colourless rhinestones, length 1.5 cm; a ring set with a black rhinestone and colourless rhinestones, size M;…
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Panetta, a collection of jewellery, including a brooch and Earclip suite comprising: an organic-form brooch set with an oval-shaped faceted blue glass gem, length 5 cm; and matching pair of earclips en suite, length 2.5 cm; a gold-tone brooch designed as a turtle set with a simulated turquoise, rhinestones with red bead eyes and enamel detailing, length 5 cm; a pair of rings, both set with coloured and colourless rhinestones, ring size K1/2; all signed Panetta.
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