The glamorous touch of the Vintage Fashion selection sale held on 14 October 2022 concludes the four day auction sessions at Il Ponte Casa d’Aste.
88% of lots sold and a 210% revaluation on reserve prices testify to a significant competition to win the exclusive wardrobe belonging to a Piedmontese noblewoman, magnified by the creations of two great masters of the Italian haute couture: Valentino, who stands out with the beautiful long evening dress embellished on the shoulders with numerous layers of pink taffetas ruches (lot 1080, sold € 4,375) and Roberto Capucci, celebrated with numerous dresses, including the floral organza and chiffon dress in shades of blue (lot 1056, sold € 2,750).
Lot 1080 Valentino Couture
A silk crêpe evening gown with a pleated skirt and a plain bodice with various layers of pink plissé taffeta ruffles.
Provenance: The wardrobe of a piedmontese noblewoman
Sold € 4,375
Lot 1056 Roberto Capucci Alta Moda
An organza and chiffon floral ball dress in the shades of cobalt-blue,
aquamarine, pearl-grey and light blue bordered by various layers of shantung silk ruffles and an open back.
Provenance: The wardrobe of a piedmontese noblewoman
Sold € 2,750
Highlighted above all is the section dedicated to leather items which include the top lots of the auction: the Kelly by Hermés from the 1970s (lot 1046, sold € 7,500), followed by the "limited edition" Bambù by Gucci (lot 1053, sold € 3,500).
Lot 1046 Kelly Sellier canvas biscuit ecrù with box leather borders, removable shoulder strap,1970s (cm 35)
Provenance: The wardrobe of a piedmontese noblewoman
Sold € 7,500
Lot 1053 Gucci Limited edition
Limited edition. Mottled wild-boar leather "Bambù" handbag with small inner purse.1960s/70s (cm 25 ca.)
Provenance: The wardrobe of a piedmontese noblewoman
Sold € 3,500
The presence of the private collection of Alba Figueras de la Parte, made the event even more special, with unique pieces by the designer Gianfranco Ferré which had tread the most important catwalks around the globe including the elegant coat in various shades of gray worked with cutouts and embroidered with paisley designs presented at the Haute couture fashion show of 1988 (lot 1007, sold € 2,000). Chanel also stands out, with a double-breasted jacket entirely embroidered in sequins (lot 1028, sold € 1,375) and a Cambon necklace with logoed medallions (lot 1033, sold € 1,062.50).
Lot 1007 Gianfranco Ferré A large 3/4 wool coat in shades of anthracite grey,
worked with cutouts and embroidered with paisley designs.
The garment was presented in the Haute Couture Fall / Winter 1988 show.
Provenance: Alba Figueras de la Parte's private collection
Sold € 2,000
Lot 1028 Chanel Boutique
Double-breasted jacket entirely embroidered in sequins and rosy gold colored rhinestones,
two pockets. 1980s Provenance: Alba Figueras de la Parte's private collection
Sold € 1,375
Lot 1033 Cambon choker necklace in gold-tone metal with logoed medallions.
1980s Provenance: Alba Figueras de la Parte's private collection
Sold € 1,062,50
Among the the best awards, there is also that for the Richard Ginori porcelain part dinner service by Gucci (lot 1102, sold € 2,250).
Lot 1102 A Richard Ginori part dinner service in white porcelain decorated with a green and red border
outlined in gilt and gilt logo, comprising: a two-handled tureen and cover, six broth cups and saucers,
six soup plates, six dinner plates, six dessert plates, five side dishes, a deep serving dish, an hors d'oeuvre plate,
three serving dishes, a sauce-boat with spoon
Sold € 2,250