Christie's

Auction 24866
Bill Blass: American Elegance
9 September 2026 - 23 September 2026, New York
Auction overview

Christie’s is proud to present Bill Blass: American Elegance, an online-only auction honoring one of America’s most iconic fashion designers.

Bill Blass: American Elegance highlights Mr. Blass’ prolific career and encapsulates his signature designs and longstanding celebrity relationships. The sale is curated by fashion designer Peter Som and features selections from key areas within Mr. Blass’ diverse archive, including evening wear, suiting, black & white looks, sportswear, and his classic ‘when in doubt wear red’.

The sale will be open for bidding from 9 September to 23 September. The majority of the lots will remain at the Bill Blass townhouse in Midtown. Select highlights from the collection will be on view at Christie’s New York from 8 September – 13 September alongside lots from The Devil Wears Prada 2: The Auction and Handbags Online. Further collection highlights will be on view at the townhouse from 18 September – 22 September.

Viewing Details
Christie’s New York Viewing Dates: 8 September – 13 September.
Bill Blass Townhouse Viewing Dates: 18 September – 22 September:
Bill Blass Townhouse Address: 3 East 44^th Street, New York, NY 10017.

Bill Blass Townhouse Viewing Times:
Thursday, September 18: 1:00-6:00 PM
Friday, September 19: 1:00-6:00 PM
Saturday, September 20: 1:00-5:00 PM
Sunday, September 21: 1:00-5:00 PM
Monday, September 22: 1:00-6:00 PM
Auction information
- Auction
  - Online
    
    16 Sep, 10am (Lots 1 - 129)
Contact the department
- Sale Coordinator, Cataloguer
  
  Annie Roddy
  aroddy@christies.com
  Tel: +1 212 636 2145
- Head of Sale, Junior Specialist
  
  Nathalie Ferneau
  nferneau@christies.com
  Tel: +1 (212) 636 2236
- Vice President, Specialist, Head of Private and Iconic Collections
  
  Elizabeth Seigel
  eseigel@christies.com
  Tel: +1 212 484 4812

129 Lots for Sale 24866
	Lot 1 A SEQUIN EMBROIDERED 'MATISSE' SLEEVELESS COCKTAIL DRESS BILL BLASS, SPRING 1988 Unmarked	estimate $2,000 - $3,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 2 A SEQUINED 'MATISSE' SHORT SLEEVED SHIRT BILL BLASS, SPRING 1988 Unmarked	estimate $1,000 - $2,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 3 A SEQUIN EMBROIDERED 'MATISSE' STRAPLESS COCKTAIL DRESS BILL BLASS, SPRING 1988 Unmarked	estimate $2,000 - $3,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 4 A SEQUIN EMBROIDERED 'MATISSE' SHORT JACKET BILL BLASS, SPRING 1988 Unmarked	estimate $1,000 - $2,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 5 A RED BEADED AND SEQUIN EMBROIDERED SLEEVLESS BOLERO BILL BLASS, SPRING/SUMMER 1988 Unmarked	estimate $500 - $700 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 6 A BEADED 'MARIGOLD' SHORT JACKET BILL BLASS, SPRING 1992 Labeled size 10	estimate $600 - $800 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 7 AN ORANGE SATIN AUTUMNAL JACKET BILL BLASS, FALL 1985 Unmarked	estimate $500 - $700 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 8 A BEADED 'WOOD GRAIN' BLAZER BILL BLASS, FALL 1993 Unmarked	estimate $700 - $900 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 9 A CHAMPAGNE BEADED JACKET WITH FLORAL APPLIQUES BILL BLASS, SPRING 1992 Labeled size 10	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 10 SHEER LACE TROUSERS IN AUTUMNAL COLORS BILL BLASS, 1990S Unmarked	estimate $300 - $500 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 11 A MULTI-COLOR CUTWORK JACKET IN PEAR MOTIF BILL BLASS, 1990S Unmarked	estimate $500 - $700 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 12 A GOLD METALLIC BEADED 'KLIMT' DRESS ENSEMBLE BILL BLASS, FALL 1995	estimate $1,500 - $2,500 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 13 A PINK AND SILVER BEADED BUSTIER WITH FLORAL SEQUIN DETAIL BILL BLASS, SPRING 1992 Unmarked	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 14 A PINK BEADED CROPPED JACKET BILL BLASS, SPRING 1992 Unmarked	estimate $600 - $800 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 15 A MULTI-COLORED DRESS COAT OF SILK FLOWERS BILL BLASS FOR MAURICE RENTNER, 1960S Unmarked	estimate $1,000 - $2,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 16 A YELLOW TWEED PANTSUIT BILL BLASS, SPRING 1993 Unmarked The sketches both 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $700 - $900 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 17 A PINK AND WHITE TWEED SKIRT SUIT BILL BLASS, SPRING 1995 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $700 - $900 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 18 A PALE BLUE AND PINK SATIN GOWN BILL BLASS, SPRING/SUMMER 1986 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $700 - $900 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 19 A PALE BLUE, YELLOW AND ORANGE SILK RAYON GOWN WITH SCARF BILL BLASS, SPRING/SUMMER 1986 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 20 A PALE PINK SILK CREPE CAFTAN BILL BLASS, SPRING 1993 Labeled size 6 The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $600 - $800 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 21 AN IVORY SILK CREPE SLEEVELESS GOWN BILL BLASS, SPRING/ SUMMER 1994 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $700 - $900 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 22 A HEATHER GREY JERSEY MIDI DRESS BILL BLASS, CIRCA 1995 Unmarked	estimate $500 - $700 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 23 AN APRICOT SILK CREPE HALTER GOWN BILL BLASS, SPRING/SUMMER 1996 Unmarked	estimate $600 - $800 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 24 A METALLIC SILVER GOWN BILL BLASS, RESORT/SPRING 1998 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 25 A CREAM SILK CREPE GOWN WITH FLORAL SEQUIN EMBROIDERED STRAPS BILL BLASS, 1990S Unmarked	estimate $700 - $900 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 26 A NUDE CHIFFON SEQUIN EMBROIDERED GOWN BILL BLASS, FALL/WINTER 1999 Unmarked	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 27 A YELLOW CHIFFON GOWN WITH FLORAL SEQUIN EMBROIDERY BILL BLASS, FALL/WINTER 1999 Unmarked	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 28 A MULTI-PIECE 'IRIS' ENSEMBLE BILL BLASS, SPRING/ SUMMER 2000 Unmarked	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 29 A YELLOW SILK CREPE STRAPLESS GOWN WITH IRIS PATTERN BILL BLASS, SPRING/SUMMER 2000 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $700 - $900 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 30 AN ORANGE AND RASBERRY CHIFFON GOWN AND SCARF BILL BLASS, SPRING/SUMMER 2000 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 31 A PINK SILK CREPE 'HOLLYHOCK' STRAPLESS GOWN BILL BLASS, SPRING/SUMMER 2000 Unmarked The sketch 6 1/8 x 6 1/8 in. (16 x 16 cm.)	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 32 A RAINBOW OMBRE CHIFFON STRAPLESS GOWN, AS SEEN ON BEYONCÉ FOR INSTYLE... MICHAEL VOLLBRACHT FOR BILL BLASS, SPRING 2004 Unmarked	estimate $3,000 - $5,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 33 A PEACH SLEEVELESS GOWN PRELIMINARY SKETCH BILL BLASS, LATE 20TH CENTURY 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 34 A PURPLE GOWN PRELIMINARY SKETCH BILL BLASS, 1998 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 35 A PINK LONG SLEEVE EVENING GOWN PRELIMINARY SKETCH BILL BLASS, 1997 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 36 A LIGHT BLUE SKIRT PRELIMINARY SKETCH BILL BLASS, 1989 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 37 A NAVY AND CREAM SILK CREPE ENSEMBLE WITH GOLD TONE CHAIN TASSEL BELT BILL BLASS, SPRING 1989 Unmarked	estimate $500 - $700 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 38 A NAVY SILK CREPE GOWN WITH WHITE COLLAR AND CUFFS BILL BLASS, CIRCA 1972 Unmarked	estimate $400 - $600 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 39 A NAVY AND WHITE WOOL ENSEMBLE BILL BLASS, RESORT/SPRING 1986 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $400 - $600 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 40 A BLUE AND WHITE STRIPED SKIRT ENSEMBLE BILL BLASS, CIRCA 1975 Unmarked	estimate $700 - $900 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 41 A NAVY PINSTRIPE WOOL SUIT ENSEMBLE BILL BLASS, LATE 20TH CENTURY The blazer labeled size 8	estimate $700 - $900 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 42 AN IVORY SEQUIN EMBROIDERED SHORTSLEEVED SWEATER BILL BLASS, FALL 1989 Unmarked	estimate $400 - $600 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 43 A BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED ENSEMBLE BILL BLASS, FALL 1991 Unmarked	estimate $500 - $700 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 44 A BLACK AND WHITE GLEN PLAID SKIRT ENSEMBLE BILL BLASS, RESORT/SPRING 1986 Unmarked The sketches both 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $500 - $700 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 45 A BLACK AND WHITE GLEN PLAID WOOL JACKET WITH RED PERSIAN LAMB LAPELS BILL BLASS, FALL 1986 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $400 - $500 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 46 A BLACK AND RED WINDOWPANE DOUBLE-FACE WOOL COAT BILL BLASS, FALL 1990 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $400 - $600 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 47 A BLACK BOUCLE JACKET WITH RAFFIA TRIM BILL BLASS, FALL 1992 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $400 - $600 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 48 A BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED WOOL JACKET WITH VELVET COLLAR AND HOUNDSTOOTH LEAF... BILL BLASS, 1990S Unmarked	estimate $400 - $600 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 49 A BLACK AND WHITE QUILTED SILK LONG COAT BILL BLASS, FALL/WINTER 1993 Unmarked	estimate $400 - $600 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 50 WOOL SUITING SEPARATES BILL BLASS, CIRCA 2001 Unmarked	estimate $300 - $500 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 51 A GREY SILK SATIN COAT WITH MIRROR EMBELLISHMENT BILL BLASS, CIRCA 2000 Unmarked	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 52 A BLUE, BLACK AND WHITE SEQUIN EMBROIDERED FEATHERED JACKET BILL BLASS, FALL 1986 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $500 - $700 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 53 A BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED SATIN SWING COAT BILL BLASS, FALL 1994 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $400 - $600 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 54 A MULTICOLORED STRIPED SEQUIN EMBROIDERED STRAPLESS COCKTAIL DRESS BILL BLASS, 1990S Unmarked	estimate $700 - $900 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 55 A BLACK AND WHITE BEADED COCKTAIL DRESS WITH MATCHING SHORT JACKET BILL BLASS, 1990S The jacket labeled size 8	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 56 A BLACK CHIFFON COCKTAIL DRESS BILL BLASS, FALL 1994 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $700 - $900 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 57 A MULTICOLOR SLEEVELESS SILK TANK DRESS WITH PAINTED FLORAL PATTERN BILL BLASS, SPRING 1994 Unmarked The sketch 8 ½ x 11 in.	estimate $400 - $600 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 58 A PYTHON PRINT SATIN COCKTAIL DRESS BILL BLASS, FALL/WINTER 1997 Labeled size 6	estimate $500 - $700 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 59 A CHEETAH PRINT 'SLEEPING BAG' PUFFER COAT BILL BLASS, 1980S Labeled size 8	estimate $500 - $700 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 60 A RED SATIN BUBBLE HEM COCKTAIL DRESS WITH LEOPARD PRINT PONY HAIR UNDERSKIRT BILL BLASS, FALL 1987 Unmarked	estimate $500 - $700 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 61 A ORANGE, YELLOW AND BLACK BILL BLASS LOGO COTTON COAT BILL BLASS, SPRING 1992 Unmarked Each sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $500 - $700 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 62 A RED AND GOLD CHIFFON JACQUARD ONE SHOULDERED GOWN BILL BLASS, 1970S Unmarked	estimate $700 - $900 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 63 A MULTICOLOR SILK TAFETTA STRAPLESS BUBBLEHEM COCKTAIL DRESS BILL BLASS, SPRING 1987 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $600 - $800 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 64 A MULTICOLOR SILK CAFTAN WITH ABSTRACT TROPICAL FISH PRINT BILL BLASS, RESORT/SPRING 1993 Unmarked	estimate $600 - $800 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 65 A WHITE DRESS PRELIMINARY SKETCH BILL BLASS, 1985 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 66 A BEIGE TURTLENECK SWEATER PRELIMINARY SKETCH BILL BLASS, LATE 20TH CENTURY 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 67 A WIDE BRIM HAT AND BROWN JACKET LOOK PRELIMINARY SKETCH BILL BLASS, LATE 20TH CENTURY 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 68 A BROWN COAT PRELIMINARY SKETCH BILL BLASS, 1995 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 69 AN IVORY WOOL COAT WITH TWIG MOTIF BILL BLASS, LATE 20TH CENTURY, REPRODUCTION OF 1967 DESIGN Unmarked	estimate $600 - $800 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 70 A MULTICOLOR STRAPLESS SILK CREPE GOWN BILL BLASS, SPRING 2000 Unmarked The sketches each 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $700 - $900 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 71 A TWO-PIECE PINK, GREEN AND IVORY DOUBLE-FACE WOOL CREPE ENSEMBLE BILL BLASS, SPRING 2000 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $600 - $800 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 72 A BLUE AND WHITE STRIPED SWEATER AND SKIRT ENSEMBLE BILL BLASS, 1990S Unmarked The sketches each 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 73 A CELADON WOOL COAT AND SUEDE DRESS BILL BLASS, FALL 1986 Unmarked The sketches both 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $500 - $700 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 74 A BURGUNDY, OLIVE AND BLUE COLOR BLOCKED DOUBLE-FACE WOOL ENSEMBLE BILL BLASS, FALL 1991 The coat marked size 10	estimate $500 - $700 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 75 A PURPLE, TEAL AND TAUPE COLOR BLOCKED WOOL ENSEMBLE BILL BLASS, FALL 1991 The coat labeled size 10, the skirt labeled size 8 The sketch 12 x 8 7/8 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $500 - $700 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 76 A RED, YELLOW AND BLUE COLOR BLOCKED WOOL ENSEMBLE BILL BLASS, FALL 1991 The side striped skirt marked size 8 The sketch 12 x 8 7/8 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $500 - $700 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 77 A BLACK AND IVORY WINDOWPANE PLAID WOOL ENSEMBLE BILL BLASS, SPRING 1991 Labeled size 8 The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $400 - $600 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 78 A MUSTARD AND SKY BLUE WINDOWPANE PLAID CASHMERE SKIRT SUIT BILL BLASS, LATE 20TH CENTURY The jacket labeled size 6	estimate $600 - $800 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 79 A BROWN HOUNDSTOOTH WOOL SKIRT SUIT BILL BLASS, 1980S Unmarked	estimate $500 - $700 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 80 A RED, BROWN AND BLACK WOOL PLAID SKIRT SUIT, AS SEEN ON NANCY REAGAN DEPARTING... BILL BLASS, FALL 1987 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 81 A COLLECTION OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPRISING LETTERS AND CARDS FROM NANCY AND RONALD REAGAN	estimate $2,000 - $3,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 82 A COLLECTION OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPRISING LETTERS AND CARDS FROM BARBARA BUSH	estimate $1,000 - $2,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 83 TWO LETTERS TO BILL BLASS CECIL BEATON	estimate $1,000 - $2,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 84 LETTER TO BILL BLASS CARY GRANT, 29 JUNE 1982	estimate $400 - $600 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 85 TWO THANK YOU NOTES TO BILL BLASS BARBARA WALTERS, ONE DATED 8 SEPTEMBER 1993	estimate $1,000 - $2,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 86 A COLLECTION OF LETTERS TO BILL BLASS FROM VARIOUS FASHION DESIGNERS COMPRISING LETTERS FROM PAULINE TRIGERE, GEOFFREY BEENE, GIORGIO ARMANI, VERA	estimate $1,000 - $2,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 87 CORRESPONDENCE WITH BILL BLASS INCLUDING LETTERS CONCERNING BLASS'S 1974 GIFT... DIANA VREELAND, ANNA WINTOUR, SUSAN TRAIN	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 88 AN EMBELLISHED SUEDE SKIRT SUIT, AS SEEN ON MERYL STREEP AS MIRANDA PRIESTLY IN... MICHAEL VOLLBRACHT FOR BILL BLASS, FALL 2004 Unmarked	estimate $2,000 - $3,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 89 A BEADED TWO-TONE CHIFFON COCKTAIL DRESS BILL BLASS, CIRCA 1990 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $700 - $900 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 90 A RED AND GOLD BROCADE SET WITH MINK TRIM BILL BLASS, LATE 20TH CENTURY Unmarked	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 91 A GROUP OF RED SATIN SEPARATES BILL BLASS, CIRCA 1995 Unmarked	estimate $600 - $800 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 92 AN ORANGE, BROWN AND TEAL PAISLEY WOOL DRESS AND SHAWL PROBABLY BILL BLASS FOR MAURICE RENTNER, SKETCH LABELED 1962 Unmarked The sketch 11 x 8 ½ in. (28 x 22 cm.)	estimate $1,000 - $2,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 93 A PRINTED VELVET GOWN WITH MINK TRIM BILL BLASS, LATE 20TH CENTURY Unmarked	estimate $1,000 - $1,500 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 94 A PURPLE, GOLD, AND GREY CHIFFON DRESS BILL BLASS, FALL 1982 The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $700 - $900 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 95 A PAISLEY SILK TAFFETA DRESSING GOWN COAT WITH SABLE TRIM BILL BLASS, FALL 1981 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $700 - $900 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 96 A CELADON CRUSHED VELVET STRAPLESS GOWN BILL BLASS, FALL 1986 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $700 - $900 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 97 A GREEN, BLUE AND GOLD LEOPARD JACQUARD LUREX SKIRT BILL BLASS, FALL 1989 Labeled size 8	estimate $400 - $600 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 98 AN IVORY STRAPLESS SILK CREPE COCKTAIL DRESS WITH SATIN FRINGE BILL BLASS, FALL 1990 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 99 A GOLD SEQUIN EMBROIDERED CHIFFON GOWN BILL BLASS, SPRING 1991 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $500 - $700 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 100 A RED BIAS CUT VELVET SLEEVELESS GOWN BILL BLASS, 1990S Unmarked	estimate $600 - $800 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 101 A METALLIC GOLD TONE LONG SLEEVED GOWN BILL BLASS, LATE 20TH CENTURY Unmarked	estimate $1,500 - $2,500 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 102 A CRANBERRY EYELASH FIL COUPE SILK CHIFFON COLUMN SKIRT BILL BLASS, CIRCA 2000 Labeled 6	estimate $300 - $500 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 103 A BURGUNDY BIAS CUT VELVET GOWN LARS NILSSON FOR BILL BLASS, FALL 2001 Unmarked	estimate $500 - $700 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 104 A BLACK SILK CREPE SHORT SLEEVED GOWN WITH OPEN BACK BILL BLASS, FALL 1989 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $600 - $800 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 105 A BLACK VELVET DRESS PRELIMINARY SKETCH BILL BLASS, LATE 20TH CENTURY 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 106 A BLACK LACE AND POLKA-DOT BALLGOWN PRELIMIARY SKETCH BILL BLASS, LATE 20TH CENTURY 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 107 A BLACK AND PINK GOWN PRELIMINARY SKETCH BILL BLASS, 1988 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 108 A PINK LONG SLEEVE DRESS PRELIMINARY SKETCH BILL BLASS, LATE 20TH CENTURY 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 109 A PRINTED VELVET COCKTAIL DRESS BILL BLASS, CIRCA 1993 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $700 - $900 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 110 A PINK OSTRICH FEATHER COAT BILL BLASS, FALL 1999 Labeled M The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $500 - $700 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 111 A BLACK VELVET SEQUINED GOWN BILL BLASS, FALL 1983 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 112 A PINK SATIN BALLGOWN WITH CENTER ROSETTE AND BLACK HORSEHAIR DETAILS BILL BLASS, RESORT/SPRING 1988 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $1,000 - $1,500 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 113 A PINK SATIN AND BLACK CHANTILLY LACE COCKTAIL DRESS WITH BUSTLE DETAIL BILL BLASS, SPRING 1988 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $1,000 - $1,500 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 114 A BLACK SILK CREPE GOWN WITH PINK AND RED TWISTED SATIN TOP BILL BLASS, FALL 1988 Unmarked The sketch 8 ½ x 11 in.	estimate $1,500 - $2,500 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 115 A BLACK VELVET GOWN WITH WHITE SEQUIN ARM DETAIL BILL BLASS, 1980S Unmarked	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 116 A RED SILK JERSEY CREPE GOWN BILL BLASS, CIRCA 1990 Unmarked	estimate $600 - $800 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 117 A BLACK BEADED SLEEVELESS GOWN BILL BLASS, 1990S Unmarked	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 118 A BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED STRAPLESS SATIN GOWN BILL BLASS, FALL 1990 Labeled size 8 The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $700 - $900 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 119 A RED TAFFETA SHIRT DRESS GOWN BILL BLASS, CIRCA 1990 Unmarked	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 120 A BLACK VELVET AND IVORY SATIN STRAPLESS GOWN BILL BLASS, 1990S Unmarked	estimate $1,000 - $1,500 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 121 A BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED LONG SLEEVE SATIN GOWN BILL BLASS, FALL 1992 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $800 - $1,200 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 122 A BLACK AND WHITE BIAS CUT SILK CHARMEUSE GOWN BILL BLASS, FALL/WINTER 1994 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $1,000 - $2,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 123 A BLACK AND IVORY SATIN GOWN BILL BLASS, FALL/WINTER 1995 Unmarked	estimate $1,000 - $2,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 124 A BLACK LACE AND PINK SATIN GOWN BILL BLASS, RESORT/SPRING 2000 Unmarked	estimate $1,000 - $2,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 125 A BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED STRAPLESS SILK CREPE GOWN BILL BLASS, 1990S Unmarked	estimate $700 - $900 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 126 IVORY SEPARATES BILL BLASS, CIRCA 1995 Unmarked	estimate $400 - $600 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 127 A WHITE LACE COCKTAIL DRESS BILL BLASS, SPRING 1992 Unmarked The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)	estimate $600 - $800 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 128 A WHITE WEDDING DRESS WITH FLORAL APPLIQUES BILL BLASS, SPRING/SUMMER 1995 Unmarked	estimate $1,500 - $2,500 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________
	Lot 129 AN IVORY SILK TAFFETA WEDDING GOWN BILL BLASS, SPRING 1987 Unmarked	estimate $1,000 - $2,000 PRICE REALIZED ________________________ ________________________

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Bill Blass: American Elegance

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