• Auction 24866

    Bill Blass: American Elegance

    9 September 2026 - 23 September 2026, New York

    SALE TOTAL: 124,928 (USD)
129 Lots for Sale 24866
Lot 1
A SEQUIN EMBROIDERED 'MATISSE' SLEEVELESS COCKTAIL DRESS
BILL BLASS, SPRING 1988
Unmarked, measuring 31 in. long. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$2,000 - $3,000

price realized
$1,664
Lot 2
A SEQUINED 'MATISSE' SHORT SLEEVED SHIRT
BILL BLASS, SPRING 1988
Unmarked, measuring 22 ½ in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 8 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 18 in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$1,000 - $2,000

price realized
$1,536
Lot 3
A SEQUIN EMBROIDERED 'MATISSE' STRAPLESS COCKTAIL DRESS
BILL BLASS, SPRING 1988
Unmarked, measuring 31 ½ in. long, 30 in. bust. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$2,000 - $3,000

price realized
$1,664
Lot 4
A SEQUIN EMBROIDERED 'MATISSE' SHORT JACKET
BILL BLASS, SPRING 1988
Labeled 10, measuring 23 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 24 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 20 in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$1,000 - $2,000

price realized
$3,328
Lot 5
A RED BEADED AND SEQUIN EMBROIDERED SLEEVLESS BOLERO
BILL BLASS, SPRING/SUMMER 1988
Unmarked, measuring 14 ½ in. long at the back seam, the shoulders 16 in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$1,152
Lot 6
A BEADED 'MARIGOLD' SHORT JACKET
BILL BLASS, SPRING 1992
Labeled size 10, measuring 21 ½ in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 23 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 18 in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$1,536
Lot 7
AN ORANGE SATIN AUTUMNAL JACKET
BILL BLASS, FALL 1985
Unmarked
The jacket measuring 20 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 23 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 18 in. wide
The sash measuring 49 in. long
Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$2,048
Lot 8
A BEADED 'WOOD GRAIN' BLAZER
BILL BLASS, FALL 1993
Unmarked, measuring 28 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 24 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 20 in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$1,280
Lot 9
A CHAMPAGNE BEADED JACKET WITH FLORAL APPLIQUES
BILL BLASS, SPRING 1992
Labeled size 10, measuring 22 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 24 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 18 in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$1,280
Lot 10
SHEER LACE TROUSERS IN AUTUMNAL COLORS
BILL BLASS, 1990S
Unmarked, measuring 44 in. long, the waist 24 in.. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$300 - $500

price realized
$384
Lot 11
A MULTI-COLOR CUTWORK JACKET IN PEAR MOTIF
BILL BLASS, 1990S
Unmarked, measuring 24 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 24 ½ in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 17 ½ in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$1,152
Lot 12
A GOLD METALLIC BEADED 'KLIMT' DRESS ENSEMBLE
BILL BLASS, FALL 1995
Unmarked
The jacket measuring 22 ¾ in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 25 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 16 ½ in. wide
The dress measuring 27 in. long at the back seam, the bust 31 in., the waist 27 ½ in.
Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$1,500 - $2,500

price realized
$1,024
Lot 13
A PINK AND SILVER BEADED BUSTIER WITH FLORAL SEQUIN DETAIL
BILL BLASS, SPRING 1992
Unmarked, measuring 10 ½ in. long at the back seam, 14 in. long at the front seam, the bust 35 in., the waist 30 in. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$1,152
Lot 14
A PINK BEADED CROPPED JACKET
BILL BLASS, SPRING 1992
Labeled 6, measuring 18 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 24 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 17 in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$896
Lot 15
A MULTI-COLORED DRESS COAT OF SILK FLOWERS
BILL BLASS FOR MAURICE RENTNER, 1960S
Unmarked, measuring 36 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 23 in. long at the should seam. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$1,000 - $2,000

price realized
$2,048
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
$640
Lot 17
A PINK AND WHITE TWEED SKIRT SUIT
BILL BLASS, SPRING 1995
Unmarked
The jacket measuring 23 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 17 ½ in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 17 in. wide, the waist 30 in.
The skirt measuring 18 in. long at the back seam, the waist 26 in.
Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$384
Lot 18
A PALE BLUE AND PINK SATIN GOWN
BILL BLASS, SPRING/SUMMER 1986
Unmarked, measuring 60 in. long. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$384
Lot 19
A PALE BLUE, YELLOW AND ORANGE SILK RAYON GOWN WITH SCARF
BILL BLASS, SPRING/SUMMER 1986
Unmarked, measuring 60 in. long, the bust 34 ½ in., the waist 28 in., the hips 32 in.. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$384
Lot 20
A PALE PINK SILK CREPE CAFTAN
BILL BLASS, SPRING 1993
Labeled size 6, measuring 55 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 20 in. long at the shoulder seam. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$640
Lot 21
AN IVORY SILK CREPE SLEEVELESS GOWN
BILL BLASS, SPRING/ SUMMER 1994
Unmarked
The dress measuring 63 in. long
The scarf measuring 103 in. long
Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$1,024
Lot 22
A HEATHER GREY JERSEY MIDI DRESS
BILL BLASS, CIRCA 1995
Unmarked, measuring 53 in. long. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$512
Lot 23
AN APRICOT SILK CREPE HALTER GOWN
BILL BLASS, SPRING/SUMMER 1996
Unmarked, measuring 56 in. long from the gathered neck, the bandeau 29 ½ in.. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$896
Lot 24
A METALLIC SILVER GOWN
BILL BLASS, RESORT/SPRING 1998
Unmarked, measuring 59 in. long. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$512
Lot 25
A CREAM SILK CREPE GOWN WITH FLORAL SEQUIN EMBROIDERED STRAPS
BILL BLASS, 1990S
Unmarked, measuring 60 in. long. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$1,792
Lot 26
A NUDE CHIFFON SEQUIN EMBROIDERED GOWN
BILL BLASS, FALL/WINTER 1999
Unmarked, measuring 56 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 26 in. long, the bust 23 in., the waist 28 in., the hips 33 ½ in.. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$384
Lot 27
A YELLOW CHIFFON GOWN WITH FLORAL SEQUIN EMBROIDERY
BILL BLASS, FALL/WINTER 1999
Unmarked, measuring 61 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 24 ½ in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 17 in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$384
Lot 28
A MULTI-PIECE 'IRIS' ENSEMBLE
BILL BLASS, SPRING/ SUMMER 2000
Unmarked
The cardigan measuring 21 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 21 ½ in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 17 in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$128
Lot 29
A YELLOW SILK CREPE STRAPLESS GOWN WITH IRIS PATTERN
BILL BLASS, SPRING/SUMMER 2000
Unmarked, measuring 52 in. long at the back seam. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$128
Lot 30
AN ORANGE AND RASBERRY CHIFFON GOWN AND SCARF
BILL BLASS, SPRING/SUMMER 2000
Unmarked, measuring 58 in. long. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$1,664
Lot 31
A PINK SILK CREPE 'HOLLYHOCK' STRAPLESS GOWN
BILL BLASS, SPRING/SUMMER 2000
Unmarked, measuring 51 in. long at the back seam, the bust 21 ¾ in., the waist 27 ½, the hips 35 in.. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 6 1/8 x 6 1/8 in. (16 x 16 cm.)
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$1,280
Lot 32
A RAINBOW OMBRE CHIFFON STRAPLESS GOWN, AS SEEN ON BEYONCÉ FOR INSTYLE...
MICHAEL VOLLBRACHT FOR BILL BLASS, SPRING 2004
Unmarked, measuring 69 in. long at the back seam, the bust 37 in., the waist 31 in.. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$3,000 - $5,000

price realized
$5,120
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
$768
Lot 34
A PURPLE GOWN PRELIMINARY SKETCH
BILL BLASS, 1998
12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$768
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
$384
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
$512
Lot 37
A NAVY AND CREAM SILK CREPE ENSEMBLE WITH GOLD TONE CHAIN TASSEL BELT
BILL BLASS, SPRING 1989
Unmarked
The jacket measuring 26 ½ in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 24 ½ in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 19 in. wide
The dress measuring 57 in. long at the back seam
Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$256
Lot 38
A NAVY SILK CREPE GOWN WITH WHITE COLLAR AND CUFFS
BILL BLASS, CIRCA 1972
Unmarked, measuring 61 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 29 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 16 ½ in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$400 - $600

price realized
$256
Lot 39
A NAVY AND WHITE WOOL ENSEMBLE
BILL BLASS, RESORT/SPRING 1986
Unmarked
The jacket measuring 15 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 22 ½ in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 15 in. wide
The dress measuring 39 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 10 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 13 ½ in. wide
Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$400 - $600

price realized
$256
Lot 40
A BLUE AND WHITE STRIPED SKIRT ENSEMBLE
BILL BLASS, SPRING 1973
Unmarked
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$384
Lot 41
A NAVY PINSTRIPE WOOL SUIT ENSEMBLE
BILL BLASS, LATE 20TH CENTURY
The blazer labeled size 8
The double breasted blazer unmarked, measuring 32 in. long at the back, the sleeves 24 ½ in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 16.12 in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$1,024
Lot 42
AN IVORY SEQUIN EMBROIDERED SHORTSLEEVED SWEATER
BILL BLASS, FALL 1989
Unmarked, measuring 22 ½ in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 9 ½ in long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 17 ½ in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$400 - $600

price realized
$384
Lot 43
A BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED ENSEMBLE
BILL BLASS, FALL 1991
Unmarked
The jacket measuring 28 in. long from the back, the shoulders 23 ½ in. long as the shoulder seam, the shoulders 17 in. wide
The belt measuring 31 in. long
The tank top measuring 22 ½ in. long
The pants measuring 41 in. long, 28 in. waist
Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$384
Lot 44
A BLACK AND WHITE GLEN PLAID SKIRT ENSEMBLE
BILL BLASS, RESORT/SPRING 1986
Unmarked
The coat measuring 41 ½ in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 21 ½ in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 17 in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
The sweater measuring 19 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 26 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 16 ½ in. wide.
The skirt measuring 26 in. long, the waist 25 in.
Dimensions approximate.
The sketches both 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$256
Lot 45
A BLACK AND WHITE GLEN PLAID WOOL JACKET WITH RED PERSIAN LAMB LAPELS
BILL BLASS, FALL 1986
Unmarked, measuring 25 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 24 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 17 in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$400 - $500

price realized
$256
Lot 46
A BLACK AND RED WINDOWPANE DOUBLE-FACE WOOL COAT
BILL BLASS, FALL 1990
Labeled 4, measuring 31 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 22 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 17 in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$400 - $600

price realized
$640
Lot 47
A BLACK BOUCLE JACKET WITH RAFFIA TRIM
BILL BLASS, FALL 1992
Unmarked, measuring 25 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 19 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 19 in. wide. Dimensions are approximate and exclude the raffia trim.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$400 - $600

price realized
$896
Lot 48
A BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED WOOL JACKET WITH VELVET COLLAR AND HOUNDSTOOTH LEAF...
BILL BLASS, 1990S
Unmarked, measuring 24 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 25 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 16 in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$400 - $600

price realized
$768
Lot 49
A BLACK AND WHITE QUILTED SILK LONG COAT
BILL BLASS, FALL/WINTER 1993
Unmarked, measuring 58 in. long, the sleeves 23 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 25 in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$400 - $600

price realized
$896
Lot 50
WOOL SUITING SEPARATES
LARS NILSSON FOR BILL BLASS, FALL/WINTER 2001
Unmarked
The jacket measuring 18 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 25 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 17 in. wide.
The pants measuring 48 in. long, 24 in. waist.
Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$300 - $500

price realized
$384
Lot 51
A GREY SILK SATIN COAT WITH MIRROR EMBELLISHMENT
BILL BLASS, CIRCA 2000
Unmarked, measuring 42 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 26 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 17 ½ in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$640
Lot 52
A BLUE, BLACK AND WHITE SEQUIN EMBROIDERED FEATHERED JACKET
BILL BLASS, FALL 1986
Unmarked, measuring 20 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 23 ½ in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 18 in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$640
Lot 53
A BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED SATIN SWING COAT
BILL BLASS, FALL 1994
Unmarked, measuring 35 ½ in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 24 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 17 in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$400 - $600

price realized
$896
Lot 54
A MULTICOLORED STRIPED SEQUIN EMBROIDERED STRAPLESS COCKTAIL DRESS
BILL BLASS, 1990S
Unmarked, measuring 28 in. long at the back seam, the bust 32 ½ in., the waist 28 in.. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$128
Lot 55
A BLACK AND WHITE BEADED COCKTAIL DRESS WITH MATCHING SHORT JACKET
BILL BLASS, 1990S
The jacket labeled size 8, measuring 25 1/5 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 25 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 15 in wide
The dress measuring 42 in. long
Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$384
Lot 56
A BLACK CHIFFON COCKTAIL DRESS
BILL BLASS, FALL 1994
Labeled 6, measuring 35 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 27 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 16 in. wide. Dimensions are approximate and include lace underskirt.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$640
Lot 57
A MULTICOLOR SLEEVELESS SILK TANK DRESS WITH PAINTED FLORAL PATTERN
BILL BLASS, SPRING 1994
Unmarked, measuring 48 ½ in. long. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 8 ½ x 11 in.
estimate
$400 - $600

price realized
$384
Lot 58
A PYTHON PRINT SATIN COCKTAIL DRESS
BILL BLASS, FALL/WINTER 1997
Labeled size 6, measuring 34 ½ in. long. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$128
Lot 59
A CHEETAH PRINT 'SLEEPING BAG' PUFFER COAT
BILL BLASS, 1980S
Labeled size 8, measuring 39 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 24 ½ in. long at the shoulder seam. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$1,024
Lot 60
A RED SATIN BUBBLE HEM COCKTAIL DRESS WITH LEOPARD PRINT PONY HAIR UNDERSKIRT
BILL BLASS, FALL 1987
Unmarked, the red dress measuring 25 in. long at the back seam, 29 in. long including leopard underskirt. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$512
Lot 61
A ORANGE, YELLOW AND BLACK BILL BLASS LOGO COTTON COAT
BILL BLASS, SPRING 1992
Labeled 6, measuring 36 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 23 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 18 in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
Each sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$384
Lot 62
A RED AND GOLD CHIFFON JACQUARD ONE SHOULDERED GOWN
BILL BLASS, 1970S
Unmarked, measuring 55 in. long at the shoulder seam, the waist 24 ½ in.. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$640
Lot 63
A MULTICOLOR SILK TAFETTA STRAPLESS BUBBLEHEM COCKTAIL DRESS
BILL BLASS, SPRING 1987
Unmarked, measuring 31 ½ in. long at the back seam, the bust 26 in.. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$256
Lot 64
A MULTICOLOR SILK CAFTAN WITH ABSTRACT TROPICAL FISH PRINT
BILL BLASS, RESORT/SPRING 1993
Unmarked, measuring 52 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 22 in. long. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$1,792
Lot 65
A WHITE DRESS PRELIMINARY SKETCH
BILL BLASS, 1985
12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$512
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
$896
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
$512
Lot 68
A BROWN COAT PRELIMINARY SKETCH
BILL BLASS, 1995
12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$768
Lot 69
AN IVORY WOOL COAT WITH TWIG MOTIF
BILL BLASS, LATE 20TH CENTURY, REPRODUCTION OF 1967 DESIGN
Unmarked, measuring 40 in. long at the back seam. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$512
Lot 70
A MULTICOLOR STRAPLESS SILK CREPE GOWN
BILL BLASS, SPRING 2000
Unmarked, measuring 52 in. long, the bust 27 in.. Dimensions approximate.
The sketches each 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$1,152
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
$256
Lot 72
A BLUE AND WHITE STRIPED SWEATER AND SKIRT ENSEMBLE
BILL BLASS, 1990S
The striped cashmere twin set each marked medium
The sweater and skirt unmarked
The striped sweater measuring 27 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 26 in. long at the should seam, the shoulders 17 ½ in. wide
The striped shirt measuring 27 ½ in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 11 ½ in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 17 ½ in wide
The ivory sweater measuring 21 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 22 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 17 in. wide.
The skirt measuring 42 in. long, the waist 30 in.
Dimensions approximate.
The sketches each 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$768
Lot 73
A CELADON WOOL COAT AND SUEDE DRESS
BILL BLASS, FALL 1986
Unmarked
The coat measuring 41 ½ in. long at the back seam, the sleeves measuring 25 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 17 in. wide
The dress measuring 31 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 8 ½ in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 16 ½ in. wide
The belt measuring 31 in. long
Dimensions approximate.
The sketches both 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$512
Lot 74
A BURGUNDY, OLIVE AND BLUE COLOR BLOCKED DOUBLE-FACE WOOL ENSEMBLE
BILL BLASS, FALL 1991
The coat labeled 10, measuring 40 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 24 ½ in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 17 in. wide
The skirt measuring 20 in. long, the waist 26 in.
Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$640
Lot 75
A PURPLE, TEAL AND TAUPE COLOR BLOCKED WOOL ENSEMBLE
BILL BLASS, FALL 1991
The coat labeled 10, measuring 28 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 24 ½ in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 18 in. wide
The skirt labeled 8, measuring 20 in. long, the waist 26 in.
Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 8 7/8 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$256
Lot 76
A RED, YELLOW AND BLUE COLOR BLOCKED WOOL ENSEMBLE
BILL BLASS, FALL 1991
The coat measuring 29 in. long at the back, the sleeves 24 ½ in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 18 in. wide
One skirt marked marked 8, measuring 19 in. long, the waist 26 in.
One skirt measuring 19 ½ in. long, the waist 26 in.
The longest skirt measuring 23 in. long, the waist 28 in.
Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 8 7/8 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$256
Lot 77
A BLACK AND IVORY WINDOWPANE PLAID WOOL ENSEMBLE
BILL BLASS, SPRING 1991
The coat labeled 6, measuring 37 ½ in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 21 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 16 in. wide
The skirt labeled 10, measuring 23 in. long, the waist 29 in.
Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$400 - $600

price realized
$384
Lot 78
A MUSTARD AND SKY BLUE WINDOWPANE PLAID CASHMERE SKIRT SUIT
BILL BLASS, LATE 20TH CENTURY
The jacket labeled 6, measuring measuring 23 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 25 ½ in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 16 in. wide.
The skirt measuring 25 in. long, the waist 25 in.
Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$640
Lot 79
A BROWN HOUNDSTOOTH WOOL SKIRT SUIT
BILL BLASS, 1980S
Unmarked
The jacket measuring 23 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 23 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 17 in. wide
The skirt measuring 24 ½ in. long, the waist 25 in.
The belt measuring 38 in. long
Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$128
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
$128
Lot 81
A COLLECTION OF CORRESPONDENCE
COMPRISING LETTERS AND CARDS FROM NANCY AND RONALD REAGAN
estimate
$2,000 - $3,000

price realized
$1,152
Lot 82
A COLLECTION OF CORRESPONDENCE
COMPRISING LETTERS AND CARDS FROM BARBARA BUSH
estimate
$1,000 - $2,000

price realized
$768
Lot 83
TWO LETTERS TO BILL BLASS
CECIL BEATON
estimate
$1,000 - $2,000

price realized
$512
Lot 84
LETTER TO BILL BLASS
CARY GRANT, 29 JUNE 1982
estimate
$400 - $600

price realized
$256
Lot 85
TWO THANK YOU NOTES TO BILL BLASS
BARBARA WALTERS, ONE DATED 8 SEPTEMBER 1993
estimate
$1,000 - $2,000

price realized
$128
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
$1,152
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
$896
Lot 88
AN EMBELLISHED SUEDE SKIRT SUIT, AS SEEN ON MERYL STREEP AS MIRANDA PRIESTLY IN...
MICHAEL VOLLBRACHT FOR BILL BLASS, FALL 2004
The jacket unmarked, measuring 23 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 26 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 16 in. wide, the waist 32 in.
The skirt labeled size 8, measuring 23 in. long, the waist 28 in., the hip 36 in.
Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$2,000 - $3,000

price realized
$1,024
Lot 89
A BEADED TWO-TONE CHIFFON COCKTAIL DRESS
BILL BLASS, CIRCA 1990
Unmarked, measuring 40 ½ in. long excluding the beads, the sleeves 24 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 19 in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$512
Lot 90
A RED AND GOLD BROCADE SET WITH MINK TRIM
BILL BLASS, LATE 20TH CENTURY
Unmarked, measuring 40 ½ in. long at the back seam, the shoulders 24 ¾ in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 15 ½ in. wide. Dimensions approximate and do not include the fur trim.
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$1,280
Lot 91
A GROUP OF RED SATIN SEPARATES
BILL BLASS, CIRCA 1995
Unmarked
estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$896
Lot 92
AN ORANGE, BROWN AND TEAL PAISLEY WOOL DRESS AND SHAWL
PROBABLY BILL BLASS FOR MAURICE RENTNER, SKETCH LABELED 1962
Unmarked
The dress measuring 40 in. long, the sleeves 20 ½ in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 17 ½ in. wide
The shawl 64 in. wide, 27 in. long
The belt 29 in. long
The sketch 11 x 8 ½ in. (28 x 22 cm.)
estimate
$1,000 - $2,000

price realized
$896
Lot 93
A PRINTED VELVET GOWN WITH MINK TRIM
BILL BLASS, LATE 20TH CENTURY
Unmarked, 32 in. bust, the waist 24 in. at the inner corset, the sleeves, 22 in. long at the shoulder seam
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$1,024
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
$384
Lot 95
A PAISLEY SILK TAFFETA DRESSING GOWN COAT WITH SABLE TRIM
BILL BLASS, FALL 1981
Unmarked, measuring 47 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 22 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 16 in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$1,024
Lot 96
A CELADON CRUSHED VELVET STRAPLESS GOWN
BILL BLASS, FALL 1986
Unmarked, measuring 51 in. long at the back seam, the bust 33 in., the waist 26 ½ in.. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$256
Lot 97
A GREEN, BLUE AND GOLD LEOPARD JACQUARD LUREX SKIRT
BILL BLASS, FALL 1989
Labeled 8, measuring 47 in. long at the back, the waist 26 in.. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$400 - $600

price realized
$384
Lot 98
AN IVORY STRAPLESS SILK CREPE COCKTAIL DRESS WITH SATIN FRINGE
BILL BLASS, FALL 1990
Unmarked, measuring 26 ½ in. long at the back seam, the bust 33 ¼ in., the waist 27 ½ in.. Dimensions approximate and do not include fringe.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$2,560
Lot 99
A GOLD SEQUIN EMBROIDERED CHIFFON GOWN
BILL BLASS, SPRING 1991
Unmarked, measuring 77 in. long at the back seam including the gathered skirt, the sleeves 6 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 16 ½ in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$1,024
Lot 100
A RED BIAS CUT VELVET SLEEVELESS GOWN
LARS NILSSON FOR BILL BLASS, FALL/WINTER 2001
Unmarked, measuring 61 ½ in. long, the bust 31 in., the waist 26 in.. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$512
Lot 101
A METALLIC GOLD TONE LONG SLEEVED GOWN
BILL BLASS, LATE 20TH CENTURY
Unmarked, measuring 67 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 26 ½ in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 16 in. wide, the bust 33 in., the waist 26 ½ in., the hips 33 ½ in.. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$1,500 - $2,500

price realized
$1,024
Lot 102
A CRANBERRY EYELASH FIL COUPE SILK CHIFFON COLUMN SKIRT
BILL BLASS, FALL 1998
Labeled 6, measuring 49 in. long at the back seam, the waist 26 in.. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$300 - $500

price realized
$768
Lot 103
A BURGUNDY BIAS CUT VELVET GOWN
LARS NILSSON FOR BILL BLASS, FALL/WINTER 2001
Unmarked, measuring 75 in. long. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$768
Lot 104
A BLACK SILK CREPE SHORT SLEEVED GOWN WITH OPEN BACK
BILL BLASS, FALL 1989
Unmarked, measuring 62 in. long, the sleeves 8 in. long from the shoulder seam, the shoulders 18 in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$128
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
$512
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
$1,664
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
$512
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
$512
Lot 109
A PRINTED VELVET COCKTAIL DRESS
BILL BLASS, CIRCA 1993
Unmarked, measuring 37 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 24 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 17 in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$512
Lot 110
A PINK OSTRICH FEATHER COAT
BILL BLASS, FALL 1999
Labeled M, measuring 26 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 17 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 18 in. wide. Dimensions are approximate and exclude the feathers.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$500 - $700

price realized
$2,176
Lot 111
A BLACK VELVET SEQUINED GOWN
BILL BLASS, FALL 1983
Unmarked, measuring 55 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 22 ½ in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 14 ½ in. wide, the bust 33 ½ in., the waist 27 in., the hips 34 in. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$1,536
Lot 112
A PINK SATIN BALLGOWN WITH CENTER ROSETTE AND BLACK HORSEHAIR DETAILS
BILL BLASS, RESORT/SPRING 1988
Unmarked, measuring 46 in. long, the sleeves 9 in. long, the bust 27 ½ in. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$768
Lot 113
A PINK SATIN AND BLACK CHANTILLY LACE COCKTAIL DRESS WITH BUSTLE DETAIL
BILL BLASS, SPRING 1988
Labeled 8, measuring 38 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 18 ½ in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 17 in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$640
Lot 114
A BLACK SILK CREPE GOWN WITH PINK AND RED TWISTED SATIN TOP
BILL BLASS, FALL 1988
Unmarked, measuring 59 in. long. the bust 31 in., the waist 31 in., the inner corset strap 25 ½ in., the hips 37 in. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 8 ½ x 11 in.
estimate
$1,500 - $2,500

price realized
$896
Lot 115
A BLACK VELVET GOWN WITH WHITE SEQUIN ARM DETAIL
BILL BLASS, 1980S
Unmarked, measuring 61 ½ in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 26 in. long at the shoulder seam, the bust 33 in., the waist 26 in., the hips 33 in.. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$2,816
Lot 116
A RED SILK JERSEY CREPE GOWN
BILL BLASS, CIRCA 1990
Unmarked, measuring 68 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 27 in. long at the shoulder seam, the shoulders 17 ½ in. wide. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$256
Lot 117
A BLACK BEADED SLEEVELESS GOWN
BILL BLASS, 1990S
Unmarked, measuring 62 in. long, the bust 32 ½ in., the waist 26 in., the hips 35 in. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$2,048
Lot 118
A BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED STRAPLESS SATIN GOWN
BILL BLASS, FALL 1990
Labeled size 8, measuring 53 in. long, the bust 28 in. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$384
Lot 119
A RED TAFFETA SHIRT DRESS GOWN
BILL BLASS, CIRCA 1990
Unmarked, measuring 61 ½ in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 23 in. long at the shoulder seam. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$640
Lot 120
A BLACK VELVET AND IVORY SATIN STRAPLESS GOWN
BILL BLASS, FALL 1999
Labeled 6, measuring 52 in. long, the bust 32 in., the drop waist 33 ½ in. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

price realized
$384
Lot 121
A BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED LONG SLEEVE SATIN GOWN
BILL BLASS, FALL 1992
Unmarked, measuring measuring 59 in. long, the sleeves 25 in. long at the shoulder seam, the bust 33 in., the waist 31 in.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$800 - $1,200

price realized
$512
Lot 122
A BLACK AND WHITE BIAS CUT SILK CHARMEUSE GOWN
BILL BLASS, FALL/WINTER 1994
Unmarked, measuring 62 ½ in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 30 ½ in. long at the shoulder seam, the bust 33 ½ in., the waist 25 in.. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$1,000 - $2,000

price realized
$1,152
Lot 123
A BLACK AND IVORY SATIN GOWN
BILL BLASS, FALL/WINTER 1995
Unmarked, measuring 52 in. long at the back seam, the bust 32 in., the waist 26 in.. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$1,000 - $2,000

price realized
$1,920
Lot 124
A BLACK LACE AND PINK SATIN GOWN
BILL BLASS, RESORT/SPRING 2000
Unmarked, measuring 62 in. long at the back seam, the sleeves 27 in. long, the bust 32 in., the waist 25 ½ in. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$1,000 - $2,000

price realized
$1,664
Lot 125
A BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED STRAPLESS SILK CREPE GOWN
BILL BLASS, 1990S
Unmarked, measuring 50 in. long at the back seam, the bust 32 ¼ in., the waist 29 in. Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$700 - $900

price realized
$256
Lot 126
IVORY SEPARATES
BILL BLASS, CIRCA 1995
Unmarked
The blouse measuring 24 ½ in. long at the back seam
The pants measuring 45 in. long, the waist 28 in.
Dimensions approximate.
estimate
$400 - $600

price realized
$256
Lot 127
A WHITE LACE COCKTAIL DRESS
BILL BLASS, SPRING 1992
Unmarked, Measuring 34 ½ in. long. Dimensions approximate.
The sketch 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm.)
estimate
$600 - $800

price realized
$1,792
Lot 128
A WHITE WEDDING DRESS WITH FLORAL APPLIQUES
BILL BLASS, SPRING/SUMMER 1995
Unmarked
estimate
$1,500 - $2,500

price realized
$16,640
Lot 129
AN IVORY SILK TAFFETA WEDDING GOWN
BILL BLASS, SPRING 1987
Unmarked
estimate
$1,000 - $2,000

price realized
$512
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