lh new york style february 16, 2017
Cover: Lot 105, An Oscar De La Renta Sheer Black Cape Ensemble; Lot 223, A Rodarte Floral Ensemble; Lot 2, An Alexander McQueen Black Flannel Coat
NEW YORK STYLE THE COUTURE COLLECTIONS OF THREE N EW YORK STYLE ICONS Thursday 16 February 2017 Sale 512 PREVIEW Monday 13 February 10am 5pm Tuesday 14 February 10am 5pm Wednesday 15 February 10am 5pm AUCTION thursday 16 February 10am Lots 1 87 The Estate of Wendy Vanderbilt Lehman, Lots 88 115 Lots 116 290 TAG SALE Friday 17 February 10am P REVIEW LOC ATI ON 1338 West Lake Street Chicago, Illinois 60607 312.280.1212 lesliehindman.com Lots marked with an asterisk (*) are tax exempt as permitted by law. PROPERTY FR OM THE ESTATES OF Elaine Sargent, Wendy Vanderbilt Lehman, Ingrid Yonke, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. 2017 C H ICAGO, ILLI NOIS ILLINOIS AUCTIONEERS LICENSE NUMBER 444.000295
N EW YORK STYLE Elaine Sargent A trailblazer in Montreal and New York City, Elaine Sargent broke the glass ceiling as not only one of the irst female stockbrokers in both Montreal and on Wall Street, but also one of the leading stockbrokers in an era when women were almost nonexistent in the world of inance. Her keen mind and passion for the arts led her from Chairmanship of the Angel s Ball Committee in Montreal to being a great patron of the New York City arts including The New York City Opera, Lincoln Center Theater, New York Theater Workshop, Roundabout Theater, and to Chairing the Our Time Theater Company. Elaine established the Avon Chair dedicated to ovarian cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. In 1997, she founded a McGill University scholarship in the name of her late uncle, Dr. Arthur Vineberg, a world renowned pioneer of modern day heart surgery.
auction HIGH LIGH TS 2 3 4 2* An Alexander McQueen Black Flannel Coat, with decorative gold beading, an oversized shawl collar, two front patch pockets, and double breasted button front closure. Labeled: Alexander McQueen. Size 42. $400-600 3* An Alexander McQueen Black Velvet Coat, with black leather detailing, two front patch pockets, and double breasted front closure with goldtone buttons. Labeled: Alexander McQueen. Size 38. $300-500 4* An Alexander McQueen Navy Cut Away Tail Pant Suit, consisting of a jacket with a long tail, faux breast slip pockets, and decorative goldtone button front closure. Together with matching pants with a button and zip front closure. Both Labeled: Alexander McQueen. Jacket Size 44; Pant Size 42. $200-400
19 20 27 19* A Chanel Black Mini Dress, Autumn 2003, with crochet detail at waist and cufs, textured skirt, and buttoned cufs. Labeled: Chanel. Size 40. $200-300 20* A Chanel Black Sequined Suit, Winter 1982-1983, comprised of a jacket with four front patch pockets, black satin piping at the collar, cufs, and pockets, and button closures at the front and cufs. Together with a matching skirt with a front side slit and a side zip and hook and eye closure. Both Labeled: Chanel. Both Size 36. $400-600 27* A Chanel Metallic Gold Jacquard Suit Ensemble, Autumn 1996, comprised of a jacket with four patch pockets, buttoned cufs, and decorative goldtone button front closure and a pair of matching pants with side zip closure. Jacket Labeled: Chanel Boutique. Jacket Size 38. $400-600
auction HIGH LIGH TS 41 52 53 41* A Chie White Open Work Fur Coat, with fur trimmed collar and cufs, embroidered and cut out detail, and hook and eye front closures. Labeled: Chie. No Size. No Size. $300-500 52* An Emilio Pucci Multicolor Cape, with two front slip pockets, two front slits, and decorative goldtone front button closure. New with tags. Labeled: Emilio Pucci. Size 46. $200-300 53* An Emilio Pucci Multicolor Sequin Cocktail Dress, with multicolor pinwheel design, and hook and eye and back zip closure. Labeled: Emilio Pucci. No Size. $100-200
61 62 66 61* A Gucci Gold Beaded Cocktail Dress, with a plunging neckline, embellished waist and neckline, zippered cufs, and side zip closure. Labeled: Gucci. Size 42. Size 42. $250-350 62* A Gucci Gold Leather Coat, with dark metallic detailing at shoulders, waist, lapel, and cufs, zippered cufs, split back hem, two front slit pockets, and snap front closure. Labeled: Gucci. No size. Size 40. $200-400 66* A Libertine Multicolor Boucle Coat, with metallic silver paillettes, two front patch pockets, and decorative oversized covered button front closure. Labeled: Libertine. No Size. $300-400
auction HIGH LIGH TS 67 69 78 67* A Libertine Velvet Brocade Coat, with screen print details, three quarter length sleeves and a snap and hook and eye front closure. Labeled: Libertine. No Size. $300-400 69* A Mary McFadden Green Coat with Fur Sleeves, with thin metallic silver trim and hook and eye and partial front zip closure. Labeled: Mary McFadden Couture. No Size. $300-400 78* A Scaasi Navy Swiss Dot Gown, with sheer overlay, layered tulle skirt, back keyhole with decorative bows, and a hook and eye and zip back closure. Labeled: Scaasi Boutique. No Size. $150-250
N EW YORK STYLE Wendy Vanderbilt lehman Wendy Vanderbilt Lehman was born in California to Manuela Hudson and Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt II, a pioneer in thoroughbred racing, whose father had gone down on the Lusitania. She grew up between Palm Beach and Manhattan. Wendy was featured in one of Lilly Pulitzer s irst advertising campaigns and attended the Truman Capote Black and White Ball in 1966. Known for her love of modernism, Wendy was greatly inspired by her mentors Georgia O Keefe and O Keefe s sister, Anita Young. Wendy s artistic expression spanned several mediums. Her work included extraordinary sculptures in wood and aluminum as well evocative paintings in acrylic and watercolor. In 2008, she was selected to be a part of The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection: Fifty Works for Fifty States, which resulted in the placement of her work in museums across the country.
89* A Chanel Black and White Jacket, with black sequin stripes, two front patch pockets, black textured camellia detail, slit cufs, and decorative mother of pearl front button closure. Included extra fabric swatch and button. Labeled: Chanel. Size 36. The Estate of Wendy Vanderbilt Lehman, $300-500 auction HIGH LIGH TS 93* A Fabrice Cream Silk Beaded Dress, with a side slit, split paneled hem, sequin and beading detail, spaghetti straps, a side zip closure, and a matching tie belt. Labeled: Fabrice. Size Small. The Estate of Wendy Vanderbilt Lehman, $200-300 89 103* A Mary McFadden Pleated Black Tunic, with a pointed hem and button shoulder closure. Labeled: Mary McFadden. No Size. The Estate of Wendy Vanderbilt Lehman, $100-200 93 103
104 105 109 104* A Naeem Khan Black Beaded Dress, with spaghetti straps, lower motif and beading at the bust, sequins throughout the bodice, lace detailing at the hem, and a back zip and hook and eye closure. Labeled: Naeem Khan. Size 4. The Estate of Wendy Vanderbilt Lehman, New York, New York $300-400 105* An Oscar De La Renta Sheer Black Cape Ensemble, with an asymmetrical pointed hem. Together with a matching slip dress with side snap closure. Labeled: Oscar de la Renta. No Sizes. The Estate of Wendy Vanderbilt Lehman, New York, New York $250-350 109* A Stephen Burrows Blue Dress Ensemble, comprised of a printed tie neck halter top with an elastic strap and tie back closure, and a matching skirt with side zip closure. Both Labeled: Stephen Burrow s World. No Size. The Estate of Wendy Vanderbilt Lehman, New York, New York $200-300
auction HIGH LIGH TS 110 111 115 110* A Stephen Burrows Magenta Pant Ensemble, comprised of a studded blouse with wide sleeves, front tie detail, and a layered hem, and a pair of matching studded palazzo pants with a layered hem and elastic waist. Both Labeled: Stephen Burrows. No Size. The Estate of Wendy Vanderbilt Lehman, New York, New York $200-300 111* A Stephen Burrows Metallic Foil and Black Dress, with one shoulder strap, a sheer black overlay with metallic embroidery, a layered hem, and a hook and eye strap closure. Labeled: Stephen Burrows Size 6. The Estate of Wendy Vanderbilt Lehman, New York, New York $200-300 115* A Zandra Rhodes Multicolor Silk Dress, with sheer printed bodice and shirt, velvet waist detail, velvet panel detail, and hook and eye and tie back closure. Labeled: Zandra Rhodes. Size 8. The Estate of Wendy Vanderbilt Lehman, New York, New York $100-200
N EW YORK STYLE Ingrid Yonke Like her signature Chanel lipstick, Passion, Ingrid Yonke was a classic igure and lived her passion acquiring beautiful things. She honed her eye studying art and antiques and created perfect rooms mixing tradition with modernity. Ingrid was fun with a capital F. Whether welcoming fellow patrons of the Asia Society to her New York townhouse wrapped in an Hermes kimono, dancing with the principal dancers of the New York City Ballet at the annual gala in her silver de la Renta, or relaxing at her Southampton getaway in amusing Moschino, Ingrid mixed it up with style and grace, and a splash of creativity. Her love of beauty was demonstrated in her philanthropy as she worked tirelessly to make exhibitions of ancient porcelain and the wonder of ballet available to many. Ingrid loved life and lived hers with a child-like wonder, believing in endless possibilities and proclaiming her optimism to the world with her deep and joy-illed laugh. Ingrid was a classic and original beauty; there is no one like her.
auction HIGH LIGH TS 122 131 140 122* A Balenciaga Cream Ball Gown, with a structured petticoat, black tulle and lace underlay, gathered hem, gathered bodice detail with decorative snap bows, and side zip and hook and eye closures. Labeled: Balenciaga Edition. Size 38. $300-400 131* A Chanel Black Eyelet Ensemble, Spring 2001, comprised of a blouse with front button closure, rule detail, and two patch pockets; together with a skirt with rule tier detail, and side button closure. Both Labeled: Chanel. Top Size 36; Skirt Size 36. $300-500 140* A Chloe Black Beaded Skirt Ensemble, comprised of a sheer skirt with beading and embellishment at the hem, a back zip and hook and eye closure, and a black silk skirt slip. Together with a matching top. Both Labeled: Chloe. No Sizes. $250-350
162 166 167 162* A Fendi Mint Sleeveless Knit Dress, with a high neck, loor length, and woven bodice detail with hanging trim. Labeled: Fendi. Size 42. $200-300 166* A Fendi Silver Beaded and Embroidered Coat Ensemble, with loral beaded and embroidered detailing throughout, lapel collar, and front button closure. Together with a matching handbag with metallic gold leather handle strap, goldtone hardware, and clasp closure. Labeled: Fendi. Coat Size 42; Handbag dimensions: 15 x 11 x 6. $450-550 167* A Fendi Tan Sleeveless Dress, with a neck, a leather loral detail at the neck, beaded and embellished detailing at the hem, ishnet panel at the hem, and side zip closure. Labeled: Fendi. Size 40. $250-350
auction HIGH LIGH TS 175 177 178 (front and back) 175* A Gianni Versace Starish and Seashell Beaded Gown, with rhinestone and sequin beaded bust, strap, and back, a dramatic back slit, and side zip and hook and eye closure. Attributed to: Gianni Versace. Size 40. $250-350 177* A Halston Red and Grey Two Tone Sequin Tunic, with oversized cap sleeves with slits at the bottom, deep v neck, ruched at the the center bodice in the front and back, ishnet underlay at the hem, and interior silk lining. Labeled: Halston. Size 38. $100-200 178* An Hermes Black Silk Robe, with an open front, velvet detail on the collar, cufs, and hem, and Brose de Charme print on the back. Labeled: Hermes. Size 38. $1,500-2,500
244 245 267 269 244* A Chanel Black Camellia Pin, with safety catch clasp. Stamped: Chanel. $80-120 245* A Chanel Faux Pearl Necklace, Spring 2001, with small goldtone logo pendant. Stamped: Chanel. $400-600 267* An Alaia Leopard Print Calfskin Bucket Bag, with a self tie closure, bracelet strap with sliding closure, four interior compartment, and one interior zip compartment. Stamped: Alaia. 12 x 10 x 6. $200-400 269* A Bottega Veneta Brown Woven Leather Handbag, with decorative leather fringe detailing, double rolled shoulder straps, three interior compartments, and one interior compartment with a goldtone snap closure. Stamped: Bottega Veneta. 17 x 9 x 3. $250-350
277 auction HIGH LIGH TS 278 283 277* A Fendi Hardsided Evening Bag, with logo molded to the front, double brown leather hand straps, goldtone hardware, and snap closure. Stamped: Fendi. 6 x 5 x 2. $250-350 278* A Fendi Sequined and Beaded Handbag, with reptile skin detailing on the adjustable single shoulder strap and closure, goldtone hardware with logo at the snap closure, interior purple lining, and one interior zip pocket. Stamped: Fendi. 10 x 6 x 2. $150-250 283* A Gucci Gold Leather Handbag, with double goldtone hardware shoulder straps, goldtone and white enamel embellished snap closure with rhinestones and faux pearls, and one interior slip pocket. Labeled: Gucci. 12.5 7.5 x 2. $300-500 286 286* A Judith Leiber Gilt and Rhinestone Egg Evening Bag, with ribbon motif, hook and eye closure,a single goldtone chain shoulder strap, and two interior compartments. Together with a matching goldtone metal comb. Stamped: Judith Leiber. 4 x 6 x 2.5. $300-400
CHICa GO De NVer MILWauK ee Na PLe S Pa LM beach SCOTTSDa L e ST. LOu IS NEW YORK STYLE THE COUTURE COLLECTIONS OF THREE N EW YORK STYLE ICONS Thursday 16 February 2017 10am Sale 512 1338 West Lake Street Chicago, Illinois 60607 lesliehindman.com 312.280.1212 PREVIEW Monday 13 February 10am 5pm Tuesday 14 February 10am 5pm Wednesday 15 February 10am 5pm TAG SALE Friday 17 February 10am CONTACT Anne Forman 312.224.4222 anneforman@lesliehindman.com Lot 279, A Fendi Turquoise Snakeskin Micro Leather Handbag