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1980s BergdorfGoodman Costa Corseted Strapless Quintessential Little Black Dress
By Bergdorf Goodman, Victor Costa
Located in Chicago, IL
This timeless quintessential corseted,
shirred, ruched and topstitched "little black dress" produced by Victor Costa in the 1980s was made for the high standards of New York's trendsetting Bergdorf Goodman. It was the first U.S. luxury department store to order exclusive special-occasion dresses from this Texas designer and subsequently to give him a namesake in-store boutique. He soon became associated with the feminine glamorous gowns worn by "PYT" (Costa-speak for pretty young things) on the Dallas-based television-series "Dynasty", which idealized status-conscious Texan women mostly via fashion. With a strapless curvaceous sweetheart neckline, narrow sinuous folds of crepe silk-blend jersey cross diagonally below the decollete, while contrasting vertical ruching defines the seven bones of the invisible corset structure that is fully lined on the interior.
Under the bust in front below the empire-like peaked high waist, the fitted tucked underlay of the cocktail dress wraps around the back to end as an overlay in front, where the opening on the left side extends to the bodice like a discreet slit. The freely hanging bias-cut overlay in front is gathered underneath each breast for a forgiving central drape that adds additional curves to make the wearer's torso underneath appear in sleek condition despite a potentially less than ideal figure.
The dress closes with a concealed zipper in the center of the back, with exterior hook-and-eye fastening to narrow the waist. There is a second concealed hook-and-eye fastener at the top of the zipper.
Although the only remaining tag is the Costa/Bergdorf label, it is a contemporary U.S.-size 8, which will also suit a large-busted size 6 or a svelte size 10.
Now 88 years old, Victor Costa (b.1935) became widely known by the 1980s in The States for perfecting affordable luxurious gowns that could be mistaken for one-of-a-kind flamboyant designs by foreign couturiers Christian Lacroix, Arnold Scaasi, Oscar de la Renta or Valentino Garavani. Early on, the avid female sketcher...
Category
1980s American Berkshires
2 Piece Split Reed / Stick Wicker Settee and Chair Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stylish 1940's Stick Wicker / split reed sofa and armchair, deep-seated, angular with wide flat arms giving the sofa and chair that graceful elegant look. The rattan settee and arm c...
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Berkshires
Materials
Rattan
Winter in the Neighborhood
Located in Sheffield, MA
Adrian Allinson
British, 1890-1959
Winter in the Neighborhood
Oil on canvas
31 by 41 in, w/ frame 37 ¼ by 47 in
Signed "Allinson" lower left
Adrian Allinson ROI was a British paint...
Category
Early 20th Century Berkshires
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Yamamoto 1990s BiasCut NotchedLapelJacket
MaxiSkirt RibbonTrimmed NavyWoolSuit
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Chicago, IL
In his classic long flared silhouette, Japanese Yohji Yamamoto skillfully designed with bias-cut draping both this navy ribbon-trimmed notched-lapel single-breasted lined jacket and ...
Category
1990s Japanese Berkshires
Ebonized Art Deco Style Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stylish Art Deco style wood frame office or desk arm chair in black. Chair has a decorative oval medallion on the back and an upholstered seat covered in contemporary grey and white ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Berkshires
Materials
Wood
Metal Cabinet with Antique French Directoire Period Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
These Directoire period metal doors were once window shutters on an 18th century French chateau that now have been repurposed and made into doors for this cabinet which can lend itse...
Category
18th Century French Directoire Antique Berkshires
Materials
Iron
Line Vautrin Set Enamel Carved Resin Edelweiss Brass Clip Earrings
Brooch
By Line Vautrin
Located in Chicago, IL
Line Vautrin created "flame-radiating" resin mirrors in mid-century that are very similar to this sculptural resin edelweiss-flower set of highly-textural, hand-carved and enameled c...
Category
Early 20th Century French Artist Berkshires
Materials
Brass, Enamel
AntiqueArtNouveau 1920s RedPouredGlass Czech Neiger BrassFiligree Dangle Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1920s in an Art-Nouveau style, Czech costume-jewelry designer Max Neiger created this brass dangle brooch that features three different shapes of ...
Category
1920s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Berkshires
Materials
Brass, Mixed Metal
Early Rustic Folding Table Possibly Use for Paper Hanging
Located in Sheffield, MA
An early rustic folding table used by tradesman possibly for paper hanging. Table folds up making it easy to transport to projects.
Use this tabl...
Category
19th Century American Industrial Antique Berkshires
Materials
Wood
$1,470 Sale Price
30% Off
Bakelite 1940s CoroCraft GoldGilt
Black Beads "Hugs&Kisses" TwoStrand Necklace
By Corocraft
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century like-new Bakelite and yellow-gold-gilt beaded double-strand necklace still sports the CoroCraft pegasus 1940s retail foil-tag as if never worn. As an elegant take on...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Berkshires
Materials
Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Navajo-Inspired Quilt, Handcrafted Cotton Folk Art, Circa 1880s
By Navajo
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare 19th century American Quilt perhaps a unique design. The obvious Navajo influence of the Red Cross symbolizing the Spider Woman is unquestionable. They're being 13 crosses also ...
Category
1880s American Folk Art Antique Berkshires
Materials
Cotton
Antique Blue and White Chinese Teapot
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique fine bone porcelain blue and white Chinese teapot has a long spout with hand painted scenic design. Enjoy a cup of tea served in this an...
Category
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Berkshires
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 11 Royal Worcester Aesthetic Movement Dessert Plates Signed E. Raby
By Royal Worcester
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a rare and spectacular set of 11 19th c Royal Worcester dessert cabinet plates, hand painted and signed by the renowned Edward Raby. He was con...
Category
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Berkshires
Materials
Porcelain
ArtDeco 5BlackDiamond-FacetedSpinels 6BezelSetCognacDiamonds CastSilver Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring five sparkly black opaque spinels with diamond-shaped facets and splintery vitreous surfaces, along with bezel-set champagne diamonds with yellow or peach reflections in su...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Berkshires
Materials
Spinel, Black Spinel, Brown Diamond, Silver
KineticPuppetStringsPinocchio GoldTexturedChainLink3Strand Early20thC. Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Acquired in The States and likely inspired by the American 1938-commissioned animated-feature movie, Pinocchio, that was produced for two years by Walt Disney based on an Italian children's story, this unsigned pre-WWII yellow-gold-gilt brass necklace with elegant draping chains features a three-inch-long playful kinetic multi-textured faux-carved-wood puppet-on-strings pendant with pointed hat, filigree-capped collar and waist, and flexible geometric-shaped limbs. Structured with three chains, notice the additional texture on the slightly larger links of the upper necklace.
Unlike the movie, as the marionette on our necklace wears a lace-like collar resembling the original character illustrated by Enrico Mazzanti in the book by Tuscany-born Carlo Collodi, The Adventures of Pinocchio (1883), the necklace otherwise could date no earlier than the turn of the 19th Century when the spring-ring clasp was first in use. Since that time, Pinocchio became one of the most reimagined characters in literature based on multiple authors whose protagonist was a similar anthropomorphic puppet.
To be conservative about its age as the necklace is in good condition, we suspect that Austrian-born Hattie Carnegie commissioned it to accessorize her "hat-to-hem" custom-made or ready-to-wear clothing that frequently featured amusing figural subjects with articulated parts, such as mythical creatures, fauna or clowns. Before her death at the age 69 in 1956, not all of the pieces in the costume-jewelry parures of her eponymous brand since 1919 were signed, while based on experience we assume that at least clip earrings accompanied this creative necklace...
Category
Early 20th Century American Artisan Berkshires
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
Mercury Glass Thermos Bottle
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusual vintage mercury thermos with wicker outer layer.
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Category
20th Century American Berkshires
Materials
Mercury Glass, Wicker
$390 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Zinc Top Trestle Base Farm Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
This vintage French style zinc top farm style dining, kitchen or garden table sits on an industrial style trestle base. The aged oak trestle base and the well oxidized top gives this...
Category
20th Century American Berkshires
Materials
Zinc
19th Century, Zinc Clock Trade Sign
Located in Sheffield, MA
One of the most exceptional trade signs that still exists is highly decorated with early, original paint and gold leaf. A rare small size, American circa 1860. H 20", in excellent crisp condition.
This clock trade sign...
Category
1860s American Antique Berkshires
Materials
Zinc
Mr. John Black Picture Hat
By Mr. John
Located in Alford, MA
Mr. John, one of America's great milliners, was known for his classic, unembellished shapes, working under his own label from the late 1940s until 1970. Here, a picture hat...
Category
1950s American Berkshires
Les Blés Prés de Thoiry
By André Vignoles
Located in Sheffield, MA
André Vignoles
French, b. 1920
Les Blés Prés de Thoiry
Oil on Canvas
32 by 39 ⅜ in, w/ frame 40 ¼ by 47 ¾ in
Signed lower right
André Vignoles is a painter of still lifes and portr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Berkshires
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Minton Ca 1866 Dessert Set Hand Painted Birds Turquoise with Cameo Reserves
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A rare and exceptional 19th century Minton dessert service featuring hand painted ornithological subjects hand painted in the neoclassical perio...
Category
1860s English Neoclassical Antique Berkshires
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Enameled SilverHeartPendants Linked Adjustable Chain Decor Belt Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage amusing enameled silver pendant adjustable-chain unsigned necklace, belt or novel interior decoration features heart-shaped two-inch...
Category
Late 20th Century Berkshires
Black Cashmere-Blend Jacket with Fox Collar
Located in Alford, MA
Black wool/cashmere blend easy jacket featuring a large and plush brown fox shawl collar. Raglan, above-the-wrist sleeves, no buttons, , hidden pockets in si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Berkshires
Vintage Chinese Blue and White Ginger Jar
Located in Sheffield, MA
A vintage Chinese ceramic ginger jar in traditional cobalt blue and white with a centered character symbolizing “LUCK”. The jar is topped with a lid, A second similar slightly large...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Berkshires
Materials
Porcelain
Patricia Underwood Olive Leather Hat
By Patricia Underwood
Located in Alford, MA
Patricia Underwood olive hat utilizing a bit of trompe l'oeil, as it appears to be a straw hat on first view, but is actually constructed of narrow strips of leather stitched in the ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Berkshires
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk in Tawi Walnut
Steel
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and rare drop leaf desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Tawi Walnut & Steel.
USA, circa 1950.
Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Desk
Hardwood veneers
Berne, Indiana
Angular...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Berkshires
Materials
Metal
Rustic Organic Elm Wood Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The rustic almost square country style Asian elm wood coffee table has rounded legs and stretchers with solid pegged construction. The plank top is secured by breadboard ends. The ru...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Berkshires
Materials
Elm
Marche de Fleurs, a La Madeleine Paris 1954
By Jean Salabet
Located in Sheffield, MA
Jean Salabet
French, 20th Century
Marche de Fleurs, La Madeleine Paris
Jean Salabet was a School of Paris painter know for his colorful Parisia...
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Berkshires
Materials
Oil
1970s Count Romi Red Knit Coat
By Count Romi
Located in Alford, MA
Count Romi specialized in all-weather coats, as well as those suitable for travel. This example, from the early 1970s, is crafted of bright red wool knit and features double-breasted...
Category
1970s American Berkshires
Three 19th Century Stone Barricade Balustrades and Chain Markers
Located in Sheffield, MA
The three French 19th century stone marker or barricade balustrades are carved and have iron hooks for linking the chain. Great to use to indicate house n...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Berkshires
Materials
Stone, Iron
$1,680 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Pair of Rustic Chinese Terracotta Jar Lamps
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of similar white painted, grey green terracotta lamp bases made from rustic vintage Chinese clay jars used for wine storage. These are not a...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Berkshires
Materials
Terracotta
$4,800 / set
ArtNouveau Carved Abalone 18K WhiteGold HighRelief Asymmetric Flora&Bird Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
This 20th-Century Art-Nouveau style 18-karat white-gold-plated highly textural pendant features a prong-set abalone that is carved into seemingly overlapping flower petals in lustrou...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Berkshires
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Greyhound Andirons ~ a pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of black cast iron figural stylized greyhound andirons.
Made in USA, circa 1940.
Unsigned but attributed to the Nashville Tennessee Chrome Plating Co.
Dimensions: 18" H ...
Category
1940s Vintage Berkshires
Materials
Iron
CommeDesGarcons 1997 AdultPunk Transparent EcruOrganza WhiteSilk Blouse Jacket
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons
Located in Chicago, IL
1997 arguably marked the pinnacle of Japanese Comme des Garcons founder and fashion designer Rei Kawakubo's collection debuts when she introduced deconstructed asymmetrical "lumps and bumps" padding and transparent tops that both deformed and revealed female bodies. For her Fall/Winter 1997 "Adult Punk" collection, she debuted this transparent ecru organza pullover dinner jacket or evening oversized blouse, whose bodice and lower long sleeves are color-blocked with white textured silk-blend appliques and lined in white tulle that is hand-sheered above the outer hem. A recent Parisian exhibition at Musee de la Mode, "1997 Fashion...
Category
1990s Japanese Berkshires
French Iron Doggie Bed
Located in Sheffield, MA
Fold down the front panel and use this hand worked wrought iron crib for a doggie bed or any other purpose you might come up with. Originally used for a bab...
Category
1860s French Victorian Antique Berkshires
Materials
Iron
Hand-Carved Silver Giltwood Decorative Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
Silver and gold gilt decorative sculpture pediment with scroll work, sunflowers and leaves. Could be used over a mirror, bed as corona or door having the right width or above headboa...
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Berkshires
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
ArtDeco 1927-1936 Mazer Faux Citrine GrayDiamond Stylized Heart GiltLinkBracelet
By Joseph Mazer
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with the earliest "Mazer Bros" signature on the colorless-crystal-decorated silver metal clasp, Joseph Mazer designed this Art-Deco period gold-gilt s...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Berkshires
Materials
Citrine, Crystal, Black Diamond, Gilt Metal, Gold, Silver
At the Masquerade
By Dietz Edzard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Dietz Edzard
German, 1893-1963
At the Masquerade
Oil on canvas
25 ½ by 31 ¾ in, w/ frame 31 ¼ by 37 ½ in
Signed lower right
Dietz Edzard was born in Bremen in 1893 Germany. He trav...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Berkshires
Materials
Oil
A Pair of Regency Japanned Display Cabinets Provenance: Doris Duke Collection
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Pair of Regency Cream, Black and Gilt-Japanned
Display Cabinets
Late 18th Century/Early 19th Century
Provenace; Doris Duke Collection
Each wi...
Category
Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Berkshires
Materials
Soapstone
1990s Camelhair Coat
Located in Alford, MA
100% camelhair double-breasted coat featuring an oversized fit, notched collar, raglan sleeves with turned back cuffs, and diagonal pockets. Topstitchi...
Category
Late 20th Century German Berkshires
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Faux-Bamboo Gilt-Metal Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage faux-bamboo occasional table in the Chinese style is composed of gilt metal and an inset black polished marble top. Great as a side or plant table.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Berkshires
Materials
Marble, Metal
English Georgian Mahogany Butler Tray Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The circa 1800 English Georgian tray on contemporary base are made of solid mahogany. The tray is decorated with panels of fretwork. Perfect as a tea table, side table or occasional ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Berkshires
Materials
Mahogany
$1,900 Sale Price
26% Off
Montmatre, Paris
By Jean Salabet
Located in Sheffield, MA
Jean Salabet
French, 20th Century
Montmatre, Paris
Oil on canvas
15 by 18 in. W/frame 22 ½ by 25 ½ in.
Signed & dated 53 lower right
Jean Salabet was a School of Paris painter kn...
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Berkshires
Materials
Oil
Custom Neoclassical Style Metal Garden Dining Table Base by BH&A
Located in Sheffield, MA
Custom made and designed by us, this table base is elegant and rustic at the same time. This wrought iron garden dining table base can be used...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Revival Berkshires
Materials
Iron
19th Century Adjustable Drafting Table on Cast Iron Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique adjustable tilt-top table with cast iron base with painted wood work or table surface that lends itself to be used as an end table, side table, bedside table or nightstand. H...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Berkshires
Materials
Metal
Antique Pine and Marble Top Nightstand
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique rustic country pine night table or stand has a grooved marble top, single drawer and two shelves. Also perfect as a combined side table and bookcase. The small chest had ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Berkshires
Materials
Marble
Pair of French Bistro Style Demi Lune Metal Dining Table base, Base Only
Located in Sheffield, MA
This metal base dining table is made up of two bistro style demi-lune metal table bases set at an appropriate distance for the table top of size. The bistro bases measures 31" wide, ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Berkshires
Materials
Iron
Large Chinese Blue Grey Pottery Table Lamps
Located in Sheffield, MA
Highly decorative over-size stunning blue and white Asian style ginger jar lamp featuring a blue and white body with Chinese characters and decorative fish details. Including blue Be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export Berkshires
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Neo-classical Style Needlepoint Upholstered Curule Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage neoclassical style curule bench covered in multi toned floral needlepoint upholstery and nailheads.
Bench, needlepoint bench, ottoman, footstool, floral bench...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Berkshires
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Bill Blass Pastel Cocktail Dress with Embroidered Cage
By Bill Blass
Located in Alford, MA
Beautifully crafted Bill Blass two-layer dress, the main body a strapless sheath of repeating ribbon stripes in aqua, mint, beige and gray. Skimming over this is a sheer net sleevele...
Category
Early 2000s American Berkshires
Lilli Ann White Coat w/Striped Detail, Large Size
By Lilli Ann
Located in Alford, MA
Lilli Ann white polyester coat with wide spread collar and cuffs faced in black and white stripes. Slanted, integral pockets, back belt, and black and white buttons complete the look...
Category
1970s American Berkshires
Girls in the Windows
By Ormond Gigli
Located in Lenox, MA
This artwork is hand signed and editioned by the artist and comes directly from the artist's studio.
Girls in the Windows, 1960 has been widely published all over the world includi...
Category
1960s Berkshires
Materials
Archival Pigment
Royal Worcester Hand Painted Gilded Dessert Service for Asprey
s-17 Pieces
By Royal Worcester
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This eye-popping complete dessert service was especially made for Asprey's, London in 1937. Imagine who might have owned this custom-ordered set! It consists of 17 pieces which inclu...
Category
1930s English Vintage Berkshires
Materials
Porcelain
Sonia Rykiel 1970s Navy Knit Ensemble
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Alford, MA
1970s dress and coat ensemble in navy wool knit by Sonia Rykiel. The slim coat features a top-stitched yolk detail, a round neckline, and single-breasted clo...
Category
1970s French Berkshires
$425 Sale Price
32% Off
Danish Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs with Teak Legs, 1960s
Located in Hudson, NY
Now available, this very handsome pair of danish, leather and teak Lounge chairs. Low slung and sexy! The leather has the perfect amount of wear, and the flared, quilted arms adding ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Berkshires
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$4,640 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Directoire Coffee Work Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
1830s rustic French country Directoire style coffee table is from Provence. Once a worktable for bread making, now with legs cut down and used as coffee table. The rounded dough knea...
Category
1820s French Directoire Antique Berkshires
Materials
Oak
Pair of Sheffield Silver Plated Candleholders and Snuffers
By James Dixon
Sons
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of Sheffield silver plate chamber sticks have attached snuffers. The handles fit the first and second fingers and have thumb rests. The base metal is copper. The one candleh...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Berkshires
Materials
Silver Plate
Brown 1960s Coat with Persian Trim
Located in Alford, MA
Brown wool coat from the 1960s, its distinguishing feature the mottled brown/gray Persian lamb border that forms its stand-up collar, front edge, and curved knee-length hemline in fr...
Category
1960s American Berkshires
$385 Sale Price
20% Off
Navy Suede Suit with Braid Trim a la Chanel
Located in Alford, MA
1960s navy suede suit in the style of a classic Chanel, it features a red and gold zigzag braid around the edges of the jacket and the top of the bodice poc...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Berkshires
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Monaco - Monte Carlo
By Johannes Schiefer
Located in Sheffield, MA
Johannes Schiefer
Dutch-American, 1896-1979
Monaco - Monte Carlo
Oil on canvas
25 ¼ by 30 ⅛ in, w/ frame 33 ½ by 38 ½ in
Signed lower right, titled lower left
Johannes Schiefer, pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Berkshires
Materials
Oil
