Exceptional Fashion: Featuring the Pucci Collection of Fiona Spear
Thu, Jun 25, 2026 12:00PM EDT - Tue, Jul 14, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 13
A rare Charles James for Samuel Winston gunmetal-grey silk-taffeta dress, circa 1952
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $20 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
bust approx 38in, 96cmwaist approx 26in, 66cm
Footnote: Samuel Winston was a New York retailer who hired famed couturier Charles James circa 1952 to create 30 designs each year. The partnership ended acrimoniously. Similar examples are held within the collection of The Met, accession numbers: 1992.261.2 dated circa 1946 & 2009.300.213a, b dated 1952.
Condition
Area of discoloration approx 2cm long where someone has attempted to clean with watermark surrounding approx 10cm long, centre front bodice. This is not obvious in certain lights but noticeable in others. Faint watermark at front right skirt edge. Otherwise good condition and very fresh.
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