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A Long dress in black and salmon silk crepe - Germany Circa 1938-1942
A Long dress in black and salmon silk crepe - Germany Circa 1938-1942

A Long dress in black and salmon silk crepe - Germany Circa 1938-1942

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1938 - 1942. Germany Elegant long dress in black and salmon artificial silk crepe, collected in Berlin, dating from the late 1930s.

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1930s German Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Gruen Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from 1938
Gruen Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from 1938

Gruen Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from 1938

By Gruen

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oval Dress Model METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1938 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 11mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco More Jewelry

Alex Dress, Paris

Alex Dress, Paris

By Horst P. Horst

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Horst P. Horst 1906-1999 Alex Dress, Paris, 1938 (Printed Later) Signed, Titled and Dated in pencil on verso.

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1930s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dress and bolero in painted silk black velvet  - France Circa 1940
Dress and bolero in painted silk black velvet  - France Circa 1940

Dress and bolero in painted silk black velvet - France Circa 1940

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1938-1940 France Evening dress and bolero in black silk velvet painted with floral bouquets dating from the beginning of the Second World War.

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1930s French Twin Sets

Vintage Still Life Painting, English, Oil on Board, Flowers, Art, Charles Hill
Vintage Still Life Painting, English, Oil on Board, Flowers, Art, Charles Hill

Vintage Still Life Painting, English, Oil on Board, Flowers, Art, Charles Hill

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Superb proportion and eye for detail to this delightful still life Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Beautifully presented oil on board, with a bold giltw...

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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

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Lanvin haute couture black dress, Spring/Summer 1938
Lanvin haute couture black dress, Spring/Summer 1938

Lanvin haute couture black dress, Spring/Summer 1938

By Lanvin Paris

Located in London, GB

An incredible piece of Lanvin haute couture, this black silk dress is an elegant option for the red carpet or special occasion. The long sleeves are striped with powder blue silk aro...

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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare 1960s Norman Hartnell Gold Lame and Mink Dress and Coat
Rare 1960s Norman Hartnell Gold Lame and Mink Dress and Coat

Rare 1960s Norman Hartnell Gold Lame and Mink Dress and Coat

By Norman Hartnell

Located in Houston, TX

Hartnell's pieces continued to turn heads in the 1930s and 1940s, to design the 1930s and 1940s, and had even been appointed dressmaker to the royal family in 1938, designing the wed...

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1960s British Evening Dresses

Changing Taffetas Dress Circa 1938
Changing Taffetas Dress Circa 1938

Changing Taffetas Dress Circa 1938

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1938 France Long evening dress in changing taffeta changing synthetic blue, green and yellow.

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1930s French Cocktail Dresses

A Long dress in black and salmon silk crepe - Germany Circa 1938-1942
A Long dress in black and salmon silk crepe - Germany Circa 1938-1942

A Long dress in black and salmon silk crepe - Germany Circa 1938-1942

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1938 - 1942 Germany Elegant long dress in black and salmon artificial silk crepe, collected in Berlin, dating from the late 1930s.

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1930s German Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Evening Gown by Madame Grès (attributed to) in green jersey silk - Paris C. 1938
Evening Gown by Madame Grès (attributed to) in green jersey silk - Paris C. 1938

Evening Gown by Madame Grès (attributed to) in green jersey silk - Paris C. 1938

By Madam Gres

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1935–1940. France Long haute couture evening gown in celadon green silk jersey by Madame Grès (attributed to) dating from the 1930s. Sleeveless peplum-style dress with a deep V...

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1930s French Evening Dresses

1938 Rolex Vintage Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch - 14K Rose Gold
1938 Rolex Vintage Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch - 14K Rose Gold

1938 Rolex Vintage Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch - 14K Rose Gold

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? 1938 ROLEX Vintage Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch - 14K Rose Gold Beautiful Vintage Design - Pleasing Original Condition - 1 Year Warranty Today's offering sho...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Goldscheider Vienna Figurine 'Evening Dress' by Claire Herczeg, circa 1938
Goldscheider Vienna Figurine 'Evening Dress' by Claire Herczeg, circa 1938

Goldscheider Vienna Figurine 'Evening Dress' by Claire Herczeg, circa 1938

By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Claire Weiss

Located in Vienna, AT

Manufactory: Goldscheider Vienna / Austria Technique: hand crafted ceramics, finest hand painting, glossy finish Designer: Claire Weiss /= Klára Herczeg (1906-1997) The model ca...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

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Ceramic

Goldscheider Vienna Lady Dancer Blue Dress by Stefan Dakon, circa 1938
Goldscheider Vienna Lady Dancer Blue Dress by Stefan Dakon, circa 1938

Goldscheider Vienna Lady Dancer Blue Dress by Stefan Dakon, circa 1938

By Stefan Dakon

Located in Vienna, AT

GOLDSCHEIDER VIENNA DANCING LADY WEARING COBALT BLUE DRESS Designed by Stefan (= Stephen) Dakon (1904 - 1992), circa 1935 | made 1938.

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Tiffany & Co. 1938 Art Deco Dress Clips Brooches 14Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphires
Tiffany & Co. 1938 Art Deco Dress Clips Brooches 14Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphires

Tiffany & Co. 1938 Art Deco Dress Clips Brooches 14Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphires

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

A beautiful pair of squared dress clips, created in New York city at the Tiffany Studios during the late art deco period, circa 1938.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Goldscheider Vienna Lady Dancer Blue Dress By Stefan Dakon C.1938
Goldscheider Vienna Lady Dancer Blue Dress By Stefan Dakon C.1938

Goldscheider Vienna Lady Dancer Blue Dress By Stefan Dakon C.1938

By Stefan Dakon

Located in Vienna, AT

GOLDSCHEIDER VIENNA DANCING LADY WEARING COBALT BLUE DRESS Designed by Stefan (= Stephen) Dakon (1904 - 1992), circa 1935 | made 1938.

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Vintage 1938 Vacheron Constantin 18KT Watch
Vintage 1938 Vacheron Constantin 18KT Watch

Vintage 1938 Vacheron Constantin 18KT Watch

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in New York, NY

It’s the kind of piece that flies under the radar but rewards close attention, perfect for collectors who appreciate the quiet sophistication of early Vacheron Constantin dress watch...

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20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

GOLDSCHEIDER VIENNA LADY DANCER MULTICOLORED DRESS BY STEFAN DAKON c.1938/39
GOLDSCHEIDER VIENNA LADY DANCER MULTICOLORED DRESS BY STEFAN DAKON c.1938/39

GOLDSCHEIDER VIENNA LADY DANCER MULTICOLORED DRESS BY STEFAN DAKON c.1938/39

By GOLDSCHEIDERSCHE PORZELLAN-MANUFACTUR UND MAJOLICA-FABRIK (1885-1953)

Located in Vienna, AT

GOLDSCHEIDER VIENNA DANCING LADY WEARING FINEST DRESS WITH STUNNING FLOWERS' PATTERN Designed by Stefan (= Stephen) Dakon (1904 - 1992), modelled circa 1937/38 | made 1938...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

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Ceramic

Goldscheider Vienna Dancer a Pose in a Poppy Dress by Josef Lorenzl, circa 1938
Goldscheider Vienna Dancer a Pose in a Poppy Dress by Josef Lorenzl, circa 1938

Goldscheider Vienna Dancer a Pose in a Poppy Dress by Josef Lorenzl, circa 1938

By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Josef Lorenzl

Located in Vienna, AT

She lifts her left arm over her head, with her right hand she holds the hem of her translucent dress, decorated with poppies, backwards. The figure is balanced on a black oval base....

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

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Ceramic

Dress and bolero in painted silk black velvet  - France Circa 1940
Dress and bolero in painted silk black velvet  - France Circa 1940

Dress and bolero in painted silk black velvet - France Circa 1940

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1938-1940 France Evening dress and bolero in black silk velvet painted with floral bouquets dating from the beginning of the Second World War.

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1930s French Twin Sets

Edgar Boutry, Portrait Of A Lady With Blue Ribbons, Oil Painting
Edgar Boutry, Portrait Of A Lady With Blue Ribbons, Oil Painting

Edgar Boutry, Portrait Of A Lady With Blue Ribbons, Oil Painting

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A fine early 20th-century portrait of a lady by French artist, Edgar Boutry (1857-1938). She’s dressed in a highly fashionable black frilly blouse, embellished with a silver brooch, ...

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19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A Romantic Dress in white cotton Net applied with printed Chiffon Circa 1938
A Romantic Dress in white cotton Net applied with printed Chiffon Circa 1938

A Romantic Dress in white cotton Net applied with printed Chiffon Circa 1938

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1935-1940 France Summer long dress, made of white cotton net tulle applied with floral printed silk chiffon, with an assumed romanticism and dating from the late 1930s. Sleev...

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1930s French Evening Dresses

Coro Duette Brooch - Dress Clip 1938 by Gene Verrecchio
Coro Duette Brooch - Dress Clip 1938 by Gene Verrecchio

Coro Duette Brooch - Dress Clip 1938 by Gene Verrecchio

Located in Wallkill, NY

1938 Coro Duette brooch - dress clip. measures approx. 3 inches x 1 5/8 inches.

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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

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Base Metal

[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Getting Dressed After the Match

[Bruce Sargeant (1898-1938)] Getting Dressed After the Match

By Mark Beard

Located in New York, NY

Oil on canvas Signed in red, u.r. $8500.00 + $350.00 framing This painting is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. “Bruce Sargeant is a mythic figure in the modern art mo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Academic Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Masonite

Vintage 1965 Balenciaga Haute Couture Beige Silk Sash-Bow Dress and Jacket Set
Vintage 1965 Balenciaga Haute Couture Beige Silk Sash-Bow Dress and Jacket Set

Vintage 1965 Balenciaga Haute Couture Beige Silk Sash-Bow Dress and Jacket Set

By Balenciaga

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

“Balenciaga abides by the law that elimination is the secret of chic.” Harper’s Bazaar, 1938 Measurements Dress Bust:35-36 inches Waist:28 inches Total Length:38 inches Matching Jack...

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

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Tiffany & Co. and Oscar Heyman Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch
Tiffany & Co. and Oscar Heyman Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch

Tiffany & Co. and Oscar Heyman Art Deco Diamond Wristwatch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

A dazzling example of Art Deco elegance, this exquisite wristwatch by Oscar Heyman for Tiffany & Co. is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. The cream dial is adorned with stri...

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20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

1950s 2.92 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch
1950s 2.92 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch

1950s 2.92 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch

By Ciro 8

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.96 carat diamond (total), platinum and 9 karat white gold cocktail watch; part of our vintage watch collections. This stunnin...

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

1920s Ollendorff Platinum & Diamond Art Deco Swiss Wristwatch, 2.0ct Total
1920s Ollendorff Platinum & Diamond Art Deco Swiss Wristwatch, 2.0ct Total

1920s Ollendorff Platinum & Diamond Art Deco Swiss Wristwatch, 2.0ct Total

Located in North Attleboro, MA

A masterpiece of 1920s Art Deco design, this platinum and diamond wristwatch by Ollendorff captures the height of Swiss craftsmanship and architectural glamour. With 56 diamonds tota...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top
Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top

Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top

Located in Water Mill, NY

An intricate, stunning, vintage beige silk lace jacket, bolero, shrug, vest in varying stitches and patterns of flowers and petals- very elaborate. The shoulders are extended forming...

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1930s Unknown Jackets

Antique Platinum Diamond Omega Ladies Wrist Watch Vintage Art Deco
Antique Platinum Diamond Omega Ladies Wrist Watch Vintage Art Deco

Antique Platinum Diamond Omega Ladies Wrist Watch Vintage Art Deco

Located in Greer, SC

" Lady's dress watch by Omega measures 6.5 inches long. It weighs 13.3 pennyweights. It has a rectangular platinum case measuring 13.62 by 13.21 mm with bead set round diamond lugs. ...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Watch 2.40 TCW VS2 G/H Antique 17.5g Manual 6/5"
Art Deco Platinum Watch 2.40 TCW VS2 G/H Antique 17.5g Manual 6/5"

Art Deco Platinum Watch 2.40 TCW VS2 G/H Antique 17.5g Manual 6/5"

Located in Puyallup, WA

Introducing a work of art and a testament to exquisite craftsmanship, this Platinum Art Deco Watch. Adorned with exquisite natural diamonds, this timepiece stands as a statement of s...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

Regency Burgundy Silk Velvet Jeweled Cutout Back Bias Gown with Train – L, 1930s
Regency Burgundy Silk Velvet Jeweled Cutout Back Bias Gown with Train – L, 1930s

Regency Burgundy Silk Velvet Jeweled Cutout Back Bias Gown with Train – L, 1930s

Located in Tucson, AZ

While the rich color, poured-on bias draping and jewel button sleeves will elicit gasps, the real star of this gown is the back: two diamond cutouts linked by pave jeweled hoops make...

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1930s Unknown Evening Gowns

Rolex 9ct. Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Wristwatch ca 1920's, with Original Dial
Rolex 9ct. Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Wristwatch ca 1920's, with Original Dial

Rolex 9ct. Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Wristwatch ca 1920's, with Original Dial

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Baguette Style METAL / MATERIAL: 9ct. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm x Width 11mm M...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches

Brocade and black satin evening coat Circa 1925
Brocade and black satin evening coat Circa 1925

Brocade and black satin evening coat Circa 1925

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Brocade and black satin evening coat. Small black satin roses embellishment. Silk taffetas lining. SIZE 38 (Fr) M

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1920s Unknown Coats and Outerwear

1920's Chinese Hand Embroidered Silk Coat
1920's Chinese Hand Embroidered Silk Coat

1920's Chinese Hand Embroidered Silk Coat

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

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1920's Chinese Hand Embroidered Silk Coat

Located in New Hope, PA

One of the best Chinese embroidered coats I have ever offered for sale, this black silk coat is smothered with gorgeous and colorful hand embroidery. Motifs include men and women, ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Piano Shawls

EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09

EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09

By John Galliano

Located in Berlin, BE

This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Silver Cobweb Lame Flapper Culottes Dress
1920s Silver Cobweb Lame Flapper Culottes Dress

1920s Silver Cobweb Lame Flapper Culottes Dress

Located in London, GB

Tailored to a classic 1920s drop-waist silhouette, this is a rare surviving culottes dress from the earlier part of the flapper era and our oldest ever jumpsuit design! This antique ...

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1920s British Jumpsuits

Art Deco Mandarin Collar Lingerie Wrap Dress
Art Deco Mandarin Collar Lingerie Wrap Dress

Art Deco Mandarin Collar Lingerie Wrap Dress

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco negligee wrap dress of pink silk crepe with deep hem, capelet sleeves and back of sheer floral patterned beige colored lace. Unusual Mandarin collar detail with two large co...

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1930s American Negligees

1970s Halston Midnight Navy Blue Silk Velvet Vintage 70s Plunge Faux Wrap Dress
1970s Halston Midnight Navy Blue Silk Velvet Vintage 70s Plunge Faux Wrap Dress

1970s Halston Midnight Navy Blue Silk Velvet Vintage 70s Plunge Faux Wrap Dress

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

The silk velvet on this amazing 1970s HALSTON midnight navy blue faux wrap dress is the most luxurious velvets that I have ever felt! I can only imagine how incredible it feels on (i...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1920s Peachy Pink and Silver Lame Coat with White Cuffs
1920s Peachy Pink and Silver Lame Coat with White Cuffs

1920s Peachy Pink and Silver Lame Coat with White Cuffs

Located in London, GB

This show stopping flapper coat was couture made in the mid 1920s. Truly a rare piece to find, especially in such flawless condition and it's one of the best we've handled for nearly...

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1920s British Opera Coats

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1938 Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 1938 dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find modern examples as well as a Art Deco version. You’re likely to find the perfect 1938 dress among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right 1938 dress for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, black, beige and blue. A 1938 dress from (after) Henri Matisse, Henri Matisse, Richard Merkin, Kurt Hutton and Ethel Magafan — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in lithograph, paint and oil paint, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a 1938 Dress?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a 1938 dress in our inventory may begin at $82 and can go as high as $325,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,752.