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Bill Blass Collection

Bill Blass Collection: New York, October 21-23, 2003 Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
The Bill Blass Collection: Sotheby's New York, October 21-23, 2003. 1st Ed softcover auction
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Bill Blass: an American Designer by H O'hagan, K Rowold & M Vollbracht (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Published to accompany a major retrospective exhibition of Blass's career at the Indiana University
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Console Tables
Located in Greenwich, CT
marble, the bases painted in imitation of flame birch. Ex collection Bill Blass.     
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Antique 1830s Swedish Gustavian Console Tables

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Pine

Elizabeth Taylor as CLEOPATRA 1962-1995
By Bert Stern, Michaele Vollbracht
Located in New York, NY
illustration for the likes of Bill Blass and Geoffrey Beane and himself. The most handsome fashion designer I
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1990s American Other Contemporary Art

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Gold Leaf

 Elizabeth Taylor as CLEOPATRA 1962-1995
 Elizabeth Taylor as CLEOPATRA 1962-1995
H 53 in W 38.5 in D 1.25 in
Surrounded by Art by Jean Demachy and Francois Baudot 1st English Ed. 2004
Located in London, GB
Picasso, Gianni Versace and Bill Blass, to the European residences of such avid collectors as David Gill
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Early 2000s Books

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Paper

Clyde Burt Ceramic Vase
By Clyde Burt
Located in Dallas, TX
, completing large scale projects for Hedrich-Blessing, Bill Blass and Oldsmobile among others. Today, his work
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Clyde Burt Ceramic Vessel or Vase
By Clyde Burt
Located in Dallas, TX
, completing large scale projects for Hedrich-Blessing, Bill Blass and Oldsmobile among others. Today, his work
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Clyde Burt Footed Tray Plate in Glazed Multicolored Stonewear
By Clyde Burt
Located in Dallas, TX
, completing large scale projects for Hedrich-Blessing, Bill Blass and Oldsmobile among others. Today, his work
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Clyde Burt Tall Ceramic Vase with Abstract Design
By Clyde Burt
Located in Dallas, TX
, completing large scale projects for Hedrich-Blessing, Bill Blass and Oldsmobile among others. Today, his work
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Clyde Burt Ceramic Vase with Lid
By Clyde Burt
Located in Dallas, TX
, completing large scale projects for Hedrich-Blessing, Bill Blass and Oldsmobile among others. Today, his work
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Nancy Reagan : a First Lady's Style, Signed and Inscribed by Russ Jenkins 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
by Geoffrey Beene, Bill Blass, Valentino, James Galanos, Carolina Herrera, Adolfo, Yves St. Laurent
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Eleanor Lambert: Still Here by John Tiffany, Stated 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
careers of numerous American designers, among them Norman Norell, Bill Blass, Oscar de la Renta, Halston
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Clyde Burt Large Ceramic Charger / Plate
By Clyde Burt
Located in Chicago, IL
corporate clients alike to fulfill commissions, completing Large Scale projects for Hedrich-Blessing, Bill
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Stoneware, Pottery

White Bunny Drawing by Oleg Cassini for Playboy October 1979, Signed
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
) in a feature that included works from designers such as Bill Blass, Oleg Cassini, Edith Head
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Mid-20th Century Italian Drawings

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Paper

Joe Eula Watercolor of a Sunflower
By Joe Eula
Located in New York, NY
Martha Graham, Lauren Bacall, Anjelica Houston, Barbra Streisand, Diana Vreeland, Bill Blass, and, when
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

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By Bill Blass
Located in Hopewell, NJ
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By Jean Demachy, François Baudot
Located in London, GB
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By Jean Demachy, François Baudot
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Located in valatie, NY
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Early 2000s American Books

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Costumes of Royal India Poster, 1985, Maharajah of Indore by Boutet de Monvel
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Located in New York, NY
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By Clyde Burt
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Michaele Vollbracht Collage or Mixed-Media Work
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Edward Albee, Loft
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Original Michaele Vollbracht Fashion Drawing, Liz Taylor
By Michaele Vollbracht
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Original Michaele Vollbracht Fashion Drawing, Liz Taylor
By Michaele Vollbracht
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Bill Blass Collection For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bill blass collection you’re looking for. An bill blass collection — often made from paper, ceramic and canvas — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bill blass collection — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An bill blass collection is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bill blass collection over the years, but those crafted by Clyde Burt, Oleg Cassini and Fraser Taylor are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bill Blass Collection?

The average selling price for an bill blass collection at 1stDibs is $3,840, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $14,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Bill Blass Collection
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Bill Blass was a fashion designer who launched his own brand in 1970. He was born on June 22, 1922, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and died on June 12, 2022, in New Preston, Connecticut. You can find a collection of Bill Blass apparel on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bill Blass is an American fashion designer widely credited as a pioneer of the relaxed and elegant look favored in the late 20th century. Blass was one of the first American designers to print his name on his designs, and his collections of menswear and women’s wear expanded to include other items and accessories over the years. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 1987. Shop a wide range of Bill Blass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To buy Bill Blass clothing, you'll need to shop for vintage pieces, as the brand no longer produces apparel. Reputable online platforms are likely the best places to shop, as brick-and-mortar vintage clothing stores may not always have Bill Blass pieces available. You'll find a collection of Bill Blass on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bill Blass clothing can be purchased through various authorized retailers as well as on the brand’s official website. Always purchase Bill Blass garments from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Shop a large collection of authentic Bill Blass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Bill Blass no longer makes clothing and many of the accessories it was known for, such as patterned scarves. As of December 2021, the brand's offerings include only bags and shoes. However, you can buy vintage Bill Blass apparel from reputable online platforms. You'll find a collection of Bill Blass on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No — as of early 2022, Bill Blass clothing is no longer in production, but footwear and bags can be found on the brand’s official website. Older Bill Blass garments can be found at flea markets and on websites that specialize in the sales of vintage apparel and accessories. Always purchase Bill Blass clothing from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Bill Blass garments on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, at this time Bill Blass scarves are no longer in production. However, enterprising shoppers can find vintage options in thrift stores and on certain online platforms. Always purchase Bill Blass garments from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Bill Blass scarves on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, at this time Bill Blass underwear styles are no longer in production. However, many secondhand options for clothing and footwear are still available to purchase, and new items can be found on the brand’s official website as well as by way of authorized retailers. Always purchase Bill Blass garments from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Bill Blass clothing on 1stDibs.