TWO CEIL CHAPMAN COCKTAIL DRESSES, USA, 1950s

Both w/ label "Ceil Chapman": 1 black crepe lined in black silk, facetted French jet drop beading, low cut V back, B 35", W 25", L 47", (loose/missing beads, loose stitches/repairs to SHs & W, light s

Both w/ label "Ceil Chapman": 1 blue silk w/ butterfly pleated & draped front bow to SHs, shaped bodice into CF panel, pleats on either side finished w/ spaghetti cord into tie at CB, silk souffle lin

Both w/ label "Ceil Chapman": 1 black silk twill w/ overlay of Chantilly lace, pleated fuchsia silk satin B band into puffs & drapes at CB, B 32", W 26", L 46", (wear/few holes to lace, minor discolor

Machine lace tulle embroidered w/ iridescent sequins, champagne silk satin inserted skirt band all over blush pink taffeta w/ scoop neckline, fitted W & flared skirt, CB zip closure, label "Ceil Chapm

Cream silk having abstract floral in muted tones, semi-boned short-sleeve bodice ruched on an angle, set-in waist, stiffened full skirt with angled pleats to one side with hip drape, self-piping, crin

Sleeveless black boatneck with skinny strap, high-waist bodice having crossed front pleats and hot pink cummberbund, narrow skirt gathered at the waist, silk lining. Labeled. B-34, W-24, H-36, L-36. E

All w/ black label "Ceil Chapman": 1 w/ draped bodice into off-the-SH sleeves, fitted bodice & full skirt, B 35", W 27", L 53.5", (light stains lap & B, 1" seam opening left sleeve & 0.25" armscye) ve

Floral print on white silk shantung ground w/ draped scoop neck, short draped cap sleeves, fitted bodice w/ double spaghetti cord at W, skirt box pleated into W, silk lined, B 34", W 25", L 44", (bodi

sleeveless sweetheart bodice, large satin bows, darts at waist, back metal zipper, Approx. 32" Bust, 24" Waist, 35" Hip, good condition.

A Ceil Chapman white guipure and black silk cocktail dress, 1961, elaborate 3D lace, with an original Saks Fith Avenue advertisement featuring an identical dress; together with two black cocktail dres

Both labeled "Mainbocher Inc": 1 blue taffeta w/ navy Ottoman chine print, B 36", W 28", L 41", (front skirt w/ pink stain) & 1 white silk jersey w/ small patterned pink print, self-tie bow at necklin

Long sleeve black wool crepe with allover jet bugle beads in a serpentine pattern, angled pockets, three self button & loop closures at back neck, slim skirt. Labeled. B-34, W-25, H-35, L-46. Excellen

Black rayon faille, accordion pleated standup ruff around neckline, wider at back where it falls away from body, cord tie belt, labeled, B 32", W 24", L 47", (light underarm stains, right underarm men

1 black sheath of satin back crepe w/ inset souffle yoke, edged in satin back crepe to small self-bow accents at left clavicle & above right B, short sleeve, small keyhole at CB above zip closure, fit

1 black silk tricot dress w/ bateau neckline, rattail looped fringed bodice, fitted calf length skirt w/ asymmetrical gathering into CF W, 1960s, label "Ceil Chapman", B 34", W 25", L 43"-46", (three

Bust & skirt of pleated pink cotton woven w/ white window-pane grid, white midriff band covered in white lace & pink silk soutache, labeled, B 34", W 25", L 45", (1" line of dirt at hem by CF seam) ve

Black silk faille w/ black bead & sequin all-over embroidery, tight fitting w/ narrow shoulder straps, B 35", W 25", H 35", L 44.5", (missing beads & sequins, esp. on L back hem) very good.

Both labeled & navy silk: 1 "Mingolini Gugenheim, Roma" silk crepe, cap sleeves, jet beaded front & back on asymetrical bodice, B 38", W 32", L 40", (very light B stain, minor bead loss) excellent; 1

Silk satin evening dress w/ deep surplice fold-over neckline bodice pleated to W w/ draped tabs, spaghetti straps, piped W, narrow full length skirt w/ kick at CB, label "Ceil Chapman", B 35.5", W 25"

Shiny Red Silk, Mandarin collar, low open front, cap sleeves, fitted bodice, cross pleated front full skirt, side zipper, small seam repair needed, slight darkening under arm that may not have shown u

Lilac-green taffeta having fitted sleeveless bodice and full skirt, decorated allover with narrow bands of self fabric in swags and hairpin curves, ruched cummerbund, horsehair hem binding, labeled. B

Ceil Chapman Silk Jacquard Dress, ca. 1950s.

Printed silk twill faux wrap party dress printed in pink rose & green foliate motifs w/ gathered & pleated crossover bodice & W band into twist at left W & continuing into faux wrap front skirt panel,

Cream silk satin strapless evening dress w/ appliquéd brown guipure floral lace motifs, fitted bodice, pleated W band into flat bow at CB, full knife pleated skirt, integrated tulle petticoat, labe