The Collection of André Leon Talley
Thu, Sep 21, 2023 10:00AM EDT
Lot 182
Morty Sills Grey and Red Wool Check Suit
Estimate: $700 - $900
Sold for
$2,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $200 | $50 |
| $500 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Label in jacket, with client information in proper right breast pocket (dated May 23, 1986). Single-breasted blazer with notched lapels, flap besom pockets at hips, and functional buttons at cuffs, unvented; matching pleated-front, cuffed trousers, both lined with yellow synthetic. Together with additional scraps of the same fabric and another wool check in green, with pieces of blue and red lining fabrics and client card with details of suit construction.
34.5 in. center back (jacket)
38 in. approx. waist (trousers)
Note: Although created for him in 1986, André wore this suit for years afterwards, as evidenced by a photo of him with model Kristen McMenamy at New York Fashion Week, ca. 1994. See also lot 6 which is an Arthur Elgort photo of André wearing this Morty Sill suit, signed and dated 1986. For more on ALT ordering suits from Sills based on those worn by Jack Bouvier, see The Chiffon Trenches, p. 119.
Condition
In good overall condition, with wear to lining on trouser interior seat. The shirt and tie photographed with the suit are not included in this lot.
Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
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