Turner Auctions + Appraisals Opens The Door To Treasures From A Couture Closet

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, APRIL 29, 2019 – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present Treasures from a Couture Closet on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at 10:30 am PDT. Offering a selection of high-fashion goods from several collectors and estates, the sale features 135 lots, many from the world's most celebrated designers. Highlights include coveted items from Chanel, Louis Vuitton luggage and accessories, a rare Gianni Versace 4-row Medusa necklace, a selection of Hermes scarves, and a gold Rolls-Royce keychain.

Lot 13, Rare Gianni Versace Gold Tone Medusa 4-Row Necklace; Estimate $300-$500

From Chanel are vintage bags and other leather goods, a ladies wool & silk suit, shoes, earrings and sunglasses.  The sale's numerous jewelry items include necklaces, earrings, bracelets, brooches, pendants, rings, watches and stick pins.  Many are of gold, white gold or sterling silver, set with precious or semi-precious stones such as diamonds, rubies, turquoise, coral, jade, cultured pearls, lapis lazuli or amber.  Designers include Gucci, Christian Dior, Tiffany and Elsa Peretti. There are also many groupings of vintage and costume jewelry, cameos, designer belts, beaded purses and more.

Lot 107, Louis Vuitton Monogram & Leather Valise Suitcase; Estimate $300-$400

A distinctive selection of bags, evening purses and wallets comes from Prada, Gucci, Valentino, Fendi, Badgley Mischka, Judith Leiber, Céline, Chloé and Ralph Lauren. Ferragamo and Ralph Lauren shoes are also offered.  While primarily for women, the sale includes items for men as well, including cufflinks, watches, pocket watches and a watch fob. Completing the sale are canvas and nylon salesman's carrying cases for jewelry.  

Lot 2, Pair of Chanel Sunglasses with case; Estimate $100-$200

Turner Auctions + Appraisals begins its online auction on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at 10:30 am PDT; sale items are available for preview and bidding now.