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Apfelicious! • The Iris Apfel Sale (Day 2)

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A special three-day, single-owner auction celebrating the life and legacy of Iris Apfel — style icon, tastemaker, and fashion-world firecracker.
Millea Bros. Ltd. info@milleabros.com

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  • Iris Apfel's bridal gown
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 2001

    Iris Apfel's bridal gown

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • (2) James Galanos gowns, Costume Institute
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 2002

    (2) James Galanos gowns, Costume Institute

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • (2) Vintage dresses
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2003

    (2) Vintage dresses

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Curly lamb and pony print coat, poss. Lanvin
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2004

    Curly lamb and pony print coat, poss. Lanvin

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Mila Schon lightweight wool coat
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2005

    Mila Schon lightweight wool coat

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Selection of evening wear separates, incl. Lanvin
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2006

    Selection of evening wear separates, incl. Lanvin

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Vintage silk palazzo pants with Rara Avis vest
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 2007

    Vintage silk palazzo pants with Rara Avis vest

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • (2) Evening wear capelets
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 2008

    (2) Evening wear capelets

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • (2) Vintage wool coats
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2009

    (2) Vintage wool coats

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • A selection of floral necklaces
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 2010

    A selection of floral necklaces

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • (2) Mary Frances embellished handbags
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2011

    (2) Mary Frances embellished handbags

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Vintage carved floral and coral statement bracelet
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 2012

    Vintage carved floral and coral statement bracelet

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Nina Ricci zebra print shoulder bag
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2013

    Nina Ricci zebra print shoulder bag

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Selection of vintage micro bead handbags
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 2014

    Selection of vintage micro bead handbags

    Est.
    $300 - $400
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Valentino Garavani orange crocodile evening bag
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2015

    Valentino Garavani orange crocodile evening bag

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Gripoix and faux pearl necklace
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 2016

    Gripoix and faux pearl necklace

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Cologne Jumbo
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2017

    Guerlain Shalimar Eau de Cologne Jumbo

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Group of needlepoint & tapestry belts
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 2018

    Group of needlepoint & tapestry belts

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Evening wear glamour trio
    Estimate
    $150 - $200
    Lot 2019

    Evening wear glamour trio

    Est.
    $150 - $200
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $75
  • Original concept drawings for "Iris" paper dolls
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 2020

    Original concept drawings for "Iris" paper dolls

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Antique Italian door harp or zither
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2021

    Antique Italian door harp or zither

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Carlo Scarpa, (11) Murano cocktail glasses
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2022

    Carlo Scarpa, (11) Murano cocktail glasses

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Continental School, watercolor on paper
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2023

    Continental School, watercolor on paper

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Old Master School, oil on copper, c. 1620
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2024

    Old Master School, oil on copper, c. 1620

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Italian Neoclassical style faux marbre side table
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2025

    Italian Neoclassical style faux marbre side table

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • (2) Miniature still life paintings, signed Ganna
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 2026

    (2) Miniature still life paintings, signed Ganna

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Italian School, watercolor and gouache on paper
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2027

    Italian School, watercolor and gouache on paper

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Canaletto (manner), (3) oils on panel
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 2028

    Canaletto (manner), (3) oils on panel

    Est.
    $150 - $250
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $75
  • Continental School, reverse glass painting
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2029

    Continental School, reverse glass painting

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Jacobean style cerused oak extension table
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 2030

    Jacobean style cerused oak extension table

    Est.
    $150 - $250
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $75
  • Javier Vilato, etching
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 2031

    Javier Vilato, etching

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • (2) Antique British sterling Fraternal medals
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 2032

    (2) Antique British sterling Fraternal medals

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Indian School, (2) miniature portraits
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 2033

    Indian School, (2) miniature portraits

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Old Master School, keyhole oil portrait
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2034

    Old Master School, keyhole oil portrait

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Continental School, (2) oil paintings
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 2035

    Continental School, (2) oil paintings

    Est.
    $250 - $350
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $125
  • Group (3) Grand Tour style plaster intaglios
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 2036

    Group (3) Grand Tour style plaster intaglios

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • (3) Japanese woodblock prints
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 2037

    (3) Japanese woodblock prints

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • (4) Antique European portrait miniatures
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2038

    (4) Antique European portrait miniatures

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Continental School, (3) oils on panel, cherubs
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2039

    Continental School, (3) oils on panel, cherubs

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Continental School, (2) miniature paintings
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 2040

    Continental School, (2) miniature paintings

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Mickalene Thomas, signed book and print
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 2041

    Mickalene Thomas, signed book and print

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Venetian Lacca Povera Singerie panel
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 2042

    Venetian Lacca Povera Singerie panel

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Dries Van Noten, (5) vols. fashion
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 2043

    Dries Van Noten, (5) vols. fashion

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Large Venetian trompe l'oeil window valence
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 2044

    Large Venetian trompe l'oeil window valence

    Est.
    $500 - $700
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • Continental School, oil on panel, nobleman
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 2045

    Continental School, oil on panel, nobleman

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $350
  • Interior Decorating and Design, (5) vols.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 2046

    Interior Decorating and Design, (5) vols.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $75
  • (6) Vols. Literature, inscribed and signed
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 2047

    (6) Vols. Literature, inscribed and signed

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Mexico: Tane's Sparks of Silver
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 2048

    Mexico: Tane's Sparks of Silver

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50

Auction Description

Apfelicious! • The Iris Apfel Sale (Day 2) by Millea Bros. Ltd.

As the final trove from her personal collection, the sale includes the remaining contents of her two New York City apartments, her Palm Beach residence, and several personal storage units. Apfel’s legacy comes vividly to life in this concluding chapter of her remarkable collection.

On offer is a dazzling mix of vintage and contemporary fashion, costume jewelry, couture, and accessories, alongside an eclectic array of furnishings, artwork, and decorative objects. Highlights include Iris’s collections of Native American clothing, accessories, and Kachina dolls; Chinese textiles ranging from rank badges to robes and fans (many exhibited at the Newark Museum’s Dragon Threads, 1992); French and Continental furniture and decorative arts; Venetian hand-painted furniture and porcelains; Haitian art; Northwest Coast masks and textiles; and bolts of sumptuous Old World Weavers fabrics and trims. Also featured are textiles, area rugs, and pillows, together with portraits, memorabilia, and even Iris-branded merchandise. Many of the fashion pieces were famously exhibited in Rara Avis: Selections from the Iris Barrel Apfel Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2005–06.

The auction is a vibrant, Apfelicious homage to Iris’s signature “more is more” aesthetic. From statement jewelry to mod chairs, feathered frocks to leopard-print throws, every item reflects her joyful disregard for convention and her lifelong passion for mixing high and low, old and new, wild and refined.

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Boonton, NJ 07005
United States

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Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00

Bid Increments

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$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000

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We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. MILLEA BROS. DOES NOT MAINTAIN AN IN-HOUSE SHIPPING DEPARTMENT OR PROVIDE PACK/SHIP QUOTES. A list of professional shippers for your consideration is provided on our website: https://www.milleabros.com/faq/#shipping PROPERTY PICK-UP/SHIPPING/STORAGE POLICY: Millea Bros. Ltd. does not ship. The purchaser must pay for and remove all property from our auction gallery (607 Myrtle Ave, Boonton) at his/her risk and expense. Winning bidders must either organize collection of their purchase(s) directly with a pack/ship professional of their choice or pickup their purchase(s) in person. Collection of purchases is by appointment only and must be made within ten (10) business days following the auction event. Items not picked up within this timeframe may be subject to storage fees. After (60) days post-sale, unclaimed lots will be considered abandoned property. A list of professional shippers for your consideration is provided on our website: milleabros.com/faq/#shipping.. We are happy to facilitate arrangements and help in any way we can.

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The property listed in this auction catalog will be offered by Millea Bros. Ltd. (Millea Bros.) as owner or as agent for their consignor(s) subject to the following terms and conditions. Any of the following conditions of sale may be amended, waived, or modified in the sole discretion of Millea Bros. Ltd. By placing a bid, whether present in the saleroom or by any other means, the buyer (bidder, purchaser) agrees to be bound by the following conditions of sale: 1) All property is sold in "as is" condition and all sales are final. Neither Millea Bros. nor their consignor(s) makes any representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to the property or the correctness of the catalogue or other description of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, age, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibitions, literature or historical relevance of the property or otherwise. Original provenance documentation depicted in the item listings may be replaced with copies at the auctioneer's discretion. This documentation is provided as a courtesy to the bidder. 2) The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid and shall advance the bid at his/her sole discretion. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has absolute discretion to determine the successful buyer or to re-sell the disputed lot. If a dispute arises after the sale, Millea Bros.' record of the successful buyer and final sale price shall be conclusive. 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If bids on a lot fail to reach the reserve, the lot will be "passed" or "bought-in". 5) Absentee, telephone, and Internet bidding is offered as a convenience to our customers and, while we will make every effort to carry out your instructions, Millea Bros. cannot be held responsible for errors and omissions resulting in failure to execute your absentee and/or telephone bids. 6) Users of third-party internet bidding services shall indemnify and hold Millea Bros. and its consignors harmless against any claim arising out of or resulting from the use of such Internet Bidding Services, including all losses, damages, liabilities, and all fees, including reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and expenses incurred in connection with any claim. 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Under no circumstances will Millea Bros.' liabilities to a purchaser exceed the purchase price actually paid. 8) The purchase price of each lot shall be the amount of the successful bid plus a twenty five percent (25%) buyer's premium. Unless exempt by law, all purchases, including buyer's premium, are subject to all state and local taxes applicable at the time of payment. 9) All payments are due immediately upon receipt of invoice. Payments will be accepted by cash, bank transfer, or check. Non-US purchasers must make payment using a US-dollar denominated check. Credit card payments are also accepted, for an additional fee, but only under the following conditions: 1) the invoice is less than $5,000; 2) the credit card is swiped and an original signed receipt can be obtained at the time of the transaction or payment is made directly via our online invoice. Property purchased during the auction may not be removed until the full purchase price, including buyer's premium and all applicable taxes, have been paid. Millea Bros. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Millea Bros. a handling charge of $35 for any check returned for insufficient funds. A service charge of 1.5% will be added each month to unpaid balances beginning 30 days after the sale date. Any invoice not paid in full within thirty (30) days after the auction may be cancelled and the sale rescinded without further notice to the purchaser. 10) Millea Bros. Ltd. does not ship. The purchaser must pay for and remove all property from "the auction site" (Millea Bros. Auction Gallery, 607 Myrtle Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005) at his/her risk and expense. Buyer must either organize collection of their purchase(s) directly with a pack/ship professional of their choice or pickup their purchase(s) in person. Collection of purchase(s) from the auction site are by appointment only and must be made within ten (10) business days following the auction event. After that period, each lot not removed from our premises will be subject to a one-time $25 handling fee and a daily storage charge of $5 per lot per day, regardless of lot size or value. After sixty (60) days post-sale, unclaimed lots will be considered abandoned and title of ownership will pass to Millea Bros. Ltd. 11) If any applicable conditions contained herein are not complied with by the purchaser, Millea Bros. may, in addition to other remedies available by law; (a) hold the purchaser liable for the total purchase price; (b) retain any payment made by the purchaser, and/or (c) cancel the sale and resell the property without reserve and the original purchaser will be liable for any deficiency and added cost. NOTE REGARDING ANIMAL MATERIALS Certain property contained in this catalog may be constructed from, or may incorporate animal materials, and may require a license, permit or certificate for exportation or resale. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to obtain appropriate licenses. The sale of a lot will not be canceled if a purchaser cannot obtain the appropriate license, permit or certificate. CITES documents are not provided unless specified in the lot description.