2026 Summer Fine Art & Antiques Day 1
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 09:00AM EDT
Lot 637
3 Vintage Couture Drawings Incl. Serge Matta
Estimate: $800 - $1,000
Sold for
$492
Sold Price includes BP
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Three original fashion design illustrations including two watercolor and ink drawings by Serge Matta (French, 1910-1984). The Matta sketches include a full-length drawing of a mermaid in sheer gray gown, with Atelier Serge Matta stamp lower right, and a half length drawing of a woman in hooded pink coat with blue gloves and yellow hat. Both are matted under plexiglass in matching silver gilt frames (Sights: 18 in. H x 12 in. W, Frames: 26 in. H x 20 in. W.) Both with Jane Stubbs/Bergdorf Goodman labels en verso. Circa 1950. The third drawing, by an unknown artist, depicts a model in pink and gray striped blouse and black skirt. Unsigned. Matted and framed under plexiglass in a black acrylic frame. Sight: 11 in. H x 5 in. W. Frame: 17 in. H x 13 in. W. Circa 1940.
Condition
Matta works with some scattered staining and creasing. Third drawing with light toning.
Provenance
The estate of Elisabeth Hardin, Gadsden, Alabama. Acquired from Bergdorf Goodman.
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