Vintage Fashion

The choice of owning an accessory or a retro-garment triggers a creative stimulus that goes beyond the concept of a luxury brand, leaving room for curiosity and for the historical complexity of the garment, as well as for the quest of new harmonious combinations.

The first first Italian auction house to approach this sector and very successfully with the sale dedicated to Evelina Levi Broglio's wardrobe which remains memorable for the record results of the 22 Hermès Kelly bags and the Roberto Capucci dresses. The last Vintage fashion auction of 2020 was also very rewarding with the sale of a Hermès scarf collection featuring some specimen from 1950, thus reconfirming the timeless charm evoked by this refined accessory.

Gucci, Hermès, Pucci, Chanel just to mention a few of the Brands, show the department's ability to catch these external impulses, by presenting a catalogue characterized by quality materials and refined designs in various shapes and patterns.

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The Vintage Fashion departments are increasingly widespread, but Il Ponte was a pioneer in Italy with a first sale of Yves Saint Laurent clothing in 2000 and then with the opening of the department in 2010 which in that year auctioned the Evelina Levi Broglio’s wardrobe. The business has grown over time and in 2022 the clothes and accessories of the actress Valentina Cortese were sold, while last month the private collection of Alba Figueras de la Parte, co-founder of Her-Age, an online platform for the resale of vintage designer clothes and the clothes of a Piedmontese noblewoman. This latest auction saw a long evening dress by Valentino sold for € 4,375 and a 1970s Hermès Kelly bag that changed hands for € 7,500.

Il Giornale dell’Arte | 10 October 2022

«An amazing success that translates into a last, thunderous applause for the great diva from admirers, collectors and friends». Thus Il Ponte announces the outcome of the auction dedicated to the actress Valentina Cortese, with that parade of iconic objects - all sold! – which raised over €1.3 million. Strong points of the charm: undoubtedly the creations of master Roberto Capucci, starting from the acclaimed "kimono" dress (€ 8,750) and the singular purple velvet coat/cape (€ 3,000); [...] and so the Mila Schön dress inspired by the kinetic sculptures of Alexander Calder (€ 3,250). […]

Exibart | 7 March 2022

The charity auction The furnishings and wardrobe of a diva (March 1 and 2) dedicated to Valentina Cortese of Il Ponte auction house ended with great success. 100% of lots sold and over €1.3 million in turnover. Top lot the painting L'amitié by Leonor Fini with €250,000. […] Among the haute couture models, the awards for the creations of master Roberto Capucci stood out, including the so-called kimono dress (lot 109, sold € 8,750), the midnight blue gala dress with large bow tie (lot 103, sold € 5,000 ) and the coat/cape in purple velvet (lot 97, sold for €3,000). […]

Artslife | 4 March 2022

Returning to Italian splendor, the furnishings and wardrobe of a diva of the caliber of Valentina Cortese are now on display (until 27 February and online) in the Milanese branch of the Il Ponte auction house. With a noble intention: on 1 and 2 March, the proceeds from the sale of the Valentina Cortese FamilyTrust will be donated to the Istituto Mario Negri (which names a research laboratory after the actress) and to the Piccolo Teatro in Milan, which will receive the paper and photographic archive. […]

Il Sole 24 Ore (Domenica) | 27 February 2022

Returning to Italian splendor, the furnishings and wardrobe of a diva of the caliber of Valentina Cortese are now on display (until 27 February and online) in the Milanese branch of Il Ponte auction house. With a noble intention: on 1 and 2 March, the proceeds from the sale of the Valentina Cortese FamilyTrust will be donated to the Istituto Mario Negri (which names a research laboratory after the actress) and to the Piccolo Teatro in Milan, which will receive the paper and photographic archive. […]

ioDonna | "Un’asta da star" | Virginia Ricci | 26 February 2022

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HERMES

Kelly handbag in tricolor ostrich in hazelnut gradation

Estimate € 700 - 800

Sold € 9.250

ROBERTO CAPUCCI

A jacquard silk gala dress with a moiré silk bodice and full black skirt with pinhead silver dots and a floral jacquard silk kimono overgarment bordered by mauve and emerald green moiré silk and featuring an oversized bow to the back. The lot includes an oriental style fan inlaid with mother-of-pearl (tg. 44)

Estimate € 1.800 - 2.000

Sold € 8.750