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Helen Cody
AFTER JOHN SHINNORS
Lot 54
Result:
Not Sold
Estimate:
€1,500 - €2,500
Helen Cody, Contemporary
Boiled vanilla cashmere and wool, Swarovski jet crystal beading, with boned underskirt, layered grey and black ostrich feathers and vintage covered buttons,90cm (h) x 55cm (w)
Provenance: Whytes Important Irish Art, 26 Nov...
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Lot 54
Helen Cody
AFTER JOHN SHINNORS
Lot 54
Helen Cody
AFTER JOHN SHINNORS
Estimate:
€1,500 - €2,500
Helen Cody, Contemporary
Boiled vanilla cashmere and wool, Swarovski jet crystal beading, with boned underskirt, layered grey and black ostrich feathers and vintage covered buttons,90cm (h) x 55cm (w)
Provenance: Whytes Important Irish Art, 26 November 2007 (lot 20), catalogue note:
Helen Codys experience in the world of fashion spans almost two decades. A graduate in fashion and textiles from NCAD, Cody moved to Paris to work for French Vogue magazine and later designer Azzedine Alaia. She developed her skills as a leading stylist for magazines, music videos, and commercials, working in London, Paris and New York. She returned to Ireland in 2000 to set up her own fashion label, winning the Late Late Show Fashion Designer of the Future Award after her first year in business.
Specialising in bespoke couture pieces, Cody individually crafts and finishes each one of her designs with hand dyed silk linings, Victorian embellishments, vintage ribbons, lace and crystals. Each new piece is treated with the approach of an artist so that the finished result is unique to the wearer.
Boiled vanilla cashmere and wool, Swarovski jet crystal beading, with boned underskirt, layered grey and black ostrich feathers and vintage covered buttons,90cm (h) x 55cm (w)
Provenance: Whytes Important Irish Art, 26 November 2007 (lot 20), catalogue note:
Helen Codys experience in the world of fashion spans almost two decades. A graduate in fashion and textiles from NCAD, Cody moved to Paris to work for French Vogue magazine and later designer Azzedine Alaia. She developed her skills as a leading stylist for magazines, music videos, and commercials, working in London, Paris and New York. She returned to Ireland in 2000 to set up her own fashion label, winning the Late Late Show Fashion Designer of the Future Award after her first year in business.
Specialising in bespoke couture pieces, Cody individually crafts and finishes each one of her designs with hand dyed silk linings, Victorian embellishments, vintage ribbons, lace and crystals. Each new piece is treated with the approach of an artist so that the finished result is unique to the wearer.
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PLEASE BID EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
In order to allow rival bidders the opportunity to respond to a late bid the following extensions will apply:
IF A BID IS RECEIVED WITHIN THE FINAL 45 SECONDS OF THE COUNTDOWN THE CLOCK WILL RESET TO 60 SECONDS.
At any point you can leave a maximum bid, representing the highest price you are prepared to pay for a particular lot. Bidding only advances when there is competition from a rival bidder. In that case the system bids on your behalf, only up to the maximum if required. All bids are relayed to you be email, along with notification if you have been outbid.
All maximum bids are confidential and not disclosed. The system will endeavor to purchase the lot for you for the least price. Bids are subject to buyer’s premium of 25% (incl vat), with no additional charges.
In the event of a tied bid, the preference will be given to the bid submitted first. The second bidder will receive immediate notification of being outbid.
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