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Fedor Encke's Portrait of a Lady in a Velvet Dress, Large Oil on Canvas Painting
Fedor Encke's Portrait of a Lady in a Velvet Dress, Large Oil on Canvas Painting

Fedor Encke's Portrait of a Lady in a Velvet Dress, Large Oil on Canvas Painting

By Fedor Encke

Located in Bletchingley, Surrey

Encke’s portrait of Roosevelt dressed in Rough Rider uniform, originally hung in the dining room of the White House and is now at the Presidents place of birth, Segamore Hill, New Yo...

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

1920s House of Adair Art Deco beaded cotton dress
1920s House of Adair Art Deco beaded cotton dress

1920s House of Adair Art Deco beaded cotton dress

By House of Adair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Motoring down Belleview Ave. and out to Bailey's Beach this summer? Do it in true Daisy Buchanan style...A gorgeous yellow cotton frock from the 1920s...perfect for any summer fete.....

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chemise Dresses

House of Wenger Gorgeous Silk Chiffon 1930s Gown
House of Wenger Gorgeous Silk Chiffon 1930s Gown

House of Wenger Gorgeous Silk Chiffon 1930s Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

Beautiful House of Wenger silk chiffon bias cut gown with button up dolman sleeves, deep V back and gathered train, in the most gorgeous shade of dove gray or beige. Original, vibra...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wedding Dresses

Amazing House of Wenger Flame Red 1930 Velvet and Chiffon Gown
Amazing House of Wenger Flame Red 1930 Velvet and Chiffon Gown

Amazing House of Wenger Flame Red 1930 Velvet and Chiffon Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

This in an INCREDIBLE gown! The most vibrant flame red 1930s bias cut, tiered silk chiffon and velvet ribbon gown with matching chiffon bolero jacket! From House of Wenger - Philide...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Evening Gowns

Gorgeous 1930s House of Wenger Bias Silk Chiffon Gown w/ Ruffles
Gorgeous 1930s House of Wenger Bias Silk Chiffon Gown w/ Ruffles

Gorgeous 1930s House of Wenger Bias Silk Chiffon Gown w/ Ruffles

Located in Gresham, OR

Astoundingly beautiful 1930s bias cut silk chiffon gown with mounds of micro-pleated silk chiffon ruffles from "House of Wenger - Philadelphia!" Design details include a cartridge p...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Evening Gowns

1920's Embroidered Day Dress. House of Adair
1920's Embroidered Day Dress. House of Adair

1920's Embroidered Day Dress. House of Adair

By House of Adair

Located in New York, NY

1920s cotton muslin day dress in pale blue with Japonesque embroideries and beadwork. Trimmed in pale yellow piping with crysanthemum motifs beaded along the hem with silk floss embr...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Sheath Dresses

1912 House of Worth Haute Couture Metallic Ivory-Silk Gown
1912 House of Worth Haute Couture Metallic Ivory-Silk Gown

1912 House of Worth Haute Couture Metallic Ivory-Silk Gown

By House of Worth

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This superlative numbered gown by Jean-Philippe Worth is in a class of its own. Charles Frederick Worth died in 1895, when Jean-Philippe became head designer. For at least ten years ...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1920s Worth Adaptation Gown
1920s Worth Adaptation Gown

1920s Worth Adaptation Gown

By House of Worth

Located in Rockwood, ON

What an extraordinary find! Adaptation garments were those licensed to the Americans, most often to a high end boutique or specialty shop, to reproduce a Paris design stitch by stitc...

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s House of Babani Hand Embroidered Silk Caftan
1920s House of Babani Hand Embroidered Silk Caftan

1920s House of Babani Hand Embroidered Silk Caftan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stunning early 20th century House of Babani caftan is made from luxurious ivory silk entirely hand embroidered with scrolling floral vines. Babani was a French fashion house kno...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Caftans

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House Of Art Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary house of art dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in beige, gray and more. You’re likely to find the perfect house of art dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Versace, Hermès and Lanvin Paris are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a House Of Art Dress?

Prices for a house of art dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $113 and can go as high as $440,816, while, on average they fetch $2,555.

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From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

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Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

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Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

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