The fashion world experienced a huge loss when supermodel Naomi Sims died on August 3, 2009, after a long battle with breast cancer. She was considered the “first Black supermodel” for gracing the cover of Ladies Home Journal in November 1968, a time when Black models were rare on the spreads of magazines.
Now, the public has an opportunity to purchase a piece of history, a charity auction of selected items from her estate is available on February 27.
A vintage Louis Vuitton travel and cosmetic case.
Starting: $600 – $900
A vintage 1970’s Mary McFadden hand-crafted gilt metal leaf-form pendant on a three-strand branch coral necklace.
Starting: $500 – $700
Starting: $2,000 – $4,000
A contemporary cruciform sculpture, by Keith Milow.
Starting: $800 – $1,200
A Chinoiserie Hardstone-mounted bar cabinet.
Starting: $500 – $700
A conceptual classical-style architectural-form artwork by Sarkis Zabunyan
A pastel portrait of Naomi Sims reclining on a turquoise sofa, by Emilio Cruz
Starting prices: $1,000 – $1,500
A vintage 1970’s Mary McFadden hand-crafted gilt metal box-form bangle bracelet.
A mixed media work depicting stylized winged figures, by Enrique Castro-Cid
Starting: $500 – $800
A contemporary collage by Betye Sarr, “GRANDMA`S HOUSE”
Starting $500 – $700
A vintage 1970’s Elsa Peretti Ivory Horseshoe-form Belt Buckle.
Starting: $600 – $800
An imposing Navajo Silver and Turquoise squash blossom necklace.
A Tiffany & Co. rectangular sterling silver flask.
A Charles X Inlaid Walnut and Ormolu-mounted bookcase cabinet.
Starting: $500 – $800
An abstract composition of gold leaf on board, by Gordon Hart
Starting: $800 – $1,200
