Augusta Auctions

North America's premier auction house specializing in the sale of vintage & historic clothing, rare textiles, jewelry and fashion accessories. Find full archives an info about upcoming sales at www.augusta-auction.com

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Think you can't afford vintage auction? Think again! This gorgeous Chanel Wool Boucle Skirt Suit, c. 1990, went for $330! #vintage #fashion #chanel #1990s

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Take a look at all of the items for our upcoming sale December 5th. Yves Saint Laurent "Love Always" Archive Collection - Rare Objects for the Holidays. This Limited Edition Opium Pour Homme Scroll is one of our favorites! Peruse all of the item at the link in our bio. #vintage #YSL #holidays #limitededition #fashion #fashionhistory

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Remember this Courreges silver metallic gown? It went for $2760 at our auction last week! #vintage #vintagedress #fashionhistory #fashion

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This sale is a fashion historians dream! Our December 5 auction features rare items culled from the store and offices of Yves Saint Laurent and the US division of the Yves Saint Laurent Corporation from 1964 to 2002. #vintage #fashion #fashionhistory #1960s #ysl

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Another exciting sale from our NYC auction was this  1870s Black Mourning dress for $3,300. #vintage #auction #augustaauctions #1800s #vintagedress

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One of the most exciting surprises from our auction last week was the sale of this gorgeous Paisley handwoven shawl, early 19th century, for $37,200! #vintage #auction #1900s #fashion #augustaauctions

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We had such a fantastic auction on Wednesday and wanted to share another one of our gorgeous gowns. Mme. Gres pink evening gown 1950’s. #auction #augustaauctions #vintage #fashionhistory #1950s

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Thank you to everyone who attended our auction yesterday in NYC! It was a great success, hope to see you next time! Shown here: One of our clients, examining our extraordinary yellow Asuite shawl! #vintage #augustaauctions #auction #fashionhistory

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How great is this? A behind the scenes shot of our Geoffrey Beene football jersey dress with it’s cover in Harpers Bazaar! #vintagedress #auction #augustaauctions #harpersbazaar

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Today is the day! Our auction begins at noon. Here is a shot from our preview of this gorgeous Alexander McQueen skeleton fairy gown. Hope you can join us! #vintage #McQueen #fashionhistory #augustaauctions #auction #vintagedress

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Behind the scenes photo from our auction preview in NYC today. Valentino winter coat 1980's. #vintage #augustaauctions #fashionhistory #1980s #Valentino

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Our Auction preview begins today, November 10th, from 1pm-7pm. Located at 160 Central Park West (@76th), across the street from Central Park and just two blocks south of the Museum of Natural History. Featuring rare examples of 18th & early 19th C. American men's everyday clothing, many with provenance, come to us from James Kochan & Don Troiani. Most of these examples of 1760 to 1850s men's clothing will never be seen again outside of a museum exhibit. For example, this Bottle Green Greatcoat/surtout, Haverhill, MA c. 1820s. #vintageauction #1800s #augustaauctions #fashionhistory #vintage

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Two days remain until our annual fall couture and historic fashion & textile sale held in New York City - November 11th at noon. Of special interest are the Courreges pieces from the legendary Washington D.C. hostess & patron of the arts Christina (Ina) Ginsburg. Like this handmade Brussels lace gown c. 1890s. #vintage #fashionhistory #augustaauctions #1800s #vintageauction

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We will have so many amazing pieces for sale in our auction on Wednesday! You can also join us for a preview of all of our items Tuesday. For more details and directions to the venue in NYC, visit our website. Featured here : Five Bodices & One Cape, c. 1840-1850s. #vintage #vintagedress #vintageauction #fashionhistory #augustaauctions #1800s

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His Cream Wool Evening/Wedding Gown c. 1908 will be for sale at our auction November 11th in NYC. Details on our website. #vintage #fashionhistory #auction #weddingdress #1900s

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Stunning Brocade Wedding Gown, c. 1830s. Cream figured silk & cream flower sprig brocade, ballet neckline with blonde lace. Bid on this beauty November 11th at our NYC auction! #vintage #vintagedress #vintageauction #augustaauctions #auction #fashion #fashionhistory #1830s

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Two American Designer Gowns, c. 1960s. For Auction November 11 in NYC. Not able to make it to NYC for our auction? Not to worry. We have a few remote bidding options for you, so you don't miss out on all the fun! Check our homepage to find the option that works best for you. (Link in our bio). #vintage #fashionhistory #fashion #1960s #augustaauctions #auction