Vintage dresses sold prices: real results
1 sale in EUR: €96,000; 23 sales in GBP: median £910, range £175 to £220,000; 34 sales in USD: median $1,988.75, range $187.50 to $4,800,000
| Item | Era | Price | Sold | Source | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bead-encrusted Art Deco evening dress, France, c. 1925 | 1920s | $3,875 | 2026-05-20 | Augusta Auctions | eBay sold |
| Three antique bodices sold together (one lot) | victorian | $187.50 | 2026 | Augusta Auctions | eBay sold |
| Two silk day or afternoon dresses, c. 1915 and c. 1930 (one lot) | 1910s | $3,375 | 2025-12 | Augusta Auctions | eBay sold |
| Boué Soeurs robe de style evening gown, Paris, c. 1928 | 1920s | $16,875 | 2025-09-24 | Augusta Auctions | eBay sold |
| Joseph Urban printed silk chiffon dress, American, circa 1928 | 1920s | £1,950 | 2025-03-25 | Kerry Taylor Auctions | eBay sold |
| Embroidered silk pongee day dress, c. 1905 | edwardian | $1,875 | 2024-12-04 | Augusta Auctions | eBay sold |
| Three evening gowns, 1930s (one lot) | 1930s | £312 | 2024-10-15 | Kerry Taylor Auctions | eBay sold |
| Irish crochet lace dress, early 1930s | 1930s | £468 | 2024-10-15 | Kerry Taylor Auctions | eBay sold |
| Callot Soeurs lamé evening gown, Paris, 1927 | 1920s | $6,250 | 2024-09-25 | Augusta Auctions | eBay sold |
| Worth brocade evening gown, Paris, c. 1912 | 1910s | $2,750 | 2024-04-24 | Augusta Auctions | eBay sold |
| Early Callot Soeurs orientalist-inspired evening dress, 1912-15 | 1910s | £1,430 | 2024-04-16 | Kerry Taylor Auctions | eBay sold |
| Jeanne Paquin black silk dress, circa 1919 | 1910s | £910 | 2024-04-16 | Kerry Taylor Auctions | eBay sold |
| Fine beaded ivory tulle flapper/bridal gown, circa 1929 | 1920s | £2,210 | 2024-04-16 | Kerry Taylor Auctions | eBay sold |
| Woven satin winter cheongsam, mid-1920s | 1920s | £1,170 | 2024-04-16 | Kerry Taylor Auctions | eBay sold |
| Black sequin bias-cut evening gown, circa 1935 | 1930s | £715 | 2024-04-16 | Kerry Taylor Auctions | eBay sold |
| Sequined evening gown and capelet, early 1930s | 1930s | £1,690 | 2024-04-16 | Kerry Taylor Auctions | eBay sold |
| Maggy Rouff haute couture navy-blue silk crêpe cocktail dress, circa 1935 | 1930s | £5,460 | 2024-04-16 | Kerry Taylor Auctions | eBay sold |
| Lucien Lelong velvet 'Nirvana' evening gown, autumn-winter 1937-38 | 1930s | £624 | 2024-04-16 | Kerry Taylor Auctions | eBay sold |
| Worth half-mourning gown, Paris, c. 1904 | edwardian | $20,625 | 2024-02-14 | Augusta Auctions | eBay sold |
| Hobble skirt evening dress, c. 1913 | 1910s | $3,000 | 2024-02-14 | Augusta Auctions | eBay sold |
| Printed silk garden party dress, 1934 | 1930s | $1,125 | 2024-02-14 | Augusta Auctions | eBay sold |
| Gabrielle Chanel Chantilly lace evening dress, mid 1920s | 1920s | $2,500 | 2023-12-06 | Augusta Auctions | eBay sold |
| Ceil Chapman party dress, 1950s, neckline discolouration and small lace tears | 1950s | $281.25 | 2023-12-06 | Augusta Auctions | eBay sold |
| Printed wool mousseline gown, circa 1855 | victorian | £572 | 2023-10-24 | Kerry Taylor Auctions | eBay sold |
| Jay's of Regent St., London, midnight-blue velvet evening gown, circa 1905 | edwardian | £780 | 2023-10-24 | Kerry Taylor Auctions | eBay sold |
| Group of four 1920s evening/flapper dresses (lot 403) | 1920s | £468 | 2023-10-24 | Kerry Taylor Auctions | eBay sold |
| Black lace and chiffon robe de style, 1920s | 1920s | £338 | 2023-10-24 | Kerry Taylor Auctions | eBay sold |
| Group of 1930s satin evening dresses (one lot) | 1930s | £1,300 | 2023-10-24 | Kerry Taylor Auctions | eBay sold |
| Red and white floral printed chiffon garden party dress, early 1930s | 1930s | £208 | 2023-10-24 | Kerry Taylor Auctions | eBay sold |
| Wool broadcloth walking suit, c. 1915 | 1910s | $1,062.50 | 2023-09-20 | Augusta Auctions | eBay sold |
| Raoul Dufy attributed printed silk day dress, 1920s | 1920s | $1,937.50 | 2023-09-20 | Augusta Auctions | eBay sold |
| Two wool walking suits, USA, 1910 and 1914 (one lot) | 1910s | $1,437.50 | 2023-09-20 | Augusta Auctions | eBay sold |
| Battenburg lace tea gown, c. 1905 | edwardian | $4,000 | 2023-04-26 | Augusta Auctions | eBay sold |
| Bias-cut silk lamé evening gown, c. 1934 | 1930s | $1,000 | 2023-04-26 | Augusta Auctions | eBay sold |
| Patriotic flag at-home dress, America, c. 1890 | victorian | $3,750 | 2023-02-15 | Augusta Auctions | eBay sold |
| Ceil Chapman silk evening (cocktail) dress, 1950s, excellent condition | 1950s | $562.50 | 2022-12-07 | Augusta Auctions | eBay sold |
| Jacqmar printed day dress, London, early 1940s | 1940s | $7,500 | 2021-09-15 | Augusta Auctions | eBay sold |
| Princess Diana's 'Travolta' evening gown (hammer price; buyer Historic Royal Palaces) | 1980s | £220,000 | 2019-12 | Kerry Taylor Auctions | eBay sold |
| Mon Vignon, Paris, pink silk ball gown, 1860s | victorian | $34,800 | 2018-10-24 | Augusta Auctions | eBay sold |
| 1920s beaded and embroidered silk chiffon dress | 1920s | $1,140 | 2016 | Augusta Auctions (via Vintage Fashion Guild) | eBay sold |
| Marilyn Monroe's 'Happy Birthday, Mr. President' dress (resale) | 1960s | $4,800,000 | 2016 | Auction (venue not stated in source) | eBay sold |
| Vionnet beaded dress, 1922-1923 | 1920s | $90,000 | 2014-11-12 | Augusta Auctions | eBay sold |
| 1920s beaded flapper dress and an Edwardian cape (one lot) | 1920s | £175 | 2012-07-19 | Bonhams, Chester | eBay sold |
| Group of 1920s beaded flapper dresses (one lot) | 1920s | £360 | 2011-07-26 | Bonhams, Knowle | eBay sold |
| Beetle-wing trimmed organdy dress, 1860s (buttons and sash missing) | victorian | $2,040 | 2011-03-30 | Augusta Auctions | eBay sold |
| Marilyn Monroe's 'Happy Birthday, Mr. President' dress | 1960s | $1,267,500 | 1999 | Auction (venue not stated in source) | eBay sold |
| Mariano Fortuny ivory cotton Delphos gown (top Barnebys result) | $11,000 | Barnebys realized prices | eBay sold | ||
| Chanel couture raspberry-pink tweed suit, circa 1960 | 1960s | $1,514 | Kerry Taylor Auctions (via Barnebys realized prices) | eBay sold | |
| Ossie Clark red moss crêpe 'Cuddly' wrap-over dress, mid 1970s | 1970s | $1,641 | Kerry Taylor Auctions (via Barnebys realized prices) | eBay sold | |
| Ceil Chapman satin ballgown, early 1950s (best Barnebys result) | 1950s | $780 | Kerry Taylor Auctions (via Barnebys realized prices) | eBay sold | |
| Vintage Halston burnt-orange wrap halter dress | 1970s | $550 | Skinner (via Barnebys realized prices) | eBay sold | |
| Christian Dior Boutique metallic cocktail dress with scalloped hem, 1960s | 1960s | $580 | Everything But The House (via Barnebys realized prices) | eBay sold | |
| Christian Dior haute couture short evening dress, spring-summer 1958, embroidered ivory satin | 1950s | €96,000 | Maison Rossini, Paris | eBay sold | |
| Group of eight cocktail and evening dresses, 1950s-early 1960s (top Barnebys 'Suzy Perette' result; a mixed lot) | $550 | Kerry Taylor Auctions (via Barnebys realized prices) | eBay sold | ||
| Gunne Sax embroidered netting maxi dress, 1970s (top Barnebys result) | 1970s | $225 | Barnebys realized prices | eBay sold | |
| John Galliano 'Clam' dress, spring-summer 1988 (Blanche DuBois collection) | 1980s | £156,000 | Kerry Taylor Auctions, Passion for Fashion | eBay sold | |
| Jeanne Lanvin haute couture robe de style, autumn-winter 1926-27 | 1920s | £32,500 | Kerry Taylor Auctions, Passion for Fashion | eBay sold | |
| Patrick Kelly 'Button Heart' wool jersey dress, autumn-winter 1986-87 | 1980s | £22,100 | Kerry Taylor Auctions, Passion for Fashion | eBay sold |
Summaries from larger samples
- 20 Fortuny Delphos gown results: middle half about $1,810 to $7,570, median about $3,000, top $11,000. Barnebys realized prices, as of 2026-10
- 23 Chanel suit (jacket and skirt) results: middle half about $450 to $1,015. Barnebys realized prices, as of 2026-10
- 16 Ossie Clark results: middle half about $150 to $440. Barnebys realized prices, as of 2026-10
- 18 Ceil Chapman results: middle half about $150 to $325, best about $780. Barnebys realized prices, as of 2026-10
- 22 Suzy Perette results: middle half about $35 to $110, top about $550. Barnebys realized prices, as of 2026-10
- 14 Gunne Sax results: middle half about $45 to $100, top about $225. Barnebys realized prices, as of 2026-10
- 14 recent UK regional auction results for Victorian dresses and bodices: about $33 to $370, most under about $250. Barnebys realized prices, as of 2026-10
- Original 1920s beaded or silk chiffon dresses at UK regional auction: about $107 to $680 (recent results). Barnebys realized prices, as of 2026-10
- Recent Fortuny Delphos gown results at Augusta (2024 to 2025): $6,250 to $18,750. Augusta Auctions, as of 2026-10
- 11 Claire McCardell lots (single lots sold 2018 to 2025): $180 to $2,062, median $450. Augusta Auctions, as of 2026-10
- 11 Adrian suit or dress lots (single lots sold 2018 to 2025): $187 to $2,875, median $1,125. Augusta Auctions, as of 2026-10
- 7 Hattie Carnegie lots (single lots sold 2018 to 2025): $187 to $1,562, median $312. Augusta Auctions, as of 2026-10
- 24 Ceil Chapman dress lots (single lots sold 2018 to 2025): $187 to $1,500, median $468. Augusta Auctions, as of 2026-10
- 7 Hattie Carnegie lots (single lots sold 2018 to 2025): $187 to $1,562, median $312. Augusta Auctions, as of 2026-10
- 9 Norman Norell lots (single lots sold 2018 to 2025): $125 to $2,437, median $375. Augusta Auctions, as of 2026-10
- 31 Emilio Pucci lots (single lots sold 2018 to 2025): $330 to $3,250, median $531. Augusta Auctions, as of 2026-10
- 12 paper dress lots (single lots sold 2018 to 2025): $218 to $2,312, median $468. Augusta Auctions, as of 2026-10
- 10 Courrèges lots (single lots sold 2018 to 2025): $210 to $1,380, median $468. Augusta Auctions, as of 2026-10
- 24 Pierre Cardin lots (single lots sold 2018 to 2025): $62 to $3,625, median $437. Augusta Auctions, as of 2026-10
- 4 Rudi Gernreich lots (single lots sold 2018 to 2025): $240 to $500. Augusta Auctions, as of 2026-10
- 14 Halston lots (single lots sold 2018 to 2025): $187 to $1,562, median $312. Augusta Auctions, as of 2026-10
- 40 Yves Saint Laurent lots (single lots sold 2018 to 2025): $250 to $1,812, median $500. Augusta Auctions, as of 2026-10
- 12 Zandra Rhodes lots (single lots sold 2018 to 2025): $187 to $937, median $406. Augusta Auctions, as of 2026-10
- 3 Biba lots (single lots sold 2018 to 2025): $218 to $468. Augusta Auctions, as of 2026-10
- 15 Thierry Mugler lots (single lots sold 2018 to 2025): $218 to $687, median $343. Augusta Auctions, as of 2026-10
- 23 Versace lots (single lots sold 2018 to 2025): $62 to $875, median $375. Augusta Auctions, as of 2026-10
- 11 Moschino lots (single lots sold 2018 to 2025): $187 to $687, median $312. Augusta Auctions, as of 2026-10
- 10 Christian Lacroix lots (single lots sold 2018 to 2025): $187 to $6,125, median $437. Augusta Auctions, as of 2026-10
- 6 Claude Montana lots (single lots sold 2018 to 2025): $156 to $312, median $218. Augusta Auctions, as of 2026-10
- 5 Azzedine Alaïa lots (single lots sold 2018 to 2025): $250 to $1,187, median $468. Augusta Auctions, as of 2026-10
- Poshmark sold listings, 1940s Rayon day dress: worn/flawed $10 to $30; good, wearable $30 to $70; excellent or labeled $70 to $150 (bottom quarter, middle half and top quarter of sold prices). Poshmark sold listings, as of 2026-10
- Poshmark sold listings, 1940s Women's suit: worn/flawed $10 to $30; good, wearable $30 to $75; excellent or labeled $75 to $160 (bottom quarter, middle half and top quarter of sold prices). Poshmark sold listings, as of 2026-10
- Poshmark sold listings, 1940s Blouse: worn/flawed $10 to $25; good, wearable $25 to $40; excellent or labeled $40 to $200 (bottom quarter, middle half and top quarter of sold prices). Poshmark sold listings, as of 2026-10
- Poshmark sold listings, 1940s Feed-sack dress: worn/flawed $10 to $35; good, wearable $35 to $70; excellent or labeled $70 to $100 (bottom quarter, middle half and top quarter of sold prices). Poshmark sold listings, as of 2026-10
- Poshmark sold listings, 1950s Cotton day dress: worn/flawed $15 to $30; good, wearable $30 to $60; excellent or labeled $60 to $130 (bottom quarter, middle half and top quarter of sold prices). Poshmark sold listings, as of 2026-10
- Poshmark sold listings, 1950s Party or cocktail dress (unlabeled or minor label): worn/flawed $10 to $20; good, wearable $20 to $60; excellent or labeled $60 to $150 (bottom quarter, middle half and top quarter of sold prices). Poshmark sold listings, as of 2026-10
- Poshmark sold listings, 1950s Circle skirt: worn/flawed $15 to $25; good, wearable $25 to $55; excellent or labeled $55 to $140 (bottom quarter, middle half and top quarter of sold prices). Poshmark sold listings, as of 2026-10
- Poshmark sold listings, 1950s Suzy Perette dress: worn/flawed $10 to $35; good, wearable $35 to $110; excellent or labeled $110 to $240 (bottom quarter, middle half and top quarter of sold prices). Poshmark sold listings, as of 2026-10
- Poshmark sold listings, 1960s Mod or shift dress (unlabeled): worn/flawed $5 to $20; good, wearable $20 to $45; excellent or labeled $45 to $220 (bottom quarter, middle half and top quarter of sold prices). Poshmark sold listings, as of 2026-10
- Poshmark sold listings, 1960s Cocktail dress: worn/flawed $5 to $20; good, wearable $20 to $60; excellent or labeled $60 to $150 (bottom quarter, middle half and top quarter of sold prices). Poshmark sold listings, as of 2026-10
- Poshmark sold listings, 1960s Lilly Pulitzer dress (1960s to 1970s, pre-1985 label): worn/flawed $40 to $75; good, wearable $75 to $195; excellent or labeled $195 to $850 (bottom quarter, middle half and top quarter of sold prices). Poshmark sold listings, as of 2026-10
- Poshmark sold listings, 1960s Emilio Pucci dress (marketplace): worn/flawed $25 to $100; good, wearable $100 to $200; excellent or labeled $200 to $775 (bottom quarter, middle half and top quarter of sold prices). Poshmark sold listings, as of 2026-10
- Poshmark sold listings, 1970s Maxi dress: worn/flawed $10 to $25; good, wearable $25 to $80; excellent or labeled $80 to $250 (bottom quarter, middle half and top quarter of sold prices). Poshmark sold listings, as of 2026-10
- Poshmark sold listings, 1970s Prairie dress (non-designer): worn/flawed $5 to $30; good, wearable $30 to $80; excellent or labeled $80 to $200 (bottom quarter, middle half and top quarter of sold prices). Poshmark sold listings, as of 2026-10
- Poshmark sold listings, 1970s Gunne Sax dress: worn/flawed $10 to $50; good, wearable $50 to $175; excellent or labeled $175 to $350 (rare early labels and styles can exceed this) (bottom quarter, middle half and top quarter of sold prices). Poshmark sold listings, as of 2026-10
- Poshmark sold listings, 1970s Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress: worn/flawed $15 to $40; good, wearable $40 to $150; excellent or labeled $150 to $220 (bottom quarter, middle half and top quarter of sold prices). Poshmark sold listings, as of 2026-10
- Poshmark sold listings, 1980s Everyday dress: worn/flawed $8 to $15; good, wearable $15 to $40; excellent or labeled $40 to $150 (bottom quarter, middle half and top quarter of sold prices). Poshmark sold listings, as of 2026-10
- Poshmark sold listings, 1980s Sequin or party dress: worn/flawed $5 to $25; good, wearable $25 to $60; excellent or labeled $60 to $125 (bottom quarter, middle half and top quarter of sold prices). Poshmark sold listings, as of 2026-10
- Poshmark sold listings, 1980s Prom dress: worn/flawed $5 to $20; good, wearable $20 to $50; excellent or labeled $50 to $100 (bottom quarter, middle half and top quarter of sold prices). Poshmark sold listings, as of 2026-10
- Poshmark sold listings, 1980s Women's power suit: worn/flawed $5 to $20; good, wearable $20 to $60; excellent or labeled $60 to $250 (bottom quarter, middle half and top quarter of sold prices). Poshmark sold listings, as of 2026-10
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