Lot 52 : A good Mariano Fortuny stencilled black velvet evening coat, 1920-30. Estimate:£2000 - £3000 © Kerry Taylor Auctions

A good Mariano Fortuny stencilled black velvet evening coat, 1920-30. with printed circular label to the satin lining, stencilled in gold with delicate foliate palmettes and bands, lined in beige/gold satin, with plaited silk tie cords to the neck, chest 120cm, 50in

Provenance: Originally belonged to Bertha Hall, an American socialite, the daughter of a millionaire cooper (barrel-making company) magnate.

Kerry Taylor Auctions. Tuesday December 8th at 2pm. 249-253 Long Lane, Bermondsey, London, SE1 4PR