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Andreas Roussos

10 Years Ago

Oleg Cassini Self Portrait Sketch

I have an original Oleg Cassini signed self portrait sketch and would like to know who would be able to evaluate it as I am now interested in selling it. Any info would be greatly appreciated as I cannot seem to find anything original that is not in a museum.

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A. roussos

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Alfred Ng

10 Years Ago

I haven't heard of his name motion for so long, not sure if anyone know him any more. He was famous for dressing Jackie O. i think you should contact the auction house near you.

 

Patricia Strand

10 Years Ago

I agree with Alfred. Cassini's time has passed. He's part of old Hollywood, but if there aren't any other sketches out there with his signature, then it could be worth something. The sketch is personalized "to Betty" which may reduce the value, unless Betty is someone famous (Betty Grable? Betty Ford?). Definitely check with an auction house! Good luck!

 

Andreas Roussos

10 Years Ago

Thank you both for the quick responses.
Betty is my deceased wife who was one of Oleg's dress models back in the 70's before we married. From what she had told me he was a little infatuated with her and gave her the sketch as a way to remember him.
Any particular Auction House?

Andreas Roussos

 

Alfred Ng

10 Years Ago

Andreas, another idea is to contact the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York because it has a well know costume department, often organize exhibitions of well know fashion designers perhaps they might interest to purchase it or as donation, you might able to get some kind of tax receipt for it.

 

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