Ladies estate designer fur coat, Dennis Basso for Maximilian, Bloomingdale's, 38" natural sable, 7/8 ct, cape collar, straight sleeves, two exterior pockets, two interior slot pockets, origin: Canada, appearing as new, retaining original makers/retail tag $40,000, size 30, 6.5lbs **Provenance: The fine New Orleans, Louisiana estate of Stephanie Schoenberger, M.D. (1952-2022)** **PLEASE NOTE: All the apparel and accessories in this auction appear as new to gently used. Though we do not currently observe any significant damage, these lots may exhibit light wear, imperfections, or flaws relating to storage. Per our terms, there will be no condition reports and no refunds based on condition**
11.24.25-In my opinion regarding LOT: 1232- please note that I am not an expert on furs so have taken numerous images for your review, it original Maximilian Bloomingdale’s tag, I found that it was designed by Dennis Basso (pocket retains tag), the overall coat fur is tonal and warm in color, I note only a very few scattered impressions and minor imperfections fur, likely from storage, in my opinion it remains supple, the interior liner and soft (velvet?) lined pockets are clean, overall coat and liners are free rips, tears, stains or major loss, the coat would likely benefit from a professional cleaning as it has been stored, it retains the original Maximillian dust bag
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