Collection of Barbara Singh by Eldred's Auction

THE COLLECTION OF BARBARA SINGH

AUGUST 14, 2025

PART OF THE JEWELRY + COUTURE AUCTION

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All seller proceeds from the sale of Barbara Singh’s items will be donated to Cape Wellness Collaborative which partners with local practitioners and businesses to offer therapy for cancer patients that are designed to diminish or eliminate the adverse side effects associated with mainstream oncology medical procedures, relieve the mental anguish and stress associated with a cancer diagnosis, and regenerate strength and health with medically tailored nutritious meals, all at no cost to the client and caregiver.

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Jewelry + Couture Auction

The Singh Collection comprises Lots 4586-4630.

Please see separate text-only catalog for all other lots.

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Terms

A buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price of all purchases. The buyer’s premium is 28 percent of the final bid price up to and including $500,000, and 10 percent of the final bid price over $500,000.

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F i r s t H a lf o f t h e 2 0 t h C e n t u r y

Floor length with a simple silhouette. The outer fabric slightly sheer and adorned with lace; heavily yellowed. Back with a long bow. Stiffer lining fabric; less yellowed. Both layers with horsehair braid at the hems. Lacks label. In a Betty Wales Shop, New York garment bag; torn in the back.

Length 53.5".

1) White sleeveless floor length dress. Upper section with princess seams. The end with geometric gathering and pleating. Fully lined. Retains tags. Size 42. Made in Italy. 100% polyester.

2) Kokin hat with white feathers around the rim. Rim diameter 12.75".

L o t 4 5 8 8

F I V E KO K IN A CC ES S OR I E S

N e w Y o r k , C i r c a 19 8 0s /2 00 0 s

1-3) Three wool hats in midnight blue, white, and pink with black lace.

4) Black lace pillbox hat with feather poms.

5) Real fur stole. Dyed pink.

Hat rim diameters from 8" to 14". Stole length 60".

s t i m a t e $2 0 0 - 2 50 L o t 4 5 8 9 T W O K O K IN FE A TH E R H A TS

N e w Y o r k , C i r c a 19 8 0s /2 00 0 s

One in black and white feathers with polka dots and the other in blue feathers with plumage detail. Both 100% felt wool. Rim diameters 11.5" and 14.5". E s t i m a t e $2 0 0 - 4 00

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F I V E H AT S

2 0 t h / 2 1s t C e n t u r y

By various designers, made in London, New York, and Paris. Two from Kokin. Rim diameters from 10" to 15.5".

E s t i m a t e $1 5 0 - 2 50

100% silk lining under sheer polyester adorned with sequins and ruffles. Attached ribbon around the waist. Bust with sewn-in silicon inserts. Back with an over bustle. With matching shawl. In a garment bag. Dress length 48". Waist approx. 28".

L o t 4 5 9 2

M EL & ME B L U E F L OOR L EN GT H D RE SS

Nicely constructed with lining and understitching. With a sheer fabric overlay with wire sewn in to the hem to add dimension. With an over bustle. 80% polyester. 20% acetate.

Dress length 54". Waist approx. 29.5".

E s t i m a t e $2 0 0 - 3 00

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F I V E H AT S

2 0 t h / 2 1s t C e n t u r y

From various designers. Two by Kokin. Four with plumage detailing. Rim diameters from 13.5" to 18".

E s t i m a t e $1 5 0 - 2 50

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F O U R F A N C Y W I NTE R H A T S B Y KO K IN

N e w Y o r k , 1 98 0 / 20 0 0s

In red, white and black felt. One in black fur with feather detail. Two with polka dot fish net detail.

Rim diameters from 9.5" to 14.5".

E s t i m a t e $1 5 0 - 2 50

L o t 4 5 9 5

F I V E W IN TE R H A TS AN D A HE A D W R A P B Y K O K I N

N e w Y o r k , C i r c a 19 9 0s In wool, felt, fur and leather. Rim diameters from 10" to 14".

E s t i m a t e $3 0 0 - 4 00

L o t 4 5 9 6

B L UE A ND G R AY F U R C O A T A ND D R ES S

1) Fur jacket in a gray, blue and gold brocade fabric with periwinkle dyed fur at the neck and end of sleeves. Fully lined in a dark gray fabric. Upper three closures with buttons with black beads and reflective diamond-form inlays. Lower two with snap closures. Lacks label. Length from shoulder 27". Length across shoulder 16".

2) Sleeveless, floor length dress, the upper half composed of an unlined, sheer fabric and the lower half with a dark gray fabric and blue floral lace, lined with a dark blue fabric. Lacks label. Length approx. 64". Waist approx. 31".

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B R IG HT O R AN GE D R ES S W IT H EL A B O R A TE SH A W L

1) Dress with a cowl neck and full length sleeves. Body with an interesting pattern construction with an added seam from the left hip to the right ankle. Sheer outer fabric. The arms lined with an opaque orange fabric, and the body additionally lined in a light gold fabric. Lacks labels. Length 54". Waist approx. 31". 2) Large, voluminous shawl ending on both ends with multiple orange-tone flounces. Both end with loops to wear around the wrists. Lacks labels. Length approx. 80".

E s t i m a t e $2 0 0 - 4 00

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F I V E E C CE NT R IC W OO L H AT S B Y KO K IN

N e w Y o r k , 2 0 t h /2 1s t C e n tu r y

A red beaded tassel cowboy hat, a white and gold rimmed hat, a green fedora and two gold-tone bedazzled bowler hats in red and purple. Rim diameters from 12" to 14".

E s t i m a t e $1 5 0 - 2 50

L o t 4 5 9 9

T W O E CC EN T RI C HE AD P I EC ES B Y K O K IN

N e w Y o r k , 1 98 0 s / 2 00 0 s

A feather fascinator and 100% felt hat with later added troll dolls. Diameters 10" and 11".

E s t i m a t e $1 0 0 - 2 00

1) Stetson salmon colored straw hat. Size 58/7.25.

2) Henschel black suede cowboy hat. Size large.

3) Joe Bill Miller brown straw hat with plumage detail. Rim diameter 14".

R h o d e Is la n d , Co n t e m p o r ar y

Three-piece set. Genuine Ostrich leather. Stamped .925. Length 35". E s t i m a t e $8 0 0 - 1 ,0 0 0 L o t 4 6 0 2

In various leathers including cowhide and American alligator. Lengths from 33" to 38".

2 0 / 21 s t C e n t u r y

Vicenza Noah’s Ark calfskin belt and five Doppia Vita belts. Lengths from 32" to 36".

L o t 4 6 0 4 M O SC H I NO C RO P P ED L E AT HE R J A C KET

Vera Pelle brown leather with a gold viscose lining. Ruffle design around the collar and wrists. Four non-symmetrical pockets with gold-tone hardware.

Shoulder length 17". Arm length 23.5".

Turned post with ball finial, 13 pegs and C-curved legs.

Height 69.5".

L o t 4 6 0 6

C O A T/ H AT R A CK

Baluster and ring-turned post on tripod base.

Height 81".

E s t i m a t e $5 0 0 - 1 ,0 0 0

1) Waldorf Tuxedo Company After Six blazer with two outer pockets and two inner pockets. Breast pocket with black paisley handkerchief. Shoulder length 16". Arm length 23". Overall length 28".

2) After Six dress shirt with front pleating details. 100% cotton. Size 15/33.

3) Dress pants with two back pockets and two side pockets hidden in the side seams. Lacks label, but appears to be of the same fabric and similar construction to the blazer. Roomy seam allowance. Waist approx. 32". Length approx. 28.5". All on original hanger in original Waldorf Tuxedo Co. garment bag.

1) Nicely constructed long blazer with three pockets and three concealable buttons. Fully lined. Brand tag removed. Retains care label. US Size 10. UK Size 12. 100% wool. Lining 50% viscose/rayon and 50% acetate. Length approx. 38".

2) Matching floor length skirt. Lacks tags. Waist approx. 30.5". Length approx. 38".

1) Double-breasted blazer with fur lapel and sleeve ends. Nicely lined with interior button. Sewn-in shoulder pads. 100% wool. Size 42. Shoulder length approx. 15".

Overall length 24".

2) Kokin hat with fur rim. 100% wool felt. Length 12".

1) Double-breasted blazer with fur lapel and sleeve ends. Nicely lined with interior button. Sewn-in shoulder pads. 100% wool. Size 42. Shoulder length approx. 15".

Overall length 24".

C L A U DE R A P P A R IS WO O L AN D F U R B L A ZE R A N D K O KI N H A T

2) Kokin hat with fur rim. 100% wool felt. Length 12".

1) Double-breasted blazer with fur lapel and sleeve ends. Nicely lined with interior button. Sewn-in shoulder pads. 100% wool. Size 42. Shoulder length approx. 15".

Overall length 24".

E s t i m a t e $2 0 0 - 3

2) Kokin hat with fur rim. 100% wool felt. Length 12".

E s t i m a t e $2 0 0 - 3 00

By various designs including Kokin, Whittall & Shon and Lilo. Rim diameters from 11" to 13". E s t i m a t e $1 5

L o t 4 6 1 0

F O U R W I NT E R H AT S

U n i t e d S t a t e s , 1 9 80 s / 2 00 0s

By various designs including Kokin, Whittall & Shon and Lilo.

Rim diameters from 11" to 13".

E s t i m a t e $1 5 0 - 2 50

By various designs including Kokin, Whittall & Shon and Lilo. Rim diameters from 11" to 13". E s t i m a t e $1 5 0 - 2 50 L o t 4 6 1 1

One with brown leather detailing and one with silver and zipper detailing. Rim diameters from 12" to 14". E s t i m a t e $1 0 0 - 2 00

T H RE E K O KI N WO O L H A T S N e w Y o r k , 1 98 0 s / 2 00 0 s

L o t 4 6 1 1

One with brown leather detailing and one with silver and zipper detailing. Rim diameters from 12" to 14".

T H RE E K O KI N WO O L H A T S

N e w Y o r k , 1 98 0 s / 2 00 0 s

One with brown leather detailing and one with silver and zipper detailing. Rim diameters from 12" to 14".

E s t i m a t e $1 0 0 - 2 00

Matching blazer and skirt in a blue geometric fabric. Blazer with mauve fabric with blue felt floral decorations to collar and end of sleeves. Blazer unlined. Skirt lined. 80% polyester. 20% acrylic. Size 3. Shoulder approx. 15". Blazer length approx. 31". Skirt waist approx. 29". Skirt length 20".

1) Navy blue blazer with blue and gold-tone buttons with a gold-tone chain. Breast pocket and two faux side pockets. Bodice lined. Sleeves unlined. Shoulder width approx. 15". Length 32".

2) Lily Farouche Munich black leather belt with silver and gold-tone studs, pins and other adornments. Length 30.5".

3) Gold-tone enamel mouse brooch. Marked "SJ". Length 1.75".

4) Sterling silver pig brooch. Marked "Mexico TC-66 925". Length 2.5".

5) Rhinestone elephant and baby brooch. Length 2.25".

2 0 t h C e n t u r y

1) Alexis Kirk gold and red vase-shaped buckle.

2-3) Two Mimi Di N gold buckles; a hummingbird and a flower. All labeled.

Heights from 2.5" to 3.5".

19 8 0s

Belts in black, white and tan. Brass buckle with white, blue, and green gems. Belt lengths approx. 30". Buckle length 6.5".

1) Vidrio Argentina dress with nicely varied textures. 90% viscose. 10% elastomeric.

2) Unlabeled knit dress.

3) Unlabeled dress with attached turtleneck sweater. Bottom half lined with a semi-sheer overlay. Lengths to approx. 60".

1) Nuevo Borgo Italy semi-sheer shirt. With one button and two outer pockets. 79% cotton. 21% polyester. Size 44.

2) Ernestina Cerini Italy skirt. 50% wool. 50% acrylic. Size 42.

3) Ingrorose Italy skirt with matching belt. 74% acetate. 26% viscose. Size 44.

4) Black pants with faded labels. Size 8.

C i r c a 1 98 0 s

1) Silver Judith Leiber Koi Gold Fish belt.

2) Alexis Kirk white and gold starburst belt.

3) Alexis Kirk gold and silver braided snake belt.

4) Alexis Kirk white and gold crater belt.

1) Silver Judith Leiber Koi Gold Fish belt.

Lengths from 29.5" to 37".

2) Alexis Kirk white and gold starburst belt.

3) Alexis Kirk gold and silver braided snake belt.

1) Silver Judith Leiber Koi Gold Fish belt.

2) Alexis Kirk white and gold starburst belt.

3) Alexis Kirk gold and silver braided snake belt.

4) Alexis Kirk white and gold crater belt. Lengths from 29.5" to 37". E s t i m a

4) Alexis Kirk white and gold crater belt. Lengths from 29.5" to 37".

L o t 4 6 1 9

F O U R C O NTE M P O R A RY F A S H IO

Two alligator leather belts, a genuine leather belt from the Ritz Collection, and a belt from a Californian designer. Lengths from 33.75" to 37". E s t i m a t e $2 0 0 - 3 00 L

Two alligator leather belts, a genuine leather belt from the Ritz Collection, and a belt from a Californian designer. Lengths from 33.75" to 37". E s t i m a t e $2 0 0 - 3 00 L o t 4 6 2

Two alligator leather belts, a genuine leather belt from the Ritz Collection, and a belt from a Californian designer. Lengths from 33.75" to 37".

y Italian and American belts, including calfskin and reptile. Three brass belt buckles. Belt lengths approx. 37". Buckle heights approx. 2".

Italian and American belts, including calfskin and reptile. Three brass belt buckles. Belt lengths approx. 37". Buckle heights approx. 2". E s t i m a t e $2 0 0 - 2 50 L o t 4 6 1 8 T H RE E A L

2 0 t h / 2 1s t C e n t u r y Italian and American belts, including calfskin and reptile. Three brass belt buckles. Belt lengths approx. 37". Buckle heights approx. 2".

T H RE E S K I RT S

1) Tasouris Paris skirt. Deep purple fabric by the waist with an unlined semi-sheer purple fabric below. 100% viscose and 79% cotton, 21% modal. Waist approx. 27". Length 35".

2) Marcel Marongiu France skirt. Red fabric with a nice sheen and floral cutouts close to the scalloped hem. Unlined. Size 40. 70% acetate. 30% silk. Waist approx. 26". Length 34".

3) Unlabeled sequin skirt with a 10" side slit. Dark gray lining. Elasticated waistband. Waist approx. 24". Length 32.5".

2) Marcel Marongiu France skirt. Red fabric with a nice sheen and floral cutouts close to the scalloped hem. Unlined. Size 40. 70% acetate. 30% silk. Waist approx. 26". Length 34".

3) Unlabeled sequin skirt with a 10" side slit. Dark gray lining. Elasticated waistband. Waist approx. 24". Length 32.5".

1) Black Carter slip dress with lace detailing to straps and hem. Nice French seams. Length approx. 51".

T H RE E D RE S SE S

1) Black Carter slip dress with lace detailing to straps and hem. Nice French seams. Length approx. 51".

2-3) Two near-matching thin floor length dresses lacking tags. One in a green fabric and the other in a black and purple semi-sheer fabric. Both with a thin shawl. The black and purple also with a neck scarf. Lengths approx. 58".

1-5) Five straw hats; three Kokin, one Whittall & Shon and one from the Scala Collection.

6) Kokin tweed cloth rimmed hat. Rim lengths from 11" to 16.5".

1-5) Five straw hats; three Kokin, one Whittall & Shon and one from the Scala Collection.

6) Kokin tweed cloth rimmed hat. Rim lengths from 11" to 16.5".

Black wool with embroidered flowers. With pockets. Fringe ends. Size 2. 100% wool.

Length including fringe approx. 60".

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G R A Z I A F A V A M I L AN O D RE S S A ND C A RD IG AN

Dress with ribbing details and three large rhinestone buttons. Matching cardigan with six large rhinestone buttons. Size M. 100% lana wool. Dress length approx. 45".

E s t i m a t e $2 0 0 - 3 00

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F I V E ST R A W S U MM ER H A T S

2 0 t h / 2 1s t C e n t u r y

Including designs from Kokin and a pink and blue striped hat marked "Made in Italy".

Rim diameters from 14" to 16".

E s t i m a t e $1 5 0 - 2 50

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F O U R S T R A W H AT S

2 0 t h / 2 1s t C e n t u r y

Two by Kokin and two with floral decoration. Rim diameters from 16.25" to 18.5".

E s t i m a t e $1 0 0 - 2 00

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F I V E P I CN I C IT EM S

2 0 t h / 2 1s t C e n t u r y

1) Chinese export wicker basket traveling tea service. Height 8". Diameter 9.5".

2) Stephanie Wood (England, Circa 1980s) triangular-form crossbody purse. Leather and purportedly Liberty London fabric. 6.75" x 11.5".

3-5) Three straw hats from New York designers including Kokin. Rim diameters from 12" to 16".

E s t i m a t e $3 0 0 - 4 00

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T H RE E DE S IG NE R B AGS

2 0 t h / 2 1s t C e n t u r y

1) Marc Jacobs green leather flap satchel. With gold-tone hardware and twist closure. Height 8.5". Width 13". Depth 4".

2) Maison Mollerus black handbag. With gold-tone hardware. Height 9". Width 11.5". Depth 5".

3) Black Italian leather half-bucket bag. With gold-tone hardware. Height 8.5". Width 8.5". Depth 5".

E s t i m a t e $3 0 0 - 5 00

In mustard. With gold tone hardware and rolled handles. Height 11". Width 13.5". Depth 6.5".