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A Lauren Bacall stage-worn gown from Applause and the Tony Awards
10 December 2019, 14:00 PST
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A Lauren Bacall stage-worn gown from Applause and the Tony Awards
Full-length black evening gown completely adorned with vertical stripes of black bugle beads, with long tapered sleeves culminating in zip closures, a plunging V-neck backed with nude souffle and 4 large black beads, with a high leg slit, bearing an interior label inscribed, "Elizabeth Courtney Costumes / Hollywood." Bacall veered from her comfort zone when she took on the Broadway musical, Applause, in 1970. In this version of All About Eve set to music, Bacall played the formidable Margo Channing (played by Bette Davis in the film version) and successfully made it her own, winning the 1970 Tony Award for Best Actress. She wore this gown on stage during the run of Applause and also wore it while performing a number from the play at the 1970 Tony Awards. Upon her win, Bacall exclaimed, "It's the first prize I've ever gotten!" Accompanied by a photo of Bacall wearing the gown.
Provenance: The Collection of Bob Mackie, Julien's Auctions, September 17, 2018, lot 690.
Provenance: The Collection of Bob Mackie, Julien's Auctions, September 17, 2018, lot 690.


















