Fraudster Melissa Caddick's designer clothing, art heading for auction
Designer clothing, art and footwear that once belonged to fraudster Melissa Caddick, who disappeared in November 2020 and was found in 2023 by a coroner to have died in unknown circumstances, is headed for auction.
Auctioneer Shapiros will host the online bidding tomorrow, February 8, from 6pm.
Caddick's former worldly goods, put forward by the receivers, make up a significant part of what's on offer - these items are among them.
Lot 285
A size F38 Christian Dior day dress: textured woven blend in neutral palette, with V neck, high waisted seam, back zip closure, labelled "Christian Dior Paris, made in Italy".
Estimated sale price: $200 - $400
Lot 287
A size 38 Chanel evening midi dress; black lace with ruffle trim on straps, stretch cotton blend, with linen lining, chevron pattern waistline, labelled "Chanel", minor hole in dress.
Estimated sale price: $200 - $300
Lot 280
A size F38 Christian Dior picnic dress: black gingham check, featuring black button closure, waisted seam with pleats, capped sleeves, classic pointed collar, with two side pockets, labelled "Christian Dior Paris, made in France, 55 per cent silk, 45 per cent cotton".
Estimated sale price: $200 - $400
Lot 281
A size four, belt size S Oscar De La Renta primavera dress: green, cream floral brocade, featuring yellow daffodils and various flowers, waisted and pleated, with zip at back, labelled "Oscar De La Renta, made in Italy", together with matching cream leather belt, stamped "Oscar De La Renta, genuine leather".
Estimated sale price: $300 - $500
Lot 371
John Olsen's "Tree Frogs" limited edition fine art reproduction, edition: 5/65, numbered, titled and signed below image "5/65, Tree Frogs, John Olsen". Measures 65cm by 66cm.
Estimated sale price: $800 - $1200
Let 283
A small size Dolce & Gabbana sacred heart brocade mini-dress: black with red and gold, puff sleeves, waisted with seams, zip at back, fully lined, labelled "Dolce & Gabbana, made in Italy, 98 per cent silk", (A/F) minor wear.
Estimated sale price: $100 - $200
Lot 370
Three pairs of Chanel size 37 sneakers, one navy with cream leather, white "CC", labelled "Chanel"; together with black laser cut circle pattern sneakers, gold tone hardware at heel, embossed "Louis Vuitton"; together with white sneakers with pewter stripe, labelled "Valentino Garavani"
Estimated sale price: $200 - $300
Lot 290
One size S Gucci spring dress and one size 38 Alexander McQueen feather jacket; pink texture pleated fabric with metallic silver thread, sleeveless with waisted seam, zip at back, labelled "Gucci, made in Italy"; together with lightweight feather blush pink sleeved jacket, with hooked closure, labelled "Alexander McQueen".
Estimated sale price: $100 - $200
Lot 284
A small-size Christian Dior dress skirt: beige featuring black embroidery depicting floral motif, high waisted with small darts, zip to one side, two side pockets, lined, labelled "Christian Dior, made in Italy", occasional loose threads.
Estimated sale price: $300 - $500
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