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Geoffrey Beene's Legacy Continues

Capsule continues to offer property from the collection of the Estate of Geoffrey Beene.

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June 22, 2023

The Luxury Sale by Capsule is an upcoming auction event scheduled for June 29th. This auction marks Capsule's inaugural luxury auction and will showcase a wide range of exquisite items. The collection includes fine jewelry, silverware, fashion items, and fashion illustrations.

Capsule continues to present items from the collection of the Estate of Geoffrey Beene. Items include fashion illustrations by notable artists Joe Eula, Issey Miyake, Michaele Volbracht, Alfredo Cabrera, Sirichai, Ruben Toledo, and Jesper Nyeboe. These original illustrations showcase the artistic talent associated with the fashion house. The auction will also feature a rare selection of vintage bespoke mannequins. All Geoffrey Beene lots will be sold to support the Geoffrey Beene Cancer Research Center at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. By participating in this auction, buyers will not only acquire remarkable pieces but also contribute to a worthy cause.


The Luxury Sale by Capsule promises to be a remarkable event, combining the allure of luxury brands and the opportunity to support cancer research.

Lot 7: Alfredo Cabrera, 4 Illustrations for Geoffrey Beene (1995)

Lot 7 | Alfredo Cabrera, 4 Illustrations for Geoffrey Beene (1995)

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Lot 19: Issey Miyake, Fashion Illustration for Geoffrey Beene

Lot 7 | Issey Miyake, Fashion Illustration for Geoffrey Beene (1969)

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Lot 21: Jesper Nyeboe, 5 Illustrations for Geoffrey Beene (1984)

Lot 21 | Jesper Nyeboe, 5 Illustrations for Geoffrey Beene (1984)

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Lot 33: Sirichai, 3 Fashion Paintings For Geoffrey Beene

Lot 33 | Sirichai, 3 Fashion Paintings For Geoffrey Beene

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Lot 38: Ruben Toledo, Advertisement for Paper Magazine Spring 1988

Lot 38 | Ruben Toledo, Advertisement for Paper Magazine Spring 1988

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Lot 40: Joe Eula, Geoffrey Beene

Lot 40 | Joe Eula, Geoffrey Beene

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Two years after Geoffrey Beene's death in 2004, the Geoffrey Beene Foundation was established in his honor. The mission of the Foundation is to support critical philanthropic causes, the most important being the establishment in 2006 of the Geoffrey Beene Cancer Research Center at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Since its creation in 2006, the Geoffrey Beene Cancer Research Center has served as a nucleus for revolutionary new research approaches in preventing, diagnosing, and treating cancer.

Lot 47: Geoffrey Beene Couture Glove Samples, Group of 2

Lot 47 | Geoffrey Beene Couture Glove Samples, Group of 2

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Lot 65: 2 Geoffrey Beene Vintage Designer Mannequins

Lot 65 | 2 Geoffrey Beene Vintage Designer Mannequins

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Lot 72: Geoffrey Beene, Atelier Mannequin

Lot 72 | Geoffrey Beene, Atelier Mannequin

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Lot 73: Otto Monestier, Modernist Kinetic Torso

Lot 73 | Otto Monestier, Modernist Kinetic Torso

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As one of the most awarded fashion designers in American history, Beene's legacy as an American fashion icon continues on today as exhibitions celebrating his work can be found nationwide. His work is being celebrated by the current exhibition MOVE: The Modern Cut of Geoffrey Beene at the  Phoenix Art Museum, and an upcoming exhibit at the LSU Textile & Costume Museum. 

Lot 74: Geoffrey Beene's Louis Vuitton Daily Case

Lot 74 | Geoffrey Beene's Louis Vuitton Daily Case

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The Luxury Sale will be held on June 29th, 11am ET. 


Exhibition Hours:

Tuesday June 27th 11am-3pm

Wednesday June 28th 11am-3pm

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