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Pierre Balmain Haute Couture, 1953
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Robe de cocktail en velours noir, travail de fleurs en bouillonné de mousseline, tiges et feuilles en minuscules rubans réalisé par la Maison Lesage
- velours et mousseline
Provenance
Garde-robe du mannequin vedette de la maison Balmain, Paulette.
Condition
The blossoms are made from chiffon in shades of pink. These are discoloured at the underarms and some of the blossoms have slightly frayed edges (see pics). The trailing leaves and tendrils are in different coloured narrow green ribbon and these are good condition. The velvet is dark and good generally. Two small vertical repairs at the front waist approx 1cm and .5cm long (see pics)
The inner tulle corset is grimey in appearance and the upper inner pink silk edging is stained. There are a few small holes in the corset tulle. The bodice has been tucked and stitched in place to make the upper edge slightly smaller probably to prevent gaping. The pink taffeta lining to the velvet skirt has numerous damp speckles. The black rayon and tulle petticoat layers are good.
b.81cm, 32in, w.55cm, 21 1/2in
no. 59158
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."