Lot 23
  • 23

Chanel Haute Couture, 1960

Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 EUR
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Description

  • Tailleur en tweed ficelle, gansé de gros-grain fuchsia rebrodé d'un galon de laine marine, bustier assorti à la ganse du tailleur
  • tweed et laine

Provenance

Garde-robe de Mademoiselle Judith Magre.

Condition

Skirt – exterior is good but the beige silk lining is frayed around the waistband area. The zip is broken. The banded grosgrain bodice is very fresh, looks little worn, good condition. The jacket –bad perspiration staining at underarms and wear to the silk. One armhole has torn lining. The lining is soiled especially above the chain area of the hem. Exterior of jacket is clean in appearance and good. Bodice bust 81cm, 32in, waist 66cm, 26in. Skirt waist 61cm, 24in; jacket bust 92cm, 36in
"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."

Catalogue Note

La princesse Paola, future reine des Belges et Elizabeth Taylor ont commandé ce modèle.

Modèle comparable reproduit dans :
Maria Spitz, The Chanel legend, Draiflessen collection, pp. 66 et 69.