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Pierre Balmain Haute Couture, 1958
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 EUR
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Description
- Modèle "Infidèle"Robe de cocktail en organza de soie crème brodée de galons de paille naturelle et fil de soie vert pâle
- soie et organza
Condition
Good condition, the dress looks little worn. The organza over-dress has very faint perspiration stains at underarm edges. The raffia embroidery is exquisite and good. The separate strapless ivory faille undress has a white tulle over-lay to the corseted bodice. Under-dress is very fresh, clean and good.
b.84cm, 33in, w. 61cm, 21in.
no. 94740
"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."
Catalogue Note
Modèle exceptionnel pour sa broderie inspirée des gilets du XVIIIe siècle.
Modèle comparable reproduit dans:
Palmer White, Lesage maître brodeur de la haute couture, Editions du Chêne, Paris, 1994, p. 21.