Lot 14
  • 14

Christian Dior Haute couture par Yves Saint Laurent, printemps-été 1959

Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • Satin, tulle
A tulle dance dress adorned with ribbons and lace

Literature

Similar dress presented in: 

L'Officiel 1000 modèles, Dior: 60 ans de création, Editions Jalou, Paris, n°81, p. 59

Condition

A Christian Dior by Yves Saint Laurent tulle and lace gown, 1959, labelled and numbered 100038, the white tulle inner corset faced in black organza, the bodice of pin-tucked tulle with black satin closure and buttons, the finely pleated full skirt with vertical black ribbon stripes edged in ruffles of Valenciennes, over 8 layers of integral petticoats, bust 81cm, 32in, waist 62cm, 24 ½ in Good condition, looks little worn
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