Lot 82
  • 82

Roger Vivier pour Christian Dior, 1957

Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 EUR
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Description

  • Silk, feather of kingfisher
A pair of kingfisher feather and trompe-l'oeil printed shoes

Exhibited

A similar model is kept in the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art collection

Literature

Similar model presented in:

Les souliers de Roger Vivier, catalogue d'exposition, Paris, Musée des arts de la mode (9 décembre 1987 -13 mars 1988), Paris, 1987, book cover

Condition

Roger Vivier for Christian Dior, A fine pair of 'Kingfisher' evening shoes, 1957,the uppers covered overall in feather print faille, and applied to the front and side upper edges with real feathers, with curved, scooped sides, tall stiletto heel, 28cm, 11in long (2) Good condition, very fresh, look little worn, slight brown discoloration between upper and heel on outside edge of left shoe - but not immediately noticeable
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