Lot 88
  • 88

Balenciaga Haute couture, printemps-été 1967

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description

  • Lace
A short lace evening dress with raised cordonnets of ivory picot tape and hem of pink gazar with self-fringe 

Provenance

From the wardrobe of Mrs D, who ordered this model for her engagement

Literature

Modèle similaire présenté dans:

Balenciaga: Magicien de la dentelle, Somogy Editions d'art, Paris, 2015, pp. 86-87

Condition

A Balenciaga couture lace( 'zocolo omit)' cocktail dress, SS 1967, Paris labelled but not numbered, the white lace over-dress with raised cordonnets of ivory picot tape, and hem of pink slubbed gazar with self-fringe; the integral ivory silk slip with embellished hem of matching lace and central bow, bust 86cm, 34in Good condition, very fresh. Atelier label as well as main label; Faint yellow stain to front skirt lining.
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