- 277
Designed by Pierre Balmain
Estimate
50 - 100 GBP
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Description
- Evening Shawl
- labelled Pierre Balmain, Paris
- blue woven silk
with ruched shoulder shrug and long straight sides, not lined, with label Pierre Balmain, Paris
Condition
Not lined. Small intentional hole centre of back. Tiny surface mark on reverse. Overall good condition. With label attached: Pierre Balmain, Paris.
"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
Jenny Yvonne Spanier (1904–1988), known as Ginette, was Director of Balmain from 1947 until 1976. She was a friend of Vivien and part of a glamorous circle, indeed Nöel Coward was to write the foreword to her 1959 biography It isn't All Mink and then Maurice Chevalier for the 1970 follow-up And Now It's Sables (1970).
Hugo Vickers writes, 'Then from 29 November to 5 December [in 1952 whilst on holiday with Nöel Coward] Coward's group, Larry and Vivien and John and Mary Mills flew to Paris. They were met by staunch friends Paul-Emile Seidmann and his wife Ginette Spanier (the directrice of Balmain), a couple who held more or less open house to visiting stars at 70 avenue Marceau' (Hugo Vickers, Vivien Leigh, London, 1988, p. 209).
Hugo Vickers writes, 'Then from 29 November to 5 December [in 1952 whilst on holiday with Nöel Coward] Coward's group, Larry and Vivien and John and Mary Mills flew to Paris. They were met by staunch friends Paul-Emile Seidmann and his wife Ginette Spanier (the directrice of Balmain), a couple who held more or less open house to visiting stars at 70 avenue Marceau' (Hugo Vickers, Vivien Leigh, London, 1988, p. 209).
All of Vivien's costumes for The Roman Spring of Mrs Stone (1961) were designed especially for her by the firm, as recorded in the film’s opening credits.