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a woman in a white dress posing for a picturea man that is holding a white shirt in his handa picture of a man that is standing in front of a bara card that has a picture of a star on ita handwritten message on a piece of paper that says ben surf beda woman in a white dress posing for a picture
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52 - Ben VAUTIER, known as BEN (1935–2024)
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Estimate €2,000 - €3,000
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Description
Ben VAUTIER, known as BEN (1935–2024) “Touche moi”, 1999–2000 One-of-a-kind dress with letter appliqués, Couture Helenbeck (signs of wear and missing letters) An archive photograph and an invitation card to the party at Jimmy’s will be presented to the buyer. INCLUDED A framed reproduction of a quote by BEN on haute couture Dimensions 22 x 29 cm Created for the “Modern Art Couture” fashion show on 10 December 1999 at the Ferrero Gallery in Nice, featuring an original concept explained by Ben: “A painting doesn’t necessarily have to hang on a wall; you can also wear it.” The painting becomes portable. In 2000, a second Helenbeck Haute Couture fashion show took place at Jimmy’s in Monte Carlo in partnership with Ferrari.
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About the sale The Helenbeck Sisters’ Collection
Auction location
Auction time 09/24/2026 at 2:00 PM
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