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CHRISTIAN DIOR By JOHN GALLIANO (’ESPRIT DE BOUDOIR’ COLLECT…
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CHRISTIAN DIOR By JOHN GALLIANO (’ESPRIT DE BOUDOIR’ COLLECT…
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Estimate €3,000 - €5,000
Voluntary lot
Description
CHRISTIAN DIOR By JOHN GALLIANO (’ESPRIT DE BOUDOIR’ COLLECTION, SPRING-SUMMER 1998 READY-TO-WEAR)
A long dress in absinthe-green silk chiffon, intricately crafted and embroidered on the bias, embellished with Art Deco-inspired friezes in silver thread, asymmetrical sleeve on the right-hand side embellished with champagne-coloured fancy pearlescent beads, twisted cannetille cords in a pale gold patina accented with gold beads and rows of coloured seed beads on a flesh-coloured silk background, sleeve edge fringed with oblong drop-shaped pearls, a thin pearl strap on the left side, the hem of the skirt forming a small train, lined in silk crepe
(approx. T S)
(numerous loose threads, missing pearls, patina on the mother-of-pearl of some of the pendant pearls, a small stitch requiring mending at the end of the beaded strap within the lining)
Illustrations: Nicole Kidman for ‘Harper’s Bazaar’ ’ Australia, March 1998 (all rights reserved)
Bibliography: “Dior Défilés”, Editions de la Martinière, 2017.
Expert: Elisabeth TELLIEZ
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About the sale
Clothing - Jewellery - Watches - Vintage Fashion
Auction location
Auction time
09/24/2026 at 2:00 PM
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