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Lot Description

Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Black Dress with Two Ruffled Jackets1980-90s

This lot includes two jackets with a dress.

THE FIRST
Haute Couture black single shoulder dress with side zip closure.
Unlabeled, attributed to Pierre Cardin
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 32.75"
Waist: 32"
Hips: 36"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 59.5"

THE SECOND
Haute Couture bright pink silk taffeta single sleeve ruched jacket with large ruffled edge, and a single snap closure with hook and eye.
Label: Pierre Cardin
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 23"
Waist: 21.5"
Hips: 19.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 28.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27.5"

THE THIRD
Haute Couture white silk taffeta single sleeve ruched jacket with large ruffled edge, and a single snap closure with hook and eye and black bow detail.
Label: Pierre Cardin
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 23"
Waist: 21.5"
Hips: 19.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 28.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27.5"

Property from the Collection of Countess Anita von Galen

This lot is one of sixty-seven in this auction from Countess Anita von Galen, a German aristocrat and socialite known for her avant-garde sense of style and brilliant entertaining. Over the years, the Countess von Galen has used her visionary eye and a penchant for unique silhouettes to build an extraordinary collection of haute couture. She considered Hubert de Givenchy (Lots 1-18) and his partner, Philippe Venet, also a couturier (Lots 19-20), close friends, with Givenchy designing the baptismal gown (Lot 1) for her only son, Ferdinand Otto von Galen. Beyond her friendship with the couple, Countess von Galen was an ardent supporter of emerging, avant-garde designers including Pierre Cardin (Lots 25-48), Kansai Yamamoto (Lots 61-62), and Yohji Yamamoto (Lot 63).

Condition Report

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good though there are a few faint marks along the neckline by the one shoulder as well as marks along the bottom hem. There is another faint mark on the center back about mid way down. There are a few pulled threads in the front lining on the upper left side and a white mark on the center back of the lining mid way down.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally though there are multiple spots on the lower back part of the ruffle and wrapping towards the left side. There is also faint soiling on the right side under the arm.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good though there is some soiling in the lining around the arm hole as well as a few faint marks on the interior of the flounce on the center back and above the armhole. There are a few small spots throughout the outside ruching. On the outside of the ruffle is a mark above the black bow.

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