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Lot 58
Two Jean de Castelbajac Plush Coats, 1990s
Sale 1038 - Summer Fashion & Accessories
Jun 2, 2022 10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
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Estimate
$400 - 600
Price Realized
$1,063
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Two Jean de Castelbajac Plush Coats, 1990s

These coats capture the youthful vigor central to Jean Charles de Castelbajac’s body of work. Their plush fabric recalls the teddy bear coat for which he became known in 1988, and likewise exemplify his attraction to primary colors and simple geometric forms. Castelbajac is credited for bringing the spirit of pop art into modern fashion, commercial and playful.

This lot includes two coats.

THE FIRST
Red synthetic plush wrap style coat with yellow plush interior, an exaggerated notched lapel with D-rings along the under collar, long sleeves, and front button closure.
Label: Jean Charles De Castelbajac / KO and CO
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 34.25"
Chest: 54"
Waist: 54"
Hips: 63"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 35.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 37"

THE SECOND
Green, blue, and purple color blocked synthetic plush sleeveless wrap style coat with notched lapel with two blue leather buckles on the back of the collar with D-rings, and front button closure.
Label:  Jean Charles De Castelbajac / KO and CO
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 24.5"
Chest: 50"
Waist: 49.5"
Hips: 52"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 34"
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).
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