Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Dress and Shoes, Spring-Summer 1965
Sale 690 - Haute Couture & Luxury Fall Fashion (Online Only)
Sep 17, 2019
10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$300 -
$500
Sold for $1,375
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Dress and Shoes, Spring-Summer 1965
Worn by Dame Olivia de Havilland
Light blue long dress with draped design over a boned inner bodice. The main seams of the ensemble are sewn by machine while the inside, finishing stitches are done by hand. Thin shoulder straps support the draped design, which pulls into a large bow at the center back. The havily boned bodice closes down the center back with numerous hooks and eyes. The dress closes down the center back with a zip. The matching shoes are made of a ribbed fabric with a pointed toe and stiletto heel.
Label: Christian Dior / Made in France / Paris / Printemps-Ete 1965
Haute Couture Unique ID Number: 1278
Shoe Label: Christian Dior / Paris
Approximate Flat Measurements Across the Front:
Bust: 14.5"
Waist: 12.5"
Hips: 15"
Length (from underarm): 47"
Shoe are without size label. Approximate shoe measurement from toe to heel: 10"
Shoe are without size label. Approximate shoe measurement from toe to heel: 10"
Haute Couture and Hollywood Designs worn by Dame Olivia de Havilland.
Condition Report
Condition:
The dress is in overall stable condition with overall discoloration of the fabric in vertical lines. Some of the hand-stitching on the inside of the bodice, around the front neckline and in the bow/closure at the center back are loose. The shoes are worn, discolored and faded.
The dress is in overall stable condition with overall discoloration of the fabric in vertical lines. Some of the hand-stitching on the inside of the bodice, around the front neckline and in the bow/closure at the center back are loose. The shoes are worn, discolored and faded.
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