Lot 40
Five Christian Dior Pieces: One Silk Oversized Shirt and Skirt, One Floral Dress with Belt, One Tropical Print Tunic
Sale 932 - A Life in Couture: The Collection of Michelle Smith
Sep 21, 2021 10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$500 - $700

Sold for $1,250

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Five Christian Dior Pieces: One Silk Oversized Shirt and Skirt, One Floral Dress with Belt, One Tropical Print Tunic

The lot contains two ensembles and one tunic.

THE FIRST
Black floral printed silk oversized shirt tunic with pointed collar, drop shouldered sleeve, and center front button down closure; paired with matching full skirt with left side seam zipper closure.
Label: Christian Dior / Paris
Size Label: 10
Style/Serial No.: 911B51A6808 Top / 911J23A6808 Skirt

Approximate Measurements:
TOP
Shoulders: 33.5"
Chest: 72"
Waist: 74"
Hips: 76"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 35.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31"

SKIRT
Waist: 31.5"
Hips: 46"
Length (side waist band to hem): 35"

THE SECOND
Gray, green, and red floral print silk sleeveless dress with full skirt and left side zipper closure with thin black silk belt. Spring 2019.
Label: Christian Dior / Paris
Size Label: 10
Style/Serial No.: 921R05A6909

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 10.75"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 32"
Hips: 42"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 52"
Belt Length: 34.5"
Belt Width: 0.5"

THE THIRD
Light green tropical print cotton tunic with banded collar, long sleeves with barrel cuffs, and front 1/2 button down closure.
Label: Christian Dior / Paris
Size Label: 14
Style/Serial No.: 951B08A3952

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17.5"
Chest: 51"
Waist: 51.5"
Hips: 55"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 34.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34.5"
Property from the Collection of Michelle Smith, Washington, D.C.
Condition Report
Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues. Appears unworn. Belt is still in original packaging with original sales tag and dust bag.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues. Appears unworn.

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