Lot 47
Christian Dior Beaded and Sequined Silk Jacket and Dress, 1980s 
Sale 1105 - Luxe Holiday
Dec 1, 2022 10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$600 - $800

Sold for $1,750

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Christian Dior Beaded and Sequined Silk Jacket and Dress, 1980s 

The twenty-five lots of Dior haute couture in this auction (Lots 46-70) represent the work of nearly every creative director at the House of Dior.

This lot includes three haute couture items: Dress, Jacket, Belt

Ensemble of cream silk embroidered with beads and sequins in a floral and line pattern and made with a sleeveless dress, long sleeve jacket, and belt. The dress has a rounded neck and straight skirt with beading throughout with clusters of sequins that form floral designs. 
THE FIRST- Jacket 
Label: Christian Dior Paris 
Size Label: Not sized 
Style/Serial No.: Not labeled 
 
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 30" 
Waist: 33" 
Hips: 34" 
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 27.5" 
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32"

THE SECOND - Dress 
Label: Christian Dior Paris 
Size Label: N/A 
Style/Serial No.: N/A 
 
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders:
Chest: 28" 
Waist: 27" 
Hips: 27.5' 
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 58"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): N/A 
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from a Private Collection, Arlington, Virginia
Condition Report
Condition: 
The overall condition is good with some very faint spots on the chiffon throughout the dress. Some areas of beading has started to come loose in some areas. The shoulder pads are detaching from the jacket. A few small separations to the top of the pleating at the dress and a separation at the top of the box pleat on the jacket. 
 
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