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Balenciaga Haute couture, Autumn-Winter 1957
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Lace
A Marescot lace baby doll dress
Exhibited
A similar dress was presented during the Balenciaga exhibition at the Cité de la dentelle, Calais, from April 18th to August 31st 2015
Literature
Similar model presented in:
Balenciaga: Magicien de la dentelle, Somogy Editions d'art, Paris, 2015, pp. 80-81
Condition
A Balenciaga couture lace ‘baby doll’ dress, AW 1957, Paris labelled and numbered, 60861, the integral inner slip of nude crepe de chine covered in chiffon, with loose over-dress of black guipure with deep flounce to hem, bust 86cm, 34in
The inside slip-dress has been entirely re-sewn, made smaller and more fitted. All the seams have adjustments, slight wear to organza neck and arm, edging on inside shoulder linings - minor. Zip have been replaced. Lace overdress is good, slight wear at shoulders.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A portrait by Bernard Buffet showing his wife Anabel wearing a similar dress is kept in the collection of the Cristobal Balenciaga Foundation in Getaria, Spain.