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Marcel Rochas Haute couture, 1948
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- robe en gros de Tours
A Gros de Tours embroidered sheath
Literature
Similar dress in:
Sophie Rochas, Marcel Rochas: audace et création, Flammarion, Paris, 2015, pp. 236-237
Condition
A Marcel Rochas couture ivory Gros de Tours silk sheath, 1948, labelled and numbered 9392, the strapless corsetted bodice adorned with snaking raised work-silk-wrapped curleques, silk covered bobbles, scattered with rhinestones and pearl beads, the curved upper bodice edges echoed in the band above the flounced mermaid hem, bust 81-86cm, 32-34in, waist 65cm, 25 1/2in
Fair condition. Bodice boning needs re-stitching in places, slight soiling to curved bodice flaps and faint perspiration rings at the underarms; beading and embroidery is generally good, slight losses, two brown stains each approx 1 x 2cm to front skirt above curved flaps, and a few small speckled stains in this area too; Front skirt flounce generally scattered with light brown stains including 3 droplet stains each approx 2cm long centre front, 2 x 2cm stains to front left side of flounce ; hem area is peppered with small rust spots, some brown spot stains; Back of dress - faint grey soil marks at derriere level, brown speckling along hem and along a couple of the fold lines, hem needs re-stitching
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."