Ao Dai traditional dress, circa 1935 According to the current owner, this dress was made by the Brocard workshops for Nam Phuong, wife of Bao Dai, the last emperor of Vietnam. It is entirely embroidered with polychrome sequins, decorated with two phoenixes, one on the front, the other on the back, and flowers. Silver passementerie buttonholes. Purple silk satin lining. Very small size (a few small chips, some discoloration). Height: 123 cm We thank Sylvie Daniel for describing this lot.
Estimate
€1,000 - €1,500
Result
€1,263
Buyer's premium
32%
Ao Dai traditional dress, circa 1935
According to the current owner, this dress was made by the Brocard workshops for Nam Phuong, wife of Bao Dai, the last emperor of Vietnam. It is entirely embroidered with polychrome sequins, decorated with two phoenixes, one on the front, the other on the back, and flowers. Silver passementerie buttonholes. Purple silk satin lining. Very small size (a few small chips, some discoloration).
Height: 123 cm
We thank Sylvie Daniel for describing this lot.
Sale
Friday 24 April・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris