Anonymous Circa 1925–30 Gold lamé evening gown entirely embroidered with small white and coral tube beads in a pattern of stylized blooming roses, featuring wide straps and an openwork back. Small size, approximately a modern 34/36 (a few small missing beads and pulled threads) This dress comes from the “Objets familiers de Mistinguett” auction held on May 15, 1974, at the Hôtel Drouot. Includes a document written by the auction expert, a contemporary inventory slip, and correspondence. We are including a set acquired at the same auction: - a white fox stole. 210 x 35 cm - a pair of long gloves in black leather and tulle embroidered with sequins and rhinestones, labeled Nicolet - a pair of long cream leather gloves decorated with gray flowers featuring hearts of gold sequins, labeled Alexandrine (sequins missing, signs of wear) - a two-piece belt consisting of silver plated metal plates set with large green and red stones. Size 70/75 (one of the green stones is chipped)
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Estimate
€1,000 - €1,500
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Anonymous
Circa 1925–30
Gold lamé evening gown entirely embroidered with small white and coral tube beads in a pattern of stylized blooming roses, featuring wide straps and an openwork back. Small size, approximately a modern 34/36
(a few small missing beads and pulled threads)
This dress comes from the “Objets familiers de Mistinguett” auction held on May 15, 1974, at the Hôtel Drouot. Includes a document written by the auction expert, a contemporary inventory slip, and correspondence.
We are including a set acquired at the same auction:
- a white fox stole. 210 x 35 cm
- a pair of long gloves in black leather and tulle embroidered with sequins and rhinestones, labeled Nicolet
- a pair of long cream leather gloves decorated with gray flowers featuring hearts of gold sequins, labeled Alexandrine (sequins missing, signs of wear)
- a two-piece belt consisting of silver plated metal plates set with large green and red stones. Size 70/75 (one of the green stones is chipped)
Sale
Thursday 29 October・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon
17, rue de la Grange-Batelière
75009 Paris