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COUTURE * VINTAGE CLOTHING * FASHION OBJECTS

Wed, Nov 12, 2014 09:00AM EST
Lot 307

BALMAIN COUTURE EVENING GOWN, A-W 1948

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$2,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$40,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$500,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $25,000
Black wool crepe fitted sheath, narrow deep V neck, long sleeves, attached semi-circular back train, label "PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS", linen tape "12819.V2359", B 36", W 28" H 35", L 56"-66", (small hole in top layer of front hem, group of moth holes on train, large white stains on train lining) very good. 1945 was Pierre Balmain's first collection. Suddon-Cleaver Costume Collection