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END-OF-SUMMER VINTAGE SPECTACULAR

Wed, Sep 9, 2020 07:00AM EDT
Lot 179

TWO DIOR DAY DRESSES, PARIS, 1951-1958

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
All pieces labeled "Christian Dior Inc. - New York": 1 black wool crepe cocktail dress w/ 2 tiered circular cap sleeve & florentine neckline to V back, fitted W, straight skirt gathered over H's, CB closure, c. 1951-1954, B 36.5", W 25", L 46", (small hole right knee, label detaching) very good; 1 cream & golden linen weave sleeveless day sheath w/ scoop neck, pleated over Hs into side panel & at either side of curved back W yoke, lined in ecru silk w/ CB zip & hook & eye closure & matching scoop neck, 3/4 length sleeve jacket, 3 oversized self covered CF button closures, draped back W 1/2 belt detail w/ 2 decorative self covered buttons, c. 1956-1958, B 36", W 30", L 41", (tack undone CB band of jacket, small tear to 1 button) very good.
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