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Lot 46

Three Givenchy Haute Couture Blouses, 1980-90s

Lot 46

Three Givenchy Haute Couture Blouses, 1980-90s

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $500 - $700

Estimate$500 – $700

Status

Closed

Three Givenchy Haute Couture Blouses, 1980-90s

This lot includes three blouses.

THE FIRST
Haute Couture black and blue paisley print silk jacquard blouse with a ruffled neckline and sleeve cuffs, attached necktie, and center front button closure.
Label: Givenchy
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13.75"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 38"
Hips: 38"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 22.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33.5"

THE SECOND
Haute Couture black, white, and brown leopard print velveteen blouse with ruched mock neck, cuffed sleeves, and front hidden button and hook and eye closures.
Label: Givenchy
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: 70510

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 37.5"
Hips: 37.25"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 21.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32"

THE THIRD
Haute Couture red, black, and tan silk houndstooth glen plaid blouse with satin weave octagons, padded shoulders into gathered full sleeves with buttoned barrel cuffs, and front hidden button closure.
Label: Givenchy
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16.75"
Chest: 42.5"
Waist: 43.25"
Hips: 43.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 25.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 36.5"

Property from the Collection of Susan Gutfreund, New York, New York

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is a soiled spot on the left front chest, sleeve, and mid point of the center front placket. There is some minor soiling internally under the arms.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good though there is moderate soiling under each arm.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with minor interior soiling under each arm and there are some loose stitches on the back top placket just above the top snap near waist.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

timothylong@hindmanauctions.com 312.334.4222

Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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Spring Fashion: Centuries of Style

Three Givenchy Haute Couture Blouses, 1980-90s

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