Joui Schiesser Silk Gazar Dress with Feathered Sleeves, 1960-70s

The Countess can be seen wearing this dress at a dinner at the same table as her husband, and other guests, including Heidi Balzer, Dino Fabbri, and Hans Hellmut Kirst.

Red silk gazar A-line dress with jewel neckline, red feathered sleeves bell sleeves, and center back zipper closure.
Label: Couture / Joui Schiesser / Frankfurt
Size Label: M
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 34.25"
Waist: 30.5"
Hips: 38.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 59.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 29"

Property from the Collection of Countess Anita von Galen

This lot is one of sixty-seven in this auction from Countess Anita von Galen, a German aristocrat and socialite known for her avant-garde sense of style and brilliant entertaining. Over the years, the Countess von Galen has used her visionary eye and a penchant for unique silhouettes to build an extraordinary collection of haute couture. She considered Hubert de Givenchy (Lots 1-18) and his partner, Philippe Venet, also a couturier (Lots 19-20), close friends, with Givenchy designing the baptismal gown (Lot 1) for her only son, Ferdinand Otto von Galen. Beyond her friendship with the couple, Countess von Galen was an ardent supporter of emerging, avant-garde designers including Pierre Cardin (Lots 25-48), Kansai Yamamoto (Lots 61-62), and Yohji Yamamoto (Lot 63).