Two Courrèges Knit Dresses, 1980-2000s

This lot includes two dresses.

THE FIRST
White cotton and mesh banded short sleeve dress with jewel neckline, two hip patch pockets, and front zipper closure.
Label: Courrèges
Size Label: 40
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.75"
Chest: 37.5"
Waist: 33"
Hips: 38"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 35.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 13.75"

THE SECOND
White cotton knit short sleeve dress with rib knit jewel neckline, and mesh backed keyhole detail.
Unlabeled, Attributed to Courrèges (logo embroidered on the front)
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements (unstretched):
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 33.25"
Waist: 31.75"
Hips: 35.25"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 33.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 16.25"

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).

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is a soiled spot on the front right panel by the hem as well as right above the waist. There is slight discoloration on the sleeves, primarily on the right sleeve and the paint is chipping on the zipper. There is soiling in he lining, mainly around the arm holes and by the hem and a small mark on the outer back left panel by the hem.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally though there are spots located on the front panels by the hem, on the right sleeve, front left panel along the chest , the center back by the hem, and light soiling along the neckline.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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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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