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Lot 28

Dress and Shoes, 1982. Dress design by Paul Zastupnevitch, made by Western Costume Company in Los Angeles. — Worn by Olivia de Havilland for ‘The Night of a Hundred Stars II” at the Radio City Hall in New York in 1985. Also worn for the White House State Dinner given by Ronald Reagan in honor of President Francois Mitterand on March 22, 1984.

Lot 28

Dress and Shoes, 1982. Dress design by Paul Zastupnevitch, made by Western Costume Company in Los Angeles.

Worn by Olivia de Havilland for ‘The Night of a Hundred Stars II” at the Radio City Hall in New York in 1985. Also worn for the White House State Dinner given by Ronald Reagan in honor of President Francois Mitterand on March 22, 1984.

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $400 - $600

Estimate$400 – $600

Status

Closed

Dress and Shoes, 1982. Dress design by Paul Zastupnevitch, made by Western Costume Company in Los Angeles.

Worn by Olivia de Havilland for ‘The Night of a Hundred Stars II” at the Radio City Hall in New York in 1985. Also worn for the White House State Dinner given by Ronald Reagan in honor of President Francois Mitterand on March 22, 1984.

Blue silk crepe dress made of multiple layers of the same material with a wide, sweeping hem and a single, see-through layer for the sleeves. A wide cape of the same blue crepe is stitched to the right and left shoudler and drapes open down the center back. The dress closes down the center back. A blue and clear rhinestone pin is stitched to the left shoulder and the dress comes with an extra blue and clear rhinestone pin and set of earrings. Matching blue satin shoes complete the ensemble.

The dress, pins and earrings are all unmarked/unlabelled. The label on the shoes: Delman / New York / Paris / Rome. Shoe size: 6.5

Diameter of extra pin: 2.75"

Approximate Flat Measurements Across the Front:
DRESS

Bust: 19"

Waist: 18"

Hips: 21"
Shoulder: 15"
Sleeve (shoulder to hem): 25"

Length (from underarm): 46"

Haute Couture and Hollywood Designs Worn by Dame Olivia de Havilland.

Condition:
The ensemble is in overall good condition. The dress is stable, but the hem of the dress and the cape show signs of getting wet, which has resulted in discoloration and weak fabric. There is also discoloration under each arm.

The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. As everything is sold 'as is', we suggest that you request a more detailed condition report and additional photo. This can be obtained via the INQUIRE button or by email at [email protected]. Condition is a matter of opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

[email protected]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.