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Lot 30

Two Head Pieces, one by Maxim's Paris, 1980-90s

Lot 30

Two Head Pieces, one by Maxim's Paris, 1980-90s

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $200 - $300

Estimate$200 – $300

Status

Closed

Two Head Pieces, one by Maxim's Paris, 1980-90s

The first head piece is made of a 2" black horsehair braid stitched in a spiral pattern around the crown and extends off the left side of the head, droping under its own weight.
Label: Maxim's de Paris / Made in France. Attributed to Paco Rabanne.
Circumference of crown: 20.75"

The second head piece is made of a small silver 1/2 sphere, which supports long feather spines and is connected to a brown hair comb.
No label. Worn in the Ebony Fashion Fair with Lot 150, a Sarli ensemble.
Diameter of entire piece: 22"

Property From the Ebony Fashion Fair Archive

Condition:
Overall condition is good. The end of the Maxim's hat's spiral has come loose from the seam and is held in place with a pin.

The unlabelled head piece is missing most of its glitter, but the structure is strong.

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 couturecr@lesliehindman.com. Condition is a matter of opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.

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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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Luxe Holiday Featuring Property from Ebony Fashion Fair: The Final Show (Online Only)

Two Head Pieces, one by Maxim's Paris, 1980-90s

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