Lot Details
Lot 71A
Galanos ''Madame X'' Dress American, 1985
American, 1985
The black velvet sheath with spaghetti straps and sweetheart neckline accented with black silk padded edging and decoration, size 4, labeled: Galanos.
Excellent condition, several minor marks to velvet.
The dress was featured by Bill Cunningham of the New York Times in 1985 as a modern version of the famous dress worn by the Parisian society woman known as 'Madame X' in the then scandalous late 19th century portrait by John Singer Sargeant.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for $657 (includes buyer's premium)
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