Lot Details
Lot 35
Paul Poiret Black Velvet Dress Urami
1925
Inspired by the Renaissance, chemise style, the sleeves and skirt fashioned with triangular insets ruched and "tufted" with colored stone and bead circlets, the hemline cut in large scallops, the low V-neckline sewn with bright green modesty piece and outlined with green and blue beadwork trompe l'oeil medallion pendant necklace, silver lame pleated cuffs and stand collar, labeled: Paul Poiret a Paris.
Very good condition, some darkening of lame.
The dress is documented in the Poiret archives, Paris. Photocopy available.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Sold for $7,500 (includes buyer's premium)
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