Sale 9911161 | Lot 74

Charles James Spiral Dinner Dress

Catalogue: Couture & Textiles

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Lot 74
Charles James Spiral Dinner Dress
1951
Claret silk faille, the sleeveless sheath with sweeping asymmetrical neckline, falling into a cape effect at back, the skirt gathered at waist on one side, an oblique pocket jutting from the other, the skirt further wrapping around back to button at an angle at left hip, size 8, no label.
Very good condition, minor discoloration at armscyes, extra stitch marks along zipper.
See Elizabeth Ann Coleman, The Genius of Charles James, cat. 167, p.131. Ruby red faille model referenced.
The dress was made to be worn to opening night of The King and I in March, 1951.

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Sold for $14,000 (includes buyer's premium)

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Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Sold for $14,000 (includes buyer's premium)

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