TWO LIVERY SUITS

ITALY OR FRANCE, CIRCA 1800, BESTIGUI FAMILY

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TWO LIVERY SUITS
ITALY OR FRANCE, CIRCA 1800, BESTIGUI FAMILY
the frock coats of mustard yellow wool trimmed with braid, the breeches of pale blue plush
See Front Cover Illustration (6)

Provenance

Chateau de Groussay, owned by Charles de Beistegui. Acquired at the House Sale of the Chateau de Groussay on 5 June, 1999, lot 1614.

Exhibited

Le Grand Bal Dior at the Christian Dior Museum in Les Rhumbs, from 13th May to 26 September 2010.

Lot Essay

The "Bal Costume Epoque XVIII, Masques et Dominos" was given by 'Don Carlos' de Beistegui, known as Charlie, a Mexican silver mine millionaire at his lavishly renovated Venetian Palazzo. The glittering guest list included the Baron de Cabrol and Lady Diana Cooper, who came as Anthony and Cleopatra, their costumes designed by Oliver Messel and made by Dior. Dior was present too, he and Salvador Dali being dressed as 'phantomes de Venise'.

Compare these livery suits with Fastes De Cour et C/aeremonies Royales at the Palace of Versailles, 2009, page 160.

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