Lot 124
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A PAIR OF GILT LEATHER SANDALS AND A PAIR OF 'VIRGULE' (COMMA) HEEL COURT SHOES
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A PAIR OF GILT LEATHER SANDALS AND A PAIR OF 'VIRGULE' (COMMA) HEEL COURT SHOES

ROGER VIVIER, 1980S

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A PAIR OF GILT LEATHER SANDALS AND A PAIR OF 'VIRGULE' (COMMA) HEEL COURT SHOES
ROGER VIVIER, 1980S
the first pair with wrap-around ankle straps trimmed with a leather mask; and a pair of black satin court shoes with goldtone metal 'comma' heels, each with box and shopper bag
the first pair size 10; the second pair size 9½
both stamped Roger Vivier, Paris to the insole (4)
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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.

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Lot Essay

Roger Vivier was Christian Dior's close collaborator over many years, producing iconic and innovative shoes and sandals for haute couture. The 'comma' heel was one of his most successful innovations. See Les Souliers de Roger Vivier', an exhibition held at the Musée des Arts de la Mode, 9 December 1987-13 March 1988, page 43 and page 19, dated 1962.

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