A dramatic long sleeved evening dress with deep V neckline at the front, the bodice embroidered with gold sequins trimmed with a band of pastes, the skirt overlaid with a long gold lamé fringe; another of black crepe and flesh coloured tulle forming a diamond lattice outlined with silver sequins and pastes, the skirt open; another of ivory crepe embroidered with opalescent sequins and trimmed with bands of white feathers; and two evening skirts (5)

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A dramatic long sleeved evening dress with deep V neckline at the front, the bodice embroidered with gold sequins trimmed with a band of pastes, the skirt overlaid with a long gold lamé fringe; another of black crepe and flesh coloured tulle forming a diamond lattice outlined with silver sequins and pastes, the skirt open; another of ivory crepe embroidered with opalescent sequins and trimmed with bands of white feathers; and two evening skirts (5)

Lot Essay

The first dress is by André Levasseur for Monte-Carlo. The second also for Monte-Carlo for the show Noir et Blanc. The third for Brésil and Bal de Plume.

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