An evening coat of deep brown wool, the vermillion velvet collar heavily embroidered with gilt leather flowers with pendant blue bead stamens, <I>labelled Schiaparelli, London, the reverse inscribed 4136, 1937</I> | Christie's

Sale 4832

Fine Costume and Textiles

London, South Kensington

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17 November 1992

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Lot 112 A

An evening coat of deep brown wool, the vermillion velvet collar heavily embroidered with gilt leather flowers with pendant blue bead stamens, labelled Schiaparelli, London, the reverse inscribed 4136, 1937

Price realised

GBP 5,500

Estimate

GBP 800 - GBP 1,200

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An evening coat of deep brown wool, the vermillion velvet collar heavily embroidered with gilt leather flowers with pendant blue bead stamens, labelled Schiaparelli, London, the reverse inscribed 4136, 1937
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Lot Essay

One other coat of this design is known to have been made in black wool, with black velvet lapels.
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