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Two Unlabeled Haute Couture Pairs of Pants; Attributed to Pierre Cardin, 1990-2000s
Estimate: $500-$700
Sold
$325
Live Auction
Summer Fashion & Accessories
Description
Two Unlabeled Haute Couture Pairs of Pants; Attributed to Pierre Cardin, 1990-2000s
Cardin first showed this style of pants in 1971, famously styled with a matching tunic, vest, and skull cap. The stylized promotional images from the 1971 haute couture collection are illustrated in Pierre Cardin: Fifty Years of Fashion and Design.
This lot includes two pairs of pants.
THE FIRST
Haute Couture yellow wool gabardine pants with circular shaped hems and zipper closure.
Unlabeled, Attributed to Pierre Cardin
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A
Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 28.5"
Hips: 31"
Length (side waist band to hem): 43.5"
Inseam: 33"
THE SECOND
Haute Couture red wool gabardine pants with circular shaped hems and zipper closure.
Unlabeled, Attributed to Pierre Cardin
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A
Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 28.5"
Hips: 31"
Length (side waist band to hem): 43.5"
Inseam: 33"
Property from the Collection of Countess Anita von Galen
Condition
Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is a faint mark on the front left leg right above the circular hems and another faint mark on the back of the left leg mid way down. The back rise appears to have been let out.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is a faint mark on the right leg inner circle as well as right above the hems on the left leg. There is a small pulled thread on the center front around the waist and on the back right leg next to the crotch seam.
Everything is sold 'As Is’. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email us with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.
THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is a faint mark on the front left leg right above the circular hems and another faint mark on the back of the left leg mid way down. The back rise appears to have been let out.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is a faint mark on the right leg inner circle as well as right above the hems on the left leg. There is a small pulled thread on the center front around the waist and on the back right leg next to the crotch seam.
Everything is sold 'As Is’. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email us with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.
Provenance
This lot is one of sixty-seven in this auction from Countess Anita von Galen, a German aristocrat and socialite known for her avant-garde sense of style and brilliant entertaining. Over the years, the Countess von Galen has used her visionary eye and a penchant for unique silhouettes to build an extraordinary collection of haute couture. She considered Hubert de Givenchy (Lots 1-18) and his partner, Philippe Venet, also a couturier (Lots 19-20), close friends, with Givenchy designing the baptismal gown (Lot 1) for her only son, Ferdinand Otto von Galen. Beyond her friendship with the couple, Countess von Galen was an ardent supporter of emerging, avant-garde designers including Pierre Cardin (Lots 25-48), Kansai Yamamoto (Lots 61-62), and Yohji Yamamoto (Lot 63).