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Two Jean de Castelbajac Plush Coats, 1990s
Estimate: $400-$600
Sold
$850
Live Auction
Summer Fashion & Accessories
Description
Two Jean de Castelbajac Plush Coats, 1990s
These coats capture the youthful vigor central to Jean Charles de Castelbajac’s body of work. Their plush fabric recalls the teddy bear coat for which he became known in 1988, and likewise exemplify his attraction to primary colors and simple geometric forms. Castelbajac is credited for bringing the spirit of pop art into modern fashion, commercial and playful.
This lot includes two coats.
THE FIRST
Red synthetic plush wrap style coat with yellow plush interior, an exaggerated notched lapel with D-rings along the under collar, long sleeves, and front button closure.
Label: Jean Charles De Castelbajac / KO and CO
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 34.25"
Chest: 54"
Waist: 54"
Hips: 63"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 35.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 37"
THE SECOND
Green, blue, and purple color blocked synthetic plush sleeveless wrap style coat with notched lapel with two blue leather buckles on the back of the collar with D-rings, and front button closure.
Label: Jean Charles De Castelbajac / KO and CO
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 24.5"
Chest: 50"
Waist: 49.5"
Hips: 52"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 34"
Property from the Collection of Countess Anita von Galen
Condition
Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good though there is a very faint mark in the yellow interior on the center back.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.
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 though there is a very faint mark in the yellow interior on the center back.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.
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).