Cristóbal Balenciaga Haute Couture 'Chasuble' Embellished Black Silk Velvet Evening Gown, Autumn-Winter 1967-68, inspired by the outermost garments worn by clergy, edged in cut brilliants, pearl beads and floret paillettes, labelled and numbered, bust: 34in, 86cm
Haute Couture 'Chasuble' Embellished Black Silk Velvet Evening Gown, Autumn-Winter 1967-68
A haute couture evening gown by Cristóbal Balenciaga from Autumn-Winter 1967-68, inspired by clerical vestments and crafted from black silk velvet. The gown is elaborately embellished with cut brilliants, pearl beads, and floret paillettes along the edges, with a bust measurement of 34 inches.
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- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
The Art of Glamour: The Collection of Alixandra Fitzwilliam-Tate Baker, Baroness of Gray
June 2, 2025
Estimate: $5,200 – $8,000
Lot 2
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