THE BLACK SILK CORSET ISABELL KRISTENSEN COUTURE, THE PINK TULLE CORSET PROBABLY MR PEARL, THE HAT PHILIP TREACY, CIRCA 1992

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

The black silk corset: in generally good condition. With gentle wear due to age and use. Some minor snags to the front and a few small marks. The inside seam to the top right cup has come undone slightly with a little fraying. With a 11 cm. horizontal tear along the eyelets to the right back panel on the inside. The fabric has come loose from a few of the eyelets around the site of tearing. The ribbon used and frayed, particularly the ends, one of which is taped. With hanging loops. The cups and hips padded.
The pink tulle corset: In generally good condition. With light wear overall. The left underwire has broken through on one side. A very small tear to the tulle near the edge of the eyelets on the back right panel at the middle of the back.
The hat: In generally good condition although delicate by nature. Multiple feathers broken or bent and a few detached but still included. Very light marks to the base of the hat. The underside with 'PHILIP TREACY/LONDON' and brand. With elastic strap.
The photograph: Neutral toned print on semi-gloss double weight paper with margins. Area of discolouration central portion of print, with soft handling marks in places. This work is sold framed. The reverse with framing label 'WOOLCOCK FRAMING /8 HUGENOT PLACE /LONDON SW18 2EN/ TEL/FAX: 0181 8742008'.


Please note that the majority of items in this sale are pre used and, unless stated, will not be in brand new condition. We ask that buyers make sure that they are happy with the condition of the pieces before placing a bid. As set out in the Conditions of Sale, all lots are sold ‘as is’, in the condition they are in at the time of the sale, without any representation or warranty or assumption of liability of any kind as to condition by Christie’s or by the seller. We would also like to flag that potential bidders will not be able to try on any of the clothes as we cannot accommodate this due to the current situation with Covid-19. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions that you may have.