PROBABLY DESIGNED BY AND EXCLUSIVELY FOR IRIS APFEL, SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY

Name: A GREEN GROUND BLACK AND PURPLE CHENILLE TWO-PIECE ENSEMBLE
Brand: PROBABLY DESIGNED BY AND EXCLUSIVELY FOR IRIS APFEL, SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY
Price: 1100.00 USD
Availability: SoldOut

Price Realised USD 1,386

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USD 400 - USD 600

Closed: 13 Feb 2025

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A GREEN GROUND BLACK AND PURPLE CHENILLE TWO-PIECE ENSEMBLE

PROBABLY DESIGNED BY AND EXCLUSIVELY FOR IRIS APFEL, SECOND HALF 20TH CENTURY

Price Realised USD 1,386

Closed: 13 Feb 2025

Price Realised USD 1,386

Closed: 13 Feb 2025

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Comprising a full-length tunic vest of full-cut style with attached collared cape and matching wide leg trousers, possibly created of interiors fabric from Old World Weavers
60 in. (152.4 cm.) long (the coat)

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Lot Essay

This was likely made from interiors and upholstery fabric initially acquired for Old World Weavers, the furnishings firm owned by Iris and Carl Apfel. Such became a common practice for Iris during buying trips for the business that often took the couple to Europe, and especially in Italy where she worked with a couturier. In her essay for by Eric Boman, Iris wrote: "...I managed to find her palazzo, but the Contessa insisted she would only work with her own fabrics. As I was halfway out the door, she reconsidered and suggested I bring some of mine over. When she what I hauled back from the mill, she flipped out. From then on, she made a number of things for me..."

For more information on Old World Weavers, please see Lot 7.