UNAPOLOGETICALLY IRIS: THE COLLECTION OF IRIS APFEL
AN IRIDESCENT PLEATED COATED SATIN JACKET
LABELED BALENCIAGA, 2009
Important information about this lot
Price Realised USD 2,016
Estimate
USD 1,000 - USD 1,500
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
Iris Apfel is pictured wearing this Balenciaga jacket in a September 2010 issue of Harper's Bazaar Russia. She wore the jacket again accompanying Alexis Bittar to the 2010 CFDA Awards. The Harper's Bazaar image also appears in her memoir, Colorful.
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Condition report
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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 jacket overall excellent condition. Slight loss to pleating at underarms, as to be expected. Variation to foiled surfaces throughout. A few loose threads to interior. The skirt in excellent condition. Some wear to interior at waistband. Some rubbing/ wear to gold surface, as to be expected. The Monies bangles with surface wear, especially the larger of the two. The Alexis Bittar with some missing studs. The gold tone necklace with cub beads with wear to the edges of beads. The glasses with some adhesive to lenses.
Please note that all garments and accessories are sold as is. Please also note that the bracelets in this collection are typically small in diameter. For more information, contact Nathalie Ferneau at nferneau@christies.com.