UNAPOLOGETICALLY IRIS: THE COLLECTION OF IRIS APFEL
TWO EVENING GOWNS
LABELED JAMES GALANOS, 1970S
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Price Realised USD 2,772
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USD 700 - USD 900
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“Galanos was one of the most brilliant designers I’ve ever come upon. He should sit in the pantheon. His clothes were American couture. His clothes were made as well as the finest houses in Paris. It was a sensual experience to put on one of his dresses because the inside was so exquisitely made. You could turn them inside out and they were gorgeous. He was very advanced. He walked to his own drummer. He didn’t play around with trends,” Iris Apfel (WWD, October 2016)
Mrs. Apfel seen wearing the metallic paisley gown in an undated photograph.
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The black and gold gown in overall good condition. The gold threaded areas with pulls and snags. The closure at neck with significant fraying. Variation in color of metallic threads throughout, particularly to hem and edges. The waist measuring approximately 31 inches.
The paisley gown with significant snags to semi-sheer fabric, likely due to embellishment. The sheer bodice layer delicate but intact. The neckline with a small tear and fraying at the seam between the bodice and exterior fabric. The embellishments with some minor losses, some beads, sequins and rhinestones loose. The waist measuring approximately 27 inches.
Please note that all garments are sold as is. For more information, please contact Nathalie Ferneau at nferneau@christies.com.
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Lot 55Sale 23911
LABELED JAMES GALANOS, 1970STWO EVENING GOWNSEstimate: USD 700 - 900
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