Five Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Pieces, 1980-2000s

This lot consists of two two-piece ensembles and one sleeveless jacket.

THE FIRST
Haute Couture black crepe jacket with exaggerated convertible pointed collar, long sleeves, and attached tie belt with circular detail; paired with a matching black sleeveless shell top with back invisible zipper closure.
Label: Pierre CardinSize Label: 42Style/Serial No.: N/A
Approximate Measurements:JACKET
Shoulders: 17"Chest: 44"Waist: 42.75"Hips: 44.5"Length (high shoulder point to hem): 29"Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33.5"

SHELL TOP
Shoulders: 12"Chest: 39"Waist: 38"Hips: 39"Length (high shoulder point to hem): 21"
THE SECOND
Haute Couture pink crepe draped top with exaggerated wing tip collar, long sleeves, and large pleats on the front and back princess seams; paired with a matching pleated skirt.
Label: Pierre CardinSize Label: UnlabeledStyle/Serial No.: N/A
Approximate Measurements:TOP
Shoulders: 15"Chest: 41"Waist: 41"Hips: 35"Length (high shoulder point to hem): 28.25"Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33.5"

SKIRT
Waist: 26.75"
Hips: 32.25"
Length: 22.25"

THE THIRD
Haute Couture red wool sleeveless open front jacket with deep arm holes, peaked lapels and draped back.
Label: Pierre CardinSize Label: UnlabeledStyle/Serial No.: N/A
Approximate Measurements:Shoulders: 22.25"Chest: 46.75"Waist: 46.75"Hips: 46.75"Length (high shoulder point to hem): 31.5"Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 12"
Property from the Collection of Countess Anita von Galen
This lot is one of sixty-seven in this auction from Countess Anita von Galen, a German aristocrat and socialite known for her avant-garde sense of style and brilliant entertaining. Over the years, the Countess von Galen has used her visionary eye and a penchant for unique silhouettes to build an extraordinary collection of haute couture. She considered Hubert de Givenchy (Lots 1-18) and his partner, Philippe Venet, also a couturier (Lots 19-20), close friends, with Givenchy designing the baptismal gown (Lot 1) for her only son, Ferdinand Otto von Galen. Beyond her friendship with the couple, Countess von Galen was an ardent supporter of emerging, avant-garde designers including Pierre Cardin (Lots 25-48), Kansai Yamamoto (Lots 61-62), and Yohji Yamamoto (Lot 63).

Condition:THE FIRSTThe overall condition is very good though the jacket has a small faint spot on the upper right shoulder and on the top of the left sleeve. THE SECONDThe overall condition is very good structurally though the top has a few small faint spots on the center front about mid way down, on the right side by the elastic, and a pulled thread on the left side about mid way down. The skirt has a pulled thread on the front left side by the hem and a faint mark on the front left side by the hem. THE THIRDThe overall condition is very good with a small faint mark on the right shoulder. Everything is sold 'As Is'. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email us with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.