A G & E Spitzer of Vienna pink satin directoire style gown, circa 1908-11, labelled to the waist stay, with black velvet ribbons, paste inset buckles to the raised waist and ruffled sleeves, self covered satin button adorn the front skirt, bust approx 81cm, 32in; together with a black silk coat trimmed with mourning crêpe and chemical lace, by Maison Grober of Vienna (2) Provenance: Sotheby's November 28, 2002 part of a Princely Collection, a group of clothing which came from a trunk which had belonged to Princess Maria Maximilanova Romanovska, and also garments which had belonged to Duchess Thyra of Cumberland, Princess of Denmark (1853-1933) and her daughters Princesses Marie Luise (1879-1948) and Alexandra (1882-1963).

• Dress has splits and perspirations stains at underarms and satin bodice lining and skirt lining are perishing. Main exterior satin of the dress is strong and good, soiling to hem lining. • Black silk coat has rust speckles generally, slightly faded over the shoulders, hem edge and cuffs, slight wear to lace hem. Fair condition.