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Sat, Jan 17, 2015 12:00PM EST - Sun, Jan 18, 2015 12:00PM EST
Lot 85

Original Karl Lagerfeld Fashion Drawing

Estimate: $750 - $1,250

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
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$100,000 $10,000
Original fashion design sketch from storage box labeled "Karl Lagerfeld"; Tiziani Archives. Provenance: Estate of Tiziani | Estate of Raf Ravaioli | Private Collection, Palm Beach, FL. In 1963, American designer Evans Richards opened a fashion house in Rome under the name Tiziani, employing Karl Lagerfeld as his fellow couturier in the firm. Their first collection was a huge success, and within a short time, faithful clients included Elizabeth Taylor, Doris Duke, Gina Lollobrigida, Principessa Borghese and many others. Mr. Lagerfeld remained with the firm until 1969. 19.5"h, 18.25"w; 22.25"h, 11"w frame (Keyword Search: haute couture, ready to wear, prêt-à-porter, vintage style, Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, celebrity, fashion house, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Dior, Chanel, Fendi)

Condition

good, shows handling and storage wear of varying degrees (designer sketches are functional artworks and the wear resulting from usage contributes to their historic appeal)