Notes

A collection of designs for gala dresses for South African opera singer Mimi Coertse, comprising six watercolour paintings depicting a black slip dress in chiffon and coque feathers, signed and dated '75; an olive green pure silk chiffon gala gown and scarf, signed and dated '75; a silver and grey gown with coloured jewel tulle jacket, signed and dated '76; a richly embroidered gold lace gown, signed and dated '76; a chocolate-to-cream pure silk chiffon gown and sweeping cape, signed and dated '76 and a cream and gold Russian inspired two piece, signed and dated '78.

Provenance

Strauss & Co, Vintage Couture: The Chris Levin Collection, 16 May 2013, lot 56.