A Cristobal Balenciaga primrose yellow silk ball gown, circa 1960. Photo courtesy Kerry Taylor

labelled, number is indistinct, the waistline gradually descends from front to back and is punctuated by a single bow, bust 91cm, 36in, waist 66cm, 26in. Fabric is very fresh, clean appearance. Faint perspiration stains at underarms, perspiration to interior petersham waistband (minor), 1.5cm stain on skirt hem return (minor). Good condition. Estimated Price: £2,000 - £3,000

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