Lot 158 , A rare Mariano Fortuny rose red finely pleated Delphos three quarter length tunic and matching full length skirt,

A rare Mariano Fortuny rose red finely pleated Delphos three quarter length tunic and matching full length skirt, the tunic decorated with plaited silk, stitched at the front and back, then loosely draped with long tassells creating a Grecian style bodice, the skirt is finely pleated and simply designed to drape to the floor, c. early 1920's.
Estimate £1,500-2,000

Part of the pleating hemmed edge is unstitched. There is a slight discolouration to the belt and tassells. There is a very small section of pleating that has no colour. The pleated silk also has a small dye fault on the sleeve of the tunic. There are 9 small cream lings where the dye has not taken. The elasticated bottom edge of tunic has 2-3 inches of the hem that has come unstitched. There is slight grubbyness to tassell at the side but the rest of the garment is good. The skirt is in generally good condition too.


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Sold for £1,400