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Dior by Dior the Autobiography of Christian Dior 1957 English Ed.
By Christian Dior
Located in Stamford, CT
Dior by Dior the Autobiography of Christian Dior 1957 English Ed. Featuring four distinct sections
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Vintage 1950s English Neoclassical Books
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Paper
Iconic "Sonatine" cocktail dress in black velvet and tulle Christian Dior 1957
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
. Fall/ Winter 1957/58
Size 38 (Fr) M ( but small waist)
No brand tag.
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses
Night blue taffetas evening dress attributed to Christian Dior F.W 1957/58
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Night blue taffetas evening dress. Draped on the bust and waist. 2 taffetas bow on the back with a drag in the same fabric. Snap, hook&eye and snap ( covered with fabric) to close th...
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1950s French Evening Dresses
Christian Dior Gaudron Gold Glass Vase
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior (French, 1905-1957) Gaudron gold clear glass flower vase, in the Art Deco taste
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Vases
Materials
Crystal
Christian Dior Emerald Green Silk Satin Turban Hat, 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Following the passing of couturier Christian Dior in 1957, the then young, up-and-coming Yves Saint
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1960s French Hats
Rare 1956 Christian Dior Couture Blue Floral Silk Portrait Collar New Look Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is a ultra rare and highly coveted Christian Dior floral 'New Look' dress dating back to his
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1950s French Aesthetic Day Dresses
Christian Dior by Marc Bohan vintage numbered couture black tulle evening dress
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Antwerp, BE
Christian Dior by Marc Bohan numbered couture black tulle dress.
Christian Dior, the founder of the
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1970s French Evening Gowns
Vintage 1968 Christian Dior Couture London Stripe Silk Pleated Drop-Waist Dress
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
thriving business today, Dior's untimely death in 1957 left the fashion world without a great dictator of
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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
A Christian Dior-Marc Bohan Little Black Dress numbered 15843 Spring Summer 1982
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
house Jean Patou from 1954 to 1957, Marc Bohan joined the designer house Christian Dior in 1957 where he
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1980s French Evening Dresses
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36
A gilt metal and turquoise glass bead sautoir necklace, Christian Dior, 1950s.
By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A charming necklace from Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior, in the early 1950s, this hammered gilt
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Vintage 1950s British Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
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W 1 in D 0.4 in L 15 in
A very rare ornate 'quiver' brooch, Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer, early 1950s
By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very rare and important jewel by Christian Dior from the early 1950s, Most unusual and striking
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Vintage 1950s British Baroque Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
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H 3.3 in W 1.25 in D 0.3 in L 3.3 in
1987 Christian Dior - Hommage Original Vintage Poster
By René Gruau
Located in Winchester, GB
celebrated Christian Dior’s most productive and impressive decade of work, ending with his untimely and
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Vintage 1980s French Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Hommage a Christian Dior original French vintage fashion poster
By René Gruau
Located in Spokane, WA
Christian Dior
1947-1957
Musee des Arts de La Mode
Excellent condition. Ready to frame. Not linen
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1980s American Realist Figurative Prints
Materials
Offset
H 24 in W 15.75 in D 0.05 in
Hommage a Christian Dior original French vintage fashion poster
By René Gruau
Located in Spokane, WA
Christian Dior
1947-1957
Musee des Arts de La Mode
Excellent condition. Ready to frame. Not linen
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1980s American Realist Figurative Prints
Materials
Offset
H 24 in W 15.75 in D 0.05 in
Dior Salon
By Jack Robinson
Located in Memphis, TN
. Christian Dior had passed away in 1957, and his chosen successor, Yves Saint Laurent, was the head designer
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1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper
Dior at Versailles
By Jack Robinson
Located in Memphis, TN
shot in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles in 1959. Christian Dior himself had passed away in 1957, and
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1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper
Dior Boutique in Paris (1953) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
)
29th August 1953:
A model wearing a muff and suit outside Christian Dior's boutique in Paris. Original
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography
Materials
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
Dior and His Decorators Victor Grandpierre Book by Maureen Footer
Located in New York, NY
the first work on the two Parisian interior designers most closely associated with Christian Dior, the
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
SignedSchiaparelli MidCentury LeavesMotif AustrianCrystals GiltLinks Bracelet
By Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
photo) like the earliest aurora-borealis stones that Swarovski initially designed for Christian Dior in
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Mid-20th Century American Post-War Link Bracelets
Materials
Crystal, Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
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W 1.25 in L 7.5 in
YSL Yves SAINT LAURENT, Clip-on Earrings, Vintage 80s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
sketches were shown to Christian Dior, then the titular couturier, who immediately hired him.
Shortly after
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
JACQUES FATH, clip-on Earrings, signed, FRANCE, Vintage
By Jacques Fath
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
couture, along with Cristóbal Balenciaga, Christian Dior or Pierre Balmain.
Jacques Fath presented his
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20th Century French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Mixed Metal
Amazing Porcelain Dragon Vase / Urn Schumann Arzberg Bavaria
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
located in Arzberg, Bavaria, Germany.
Christian Heinrich Schumann died in 1884. His youngest son Carl
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Large Animal Leopard Print Silk Scarf Or Wrap, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Munich, DE
Dior. When Dior died in 1957, he became the artistic director. In 1962 he opened his own fashion house
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1980s French Scarves
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Brown Openwork Knit Pullover Sweater Top, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Munich, DE
in Oran, Algeria and began his career as an assistant of Christian Dior. When Dior died in 1957, he
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1980s French Pullovers
Schreiner 1950s 22 RuffleProngSetCrystals PaleYellow AuroraBorealis ClipEarrings
By Henry Schreiner
Located in Chicago, IL
In 1956 when Christian Dior's ultra-feminine New Look had dominated fashion for nearly a decade
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
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H 1.25 in W 1.25 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Grey Faux Astrakhan Fur and Black Velvet Jacket, c. 1992
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Munich, DE
began his career as an assistant of Christian Dior. When Dior died in 1957, he became the artistic
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1990s French Coats
Size: 40 FR (Vintage)
Henry Schreiner 1930s ProngSetCrystal FloraSpray TeardropFrame GiltBrass Brooch
By Henry Schreiner
Located in Chicago, IL
such as American Norman Norell and French Christian Dior, Schreiner, who died in 1954, finished such
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Vintage 1930s American Artist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
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W 3 in D 1 in L 5 in
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Long Necklace Chain In .925 Sterling Silver
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
of Paquin after World War II. He worked with Elsa Schiaparelli until he became head of Christian
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Chain Necklaces
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Silver, Sterling Silver
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L 24.5 in
Bunch of Roses, Oil on Paper
By Gustave Lino
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
of Poetic Reality" (Maurice Brianchon, Christian Caillard, Jules Cavaillès, Raymond Legueult, Roger
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1950s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Cardboard
Pierre Cardin Paris 1970 By Dinh Van Geometric Oval Ring In 14Kt Gold And Onyx
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
of Paquin after World War II. He worked with Elsa Schiaparelli until he became head of Christian
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Surrealist Watercolour and Gouache on Paper. 'The Picnic'.
Located in Cotignac, FR
civilisations have their turn, flourish and then fade and die. Each civilisation is so focused on its own time
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Landscape Paintings
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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
H 24.02 in W 19.49 in D 0.04 in
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Sculptural Artistic Metallic Tie in Enamel and Steel
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
until he became head of Christian Dior's tailleur atelier in 1947, but was denied work at Balenciaga
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Drop Necklaces
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Enamel, Steel, Stainless Steel
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W 3 in L 17 in
Trompe-l'Oeil Study
By Eugene Berman
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Blue Period paintings of Pablo Picasso. Other Neo-Romantic painters were Christian Bérard, Pavel
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1930s Surrealist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Jean Louis Scherrer Art Deco Skyscraper Perfume Bottle in .925 Sterling Silver
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Miami, FL
focus on fashion design, and in 1956, joined Christian Dior as an assistant designer alongside Yves
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
W 0.94 in D 0.71 in L 3.4 in
Beau Temps en Aout - Deauville - Modern Landscape Oil Painting by André Hambourg
By André Hambourg
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
painted by Van Gogh. His large output includes Civilisation 37 (1937), Refugees from St-Dié (1944), Sunday
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1980s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Sculptural Ring in 14kt Gold and Sterling
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
War II. He worked with Elsa Schiaparelli until he became head of Christian Dior's tailleur atelier in
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Squared Ring in 14kt Yellow Gold and Sterling
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
War II. He worked with Elsa Schiaparelli until he became head of Christian Dior's tailleur atelier in
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Round Ring in 14 Karat Gold and Sterling
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
War II. He worked with Elsa Schiaparelli until he became head of Christian Dior's tailleur atelier in
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Ring in 14 Kt Gold Sterling Silver and Onyx
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
with Elsa Schiaparelli until he became head of Christian Dior's tailleur atelier in 1947, but was
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Cuff Bracelet in 14kt Yellow Gold & Sterling
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
head of Christian Dior's tailleur atelier in 1947, but was denied work at Balenciaga. Cardin founded
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cuff Bracelets
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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 2.48 in W 0.75 in L 6.75 in
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Sculptural Onyx Ring 14kt Gold and Sterling
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
World War II. He worked with Elsa Schiaparelli until he became head of Christian Dior's tailleur atelier
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Pierre Cardin 1970 Paris Geometric Onyx Dots Cuff Bracelet 14k Gold & Sterling
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
Christian Dior's tailleur atelier in 1947, but was denied work at Balenciaga. Cardin founded his own fashion
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
W 1.42 in D 126 in L 7.4 in
1978 YSL Yves Saint Laurent Green Silk Taffeta Blouse and Skirt Set
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Munich, DE
assistant of Christian Dior. When Dior died in 1957, he became the artistic director. In 1962 he opened his
Category
1970s French Evening Gowns
Silver Necklace by Michelsen, Sterling Silver, Denmark, 1950s
By Anton Michelsen
Located in Skanninge, SE
. He immediately won the attention of the royal family. Christian VIII charged him with executing all
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Vintage 1950s Danish Modernist More Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
"Back Cover of "Chagall Lithographe III, " M 577, " an Original Color Lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Christian themes.
Later life:
He traveled several times to Greece and visited Israel in 1957. During this
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1960s Surrealist Still-life Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger LeCoultre PC107 Retro Bubble Wrist Watch Stainless
Located in Miami, FL
World War II. He worked with Elsa Schiaparelli until he became head of Christian Dior's tailleur atelier
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
Crystal, Stainless Steel, Steel
H 0.67 in W 1.53 in Dm 1.73 in
Pierre Cardin 1971 by Jaeger Lecoultre PC116 Geometric Wrist Watch in Stainless
Located in Miami, FL
Christian Dior's tailleur atelier in 1947, but was denied work at Balenciaga. Cardin founded his own fashion
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Wrist Watches
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Crystal, Steel, Stainless Steel
H 1.1 in W 1.77 in Dm 0.28 in
Venice
Located in San Francisco, CA
Prade was conseil municipal of Paris. De Cachard's paintings were also purchased by Pierre Christian
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Black and White Bouquet in Vase on Table, Marc Chagall lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. In 1941, the Chagalls settled in the United States where he lived until 1948 (his wife Bella died in
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1970s Modern Still-life Prints
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Lithograph
H 22.63 in W 20.13 in
"Chagall Gouaches et Lavis, " Offset Poster After Marc Chagall, Galerie Maeght
By (after) Marc Chagall
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. In 1941, the Chagalls settled in the United States where he lived until 1948 (his wife Bella died in
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1970s Modern Figurative Prints
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Black and White
"Galerie Maeght, " Offset Lithograph Poster After a Painting by Marc Chagall
By (after) Marc Chagall
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. In 1941, the Chagalls settled in the United States where he lived until 1948 (his wife Bella died in
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1980s Modern Figurative Prints
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Lithograph, Color
"Carte de Voeux #731, " Lithograph by Marc Chagall in Chagall Catalog Raisonne
By Marc Chagall
Located in Milwaukee, WI
settled in the United States where he lived until 1948 (his wife Bella died in 1944.)
His wife Bella, who
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1970s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Lucite
"Carte de Voeux (New Year Greeting Card), " Original Lithograph by Marc Chagall
By Marc Chagall
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. In 1941, the Chagalls settled in the United States where he lived until 1948 (his wife Bella died in
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1980s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"L'Acrobate Vert - Coverture (The Green Acrobat), " an Original Color Lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. In 1941, the Chagalls settled in the United States where he lived until 1948 (his wife Bella died in
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints
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Lithograph
"Back Cover of Derrière le Miroir #235" Original Lithograph by Marc Chagall
By Marc Chagall
Located in Milwaukee, WI
settled in the United States where he lived until 1948 (his wife Bella died in 1944.) His wife Bella, who
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints
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Lithograph
"Derièrre le Miroir, Couverture: La Peintre devant le Village I" Original Litho
By Marc Chagall
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. In 1941, the Chagalls settled in the United States where he lived until 1948 (his wife Bella died in
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1960s Surrealist Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
"Le Visage d'Israël (The Face of Israel), M 231, " an Original Color Lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. In 1941, the Chagalls settled in the United States where he lived until 1948 (his wife Bella died in
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"Frontispiece of "Chagall Lithographe III, " M 578, " Original Color Lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. In 1941, the Chagalls settled in the United States where he lived until 1948 (his wife Bella died in
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"Front Cover of "Chagall Lithographe III, " M 577, " Original Color Lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Christian themes.
Later life:
He traveled several times to Greece and visited Israel in 1957. During this
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"Cover of "Chagall Lithographe IV, " (M 729), " an Original Lithograph by Chagall
By Marc Chagall
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Christian themes.
Later life:
He traveled several times to Greece and visited Israel in 1957. During this
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1970s Surrealist Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 19, 2024Yes, Christian Dior and Dior are the same. The French couturier Christian Dior founded his eponymous house in 1946. The brand is commonly known as simply Dior.
After seven years as an art dealer in Paris, the Granville-born Dior retrained as a fashion illustrator, eventually landing a job as a fashion designer for Robert Piguet, and in 1941, following a year of military service, he joined the house of Lucien Lelong. Just five years later, with the backing of industrialist Marcel Boussac, the ascendant Dior established his own fashion house, at 30 avenue Montaigne in Paris.
Dior's New Look — the silhouette introduced by the couturier with his first namesake collection in 1947 — featured gowns characterized by soft, rounded shoulders; a prominent bust; waspish waistlines; and long, voluminous skirts. Dior’s work definitively declared that opulence was in, and his return to a “pretty,” highly feminized style was a direct reaction to years of wartime austerity.
Find 1950s Dior dresses, bags and accessories on 1stDibs. - Who is Christian Dior?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Christian Dior, born in Granville, France in 1905, was one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century. His “New Look,” which featured a sensuous silhouette complete with rounded shoulders, a cinched waist and a full skirt, revived extravagance in women’s fashion after the poverty of World War II. Find an opulent collection of Dior pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Why is Christian Dior so famous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Christian Dior is so famous because he helped to set women's fashion trends of the 1940s and 50s. His designs marked a departure from the simpler looks popular during World War II, with feminine details like longer hemlines, fuller skirts and cinched waists. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Christian Dior apparel and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Christian Dior is famous for his eponymous fashion house. Dior's style is characterized by its elegant, yet conservative pieces, a range of which can be found on 1stDibs.
- What influenced Christian Dior?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Christian Dior was influenced by his years working as an art dealer and fashion illustrator before finally opening a fashion house of his own. He was initially interested in art and architecture. Prior to his work in fashion design, Dior ran an art gallery with a friend, where he showed the work of Max Ernst, Picasso, Joan Miró and others. In 1946, Dior opened his fashion house and strove to deliver bright fashions for a new era, discarding the sexless utilitarian garbs that had been forced upon people during the war. Three very talented women who worked in Dior’s studio — Madame Raymonde Zehnacker, Marguerite Carré and Mitzah Bricard — are also said to have inspired him. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Dior clothing on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024When Christian Dior died, Yves Saint Laurent took over the French fashion house in accordance with Dior's wishes. Saint Laurent had joined Christian Dior's atelier two years earlier, at the age of 19. He remained the creative director until 1960, following his conscription into the French military and a prolonged illness. In 1962, Saint Laurent established his own eponymous fashion house in Paris. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Christian Dior apparel, bags and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022After seven years as an art dealer, Christian Dior retrained as a fashion illustrator, eventually landing a job as a fashion designer for French fashion designer Robert Piguet. In 1941, following a year of military service, Dior joined the fashion house of Lucien Lelong. Five years later, he was able to open a fashion house of his own at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. At 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and modern Christian Dior clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Christian Dior used natural fabrics in his designs. The most common ones were cotton, silk and wool. Most of the fabrics came from Europe. You'll find a variety of vintage Christian Dior apparel from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Christian Dior apparel and accessories are made in a number of locations. Shoes and ready-to-wear apparel come from factories in France and Italy, while workshops in Switzerland manufacture watches. Parisian ateliers produce all of the French luxury fashion house's jewelry. Sunglasses and scarves originate from Italian artisans. Shop a selection of Christian Dior apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Some Christian Dior products are made in Germany. The German designers, Henkel and Grossé, were active in the 1950s and onwards. Their designs can be recognized by a “Made in Germany” stamp. Shop a collection of vintage and new Christian Dior bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 19, 2024The fabrics Christian Dior used included cotton, wool and silk. And, in the late 1940s, in an era of rationing materials and wartime austerity, the legendary couturier’s New Look collection definitively declared that opulence, luxury and femininity were in.
Dior’s debut Spring/Summer haute couture collection, christened “The New Look” by the fashion press in 1947 owing to its novelty, is characterized by soft, rounded shoulders; a prominent bust; waspish waistlines; and long, voluminous skirts. His return to a “pretty,” highly feminized style was a reaction to the miserable years of war, and this cinched-waist, ladylike ideal quickly became the predominant silhouette of the 1950s.
Dior’s skirts could have 40-meter-circumference hems, and outfits could weigh up to 60 pounds. They were cut and shaped like architecture, on strong foundations that molded women and “freed them from nature,” Dior said. Buyers paid to attend his official fashion shows, and his models demurely strolled through a salon in the maison, its interiors bedecked with moldings, sconces and gilt-edged mirrors.
Dior introduced lavish hourglass ball gowns and evening dresses while his Bar Suit comprised an ivory silk-shantung jacket with soft shoulders, nipped waist and padded hips over a voluminous black wool skirt. Rather than rationing, Dior’s ladies wanted reams of fabric and 19-inch waists enforced by wire corsets, and the fashion world concurred.
Find 1950s Dior dresses and other vintage clothing on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Yes, Christian Dior makes jewelry. The French luxury fashion house offers many fine jewelry pieces, including earrings, necklaces, bracelets and wedding and engagement rings. In addition, Dior has a line of more economically priced fashion jewelry. Shop a range of Christian Dior jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Christian Dior shirts generally do not run small. Most people find that they are true to size. However, some shirts feature a more fitted modern cut. For a looser fit, you may wish to buy one size up. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Christian Dior apparel.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Christian Dior is known for designing a dress style called the New Look in 1947. It had soft rounded shoulders, a fitted waist and a full A-line skirt. It was a dramatic departure from the simpler frocks worn by women during World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Christian Dior apparel.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To tell if a Christian Dior bag is vintage, check for a date code inside. Normally, it appears on a stitched leather tag in the lining. If the date is more than 20 years old, the bag is vintage. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Dior handbags.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, authentic Christian Dior scarves are not made in China. Authentic Christian Dior scarves are crafted in Italy and made of premium silk, cashmere and wool. You’ll find a large range of scarf styles, including authentic Christian Dior, from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An authentic Christian Dior scarf is hand-rolled and hand-stitched. The scarf is rolled in towards the logo and hand-stitched so that the material comes from the back to the front. The pattern should be symmetrical with no irregularities. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary Christian Dior scarves on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not Christian Dior jewelry is real gold depends on the type in question. Dior often uses genuine 18-karat gold for its fine jewelry pieces. Fashion jewelry is usually not real gold. Instead, the brand applies a gold-tone finish to a base metal. Silver-tone pieces typically feature the same base metal under a layer of palladium. Find a large collection of Christian Dior jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 29, 2024No, Dior does not make nightgowns. A number of the French luxury brand’s vintage nightgowns can be found online from a variety of platforms, and while Dior garments are among fashion’s most collectible items, treasure hunters may be able to track down Dior slip dresses by visiting a favorite reseller’s physical storefront. Find an alluring assortment of vintage Christian Dior slip dresses and other dresses from top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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