Philippe VENET, Haute Couture collection, circa 1990. Long evening gown in printed silk chiffon. Fashion-show prototype One-shoulder strapless top, draped bust, slit skirt, back with flounced panel effect. White label, black graphics. Bolduc d'atelier. Exhibition: 'Cristobal Balenciaga, Philippe Venet, Hubert de Givenchy' Château de la Princesse de Beauvau Craon, 2010, rep. in catalog. Footnotes: Philippe VENET, Haute Couture collection, circa 1990. Long evening dress in printed silk chiffon. Parade prototype. One-shoulder strapless top, draped chest, slit skirt, ruffled panel effect back. Bolduc workshop. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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