Christian Dior Haute Couture Velvet Dress, Autumn/Winter 2007-08The twenty-five lots of Dior haute couture in this auction (Lots 46-70) represent the work of nearly every creative director at the House of Dior.This lot contains one haute couture dress.  Black silk velvet dress with asymmetrical panels of embroidered black silk at the neck, around the hips, and ending in a flared hem at the back right side. The dress closes down the center back with a zipper.  Label: Christian Dior Haute Couture Paris  Size Label: Not sized  Style/Serial No.: 34751    Approximate Measurements:Shoulders: 14.5"  Chest: 34"  Waist: 32"  Hips: 35"  Length (high shoulder point to hem): 47.5"Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 22"  Property from a Private Collection, Arlington, VirginiaCondition:  The overall condition is very good some signs of light wear throughout dress some light imprints from wear to the silk velvet and light snags to the satin at the back of the dress.    Everything is sold `As Is`. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email us with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.