Live Auction 5945Fashion Through the Ages
Christie’s roundel
Lot 57

A GENTLEMAN'S WAISTCOAT

POSSIBLY FRENCH OR ITALIAN, 1740S

Closed3 December 2009

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GBP 4,750

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A GENTLEMAN'S WAISTCOAT
POSSIBLY FRENCH OR ITALIAN, 1740S
the linen ground embroidered in brightly coloured crewelwork wools with a floral border

Specialist note

Crewelwork waistcoats are unusual although the occasional lady's dress has survived. See these rooms, 14 July 1992, lot 128, A petenlair and petticoat, circa 1720.