Mariano Fortuny Silk Pleated "Delphos" Gown with Murano Glass Beadwork

Description:

Mariano Fortuny Silk Pleated "Delphos" Gown with Murano Glass Beadwork, Venice, c. 1910, champagne-colored, with wax-resist belt, signed on interior back seam, "Made in Italy Fabrique en Italie Fortuny Depose," lg. approx. 55 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

A couple of areas of slight puckering. Belt/ sash is unmarked. Hem and neck stitching appears original (see images),but dress is quite short. Hemline appears slightly uneven, with lacking or pulled stitches in some areas. Beadwork to sides pulled, areas no longer secured to dress.


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