$2,560
An ivory silk damask corset worn by Norma Shearer as the title character in her Academy Award nominated role in Marie Antoinette (MGM, 1938). The boned corset has a petal pink floral spring motif and is embellished with ecru re-embroidered lace with scalloped edges, ruched ribbon work and a decorative cream satin ribbon that laces up the center front. The corset is worn by Marie Antoinette as she prepares to flee Paris. Costume design by Adrian. Accompanied by a copy of the film. Additionally, featured in the American Movie Classics documentary The Hollywood Fashion Machine : Faded Sequins , Tattered Dreams , Saving Hollywood's Classic Costumes (AMC, 2000). Previously exhibited: The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, "Hollywood 2000: The Eighth Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibit," February through April 2000, and at The Sharon Landa Gallery in Hollywood, California, 1971. PROVENANCE "M-G-M Auction After Sale," David Weisz Co., Los Angeles, 1970 From the Collection of Glenn Brown Categories:
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2014-04-11
