Portrait of Christian DIOR

Photography

Inventory number
2020.12.20.6.PH.OT.1957.FR
Author:
Willy MAYWALD (German, Kleve 1907 - 1985 Paris)
Description
Press photographic portrait representing Christian DIOR at the age of 52 (year of his death). He holds in his hand the sketches of his latest collection..


This photograph is part of a batch and comes from the family archives of Jacqueline DIOR (Sister of Christian DIOR).  The lot was bought at an auction by Christophe DUBOIS RUBIO and later donated to the Vassiliev Foundation.
Material
Gelatin silver print
Origin
1957 France
Dimensions
Length : 18 cm
Height : 24 cm
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