Fragments of the past forming the basis of designs for the future
The 12th specialist textiles sale under the Rossini (17.342% buyer’s premium) hammer at Drouot on October 9 attracted keen trade interest, with 76 per cent of the 550 lots sold, yielding a hammer total of some €430,000 (£270,000).
French, English and American fashion designers were especially active, with a distinguished collecti…