
Description
A collection of historic documents of the greatest, most secret and legendary
collections formed by private collectors in the 20th Century.
The set of Auction Catalogs also includes a DVD of the entire collection.
For fifty years, the couturier Yves Saint Laurent and his friend and partner
Pierre Berge were legends in the international worlds of fashion and contemporary culture.
YSL fashion conquered the world and defined the way two generations of
women dressed. Pierre Berge, a consummate businessman, not only supported
YSL commercially, but at the same time became a major figure in his own right in the world of contemporary French culture, a noted patron of literature, music
and the arts.
But as the fame of Yves Saint Laurent's fashion label and his perfumes grew, very few other than their close friends knew that slowly, privately, they were also assembling a visionary collection, one that knew no rules of taste and category. As you will hear in the exclusive interview on this DVD, Pierre Berge makes the point that they bought what they loved and admired, spanning many
centuries in time. The extraordinary works of art in this collection represent
cultures freom the ancient to the modern age.
The Collection of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge is a distinguished and
glorious chapter in the history of highly personal great collections.
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Wear consistent with age and use. The individual catalogs have barely been opened, the somewhat fragile sleve holding the five catalogs, has been taped.
Dimensions:
Height: 9.5 in.
Width: 12.5 in.
Depth: 6 in.
Category: Books
Origin: United States
Materials: Paper
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collections formed by private collectors in the 20th Century.
The set of Auction Catalogs also includes a DVD of the entire collection.
For fifty years, the couturier Yves Saint Laurent and his friend and partner
Pierre Berge were legends in the international worlds of fashion and contemporary culture.
YSL fashion conquered the world and defined the way two generations of
women dressed. Pierre Berge, a consummate businessman, not only supported
YSL commercially, but at the same time became a major figure in his own right in the world of contemporary French culture, a noted patron of literature, music
and the arts.
But as the fame of Yves Saint Laurent's fashion label and his perfumes grew, very few other than their close friends knew that slowly, privately, they were also assembling a visionary collection, one that knew no rules of taste and category. As you will hear in the exclusive interview on this DVD, Pierre Berge makes the point that they bought what they loved and admired, spanning many
centuries in time. The extraordinary works of art in this collection represent
cultures freom the ancient to the modern age.
The Collection of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge is a distinguished and
glorious chapter in the history of highly personal great collections.
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Wear consistent with age and use. The individual catalogs have barely been opened, the somewhat fragile sleve holding the five catalogs, has been taped.
Dimensions:
Height: 9.5 in.
Width: 12.5 in.
Depth: 6 in.
Category: Books
Origin: United States
Materials: Paper
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good
Wear consistent with age and use. The individual catalogs have barely been opened, the somewhat fragile sleve holding the five catalogs, has been taped.
Wear consistent with age and use. The individual catalogs have barely been opened, the somewhat fragile sleve holding the five catalogs, has been taped.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge Collection, by Christie's 2009
Estimate $880-$2,630
Starting Price
$180
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