172 A fine Ossie Clark/Celia Birtwell sequined black crêpe evening suit, 1971, labelled and size 10, comprising: bias-cut halter-neck dress with sequined tulip motif to one breast, the matching jacket with lightly padded shoulders, appliquéd with green satin and scarlet sequined tulips overall, lined in damask woven with ‘Ossie Clark’ repeats, bust approx 92cm, 36in (2)
This ensemble is illustrated in ‘Ossie Clark, 1965-74’ by Judith Watt, V&A Publications, p 121. This design was modelled in ‘Harpers and Queen’, December 1971. This ensemble could only be purchased as a special order from Quorum and cost £60 in 1974. £2000 - 3000 173 An Ossie Clark/Celia Birtwell ivory cloqué satin trouser suit, circa 1973, labelled and size 10, in ‘Tartan Hearts’ print, the short jacket with pleats gathered into the yoke, red satin piping and lining, zip fastened, the wide-legged trousers with trellis quilting overall, bust approx 81-86cm, 32-34in, waist 66cm, 26in (2)
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175 An Ossie Clark cream and scarlet felted wool swing jacket and maxi skirt, circa 1973, the jacket with no fastenings, slanted front pockets, bold scarlet banding to shoulders, cuff and hem, un-labelled, the matching maxi-skirt, with woven label size 10, waist 56cm, 22in (2)
£600 - 900
£400 - 600
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174 An Ossie Clark/Celia Birtwell printed chiffon evening gown, 1973, labelled and size 10, with scarlet and green ‘Vita’ and ‘Tartan Hearts’ print, with lightly padded satin panels to the shoulders and floral appliqué to the centre front bodice, wide sleeves, bust approx 86cm, 34in
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Vogue illustrated an almost identical dress in April 1973, Quorum price £80. £700 - 1000
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