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Lot 36
2000 - Sara Perceval And Douglas Darnell |
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A sparkling halterneck stage gown by Sara Perceval
reworked by Douglas Darnell, the gown of gold silk chiffon decorated overall
with gold and silver glitter, Swarovski topaz and clear crystals, gold bugle
beads and tiny silver sequins in a floral pattern, the skirt slashed to the left
hip with flowing train, the halterneck, slit and hem trimmed with a border of
gold beads and clear crystals, the plunging neckline embellished with a striking
yellow-metal brooch set with clear and topaz crystals, the back with two long
strands embroidered with gold beads terminating in tassels of crystal rondels
and gold beads.
Dame Shirley asked Darnell to further embellish this Sara Perceval gown to make
it glitter more under the stage lights.
The photograph illustrated shows Dame Shirley wearing this gown on stage during
HRH Prince Philip's 80th Birthday Concert at the
Royal Albert Hall, 24th May, 2001.
Dame Shirley has worn this gown on several other occasions between 2000-2002
including her Millenium Tour concerts at the Royal
Festival Hall, June, 2000; the UNESCO Gala in Germany, October, 2000; the
Liverpool Summer Pops, 15th July, 2001 and during
the Queen's Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace,
June, 2002.
£3,000
Images displayed with kind permission of Christies Images Ltd. © 2002
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