Karl Lagerfeld (1938-2019) - Chanel 2018/19

Karl Lagerfeld (1933–2019)

Original Chanel Haute Couture fashion sketch – 2018 – hand-signed – original drawing – gift deed – notarized provenance

There are drawings that merely document a draft. And there are drawings that capture the immediate creative moment of one of the greatest couturiers of our time.

The present original fashion sketch comes from the creative milieu of the CHANEL Haute Couture collection 2018. The handwritten note “Chanel HC 18/19” points directly to Haute Couture. The drawing bears Karl Lagerfeld's original signature and displays the characteristic, swift yet highly precise linework for which he was known.

With a few pencil and ink strokes, an elegant silhouette emerges, its impact enhanced by delicate color accents with shimmering rose, coral, and lightly iridescent glitter effects. The sparkling pigments give the design extraordinary luminosity and reflect the luxurious aesthetic for which Chanel Haute Couture is renowned worldwide.

Karl Lagerfeld created his sketches not only as working templates—they were an essential part of his creative process. Many of his original drawings are today in significant private collections and are sought-after collector’s items in international fashion history.

A particular highlight is the extensive provenance of the work. The delivery includes:

* original handwritten gift deed (Acte de Donation)
* French notarizations
* Apostille under the Hague Convention
* certified French provenance documents

These documents accompany the work and document its origin.

Details

* Artist: Karl Lagerfeld (1933–2019)
* House: CHANEL
* Collection: Haute Couture 2018
* Technique: pencil, ink and color accents on paper
* Signature: original hand-signed by Karl Lagerfeld
* Dimensions: approximately 21 × 28 cm
* Condition: very good original condition
* Provenance: original gift deed, notarizations and Apostille

An extraordinary original from the creative world of Karl Lagerfeld and CHANEL Haute Couture – a rare opportunity for collectors of significant fashion drawings and museum-worthy fashion memorabilia.

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