Lot 26

Christian DIOR by Galliano charms earrings 2005

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Christian DIOR by Galliano charms earrings 2005

Estimate: €200 - €300

Starting Bid: €160

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June 8, 2026 7:30 PM CEST
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Verviers, Belgium

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Christian DIOR by Galliano charms earrings 2005
Christian Dior by Galliano rare bee earrings, Collection 'Riley, Kirsten, Kate Gisele', year 2005. Made of red plexi and chrome metal. Signed Dior.

A little bit of history
At Dior, the bee is one of the house's most emblematic and poetic symbols. It is associated with several meanings linked to Christian Dior himself, the world of couture, and French heritage.

Christian Dior often compared his ateliers on Avenue Montaigne to "a little buzzing beehive," admiring the meticulous craftsmanship and constant activity of his seamstresses, whom he affectionately called his "bees." The insect thus became a metaphor for savoir-faire, artisanal precision, and the collective work of the Haute Couture ateliers.

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Christian Dior par John Galliano, Rare boucles d'oreilles en forme d'abeilles. Collection 'Riley, Kirsten, Kate, Gisele' , 2005.
Réalisé en plexiglas rouge et métal chromé.
Signé Dior.

Un peu d'histoire
Chez Dior, l'abeille est l'un des symboles les plus emblématiques et poétiques de la maison. Elle est associée à plusieurs significations liées à Christian Dior lui-même, à l'univers de la couture et au patrimoine français.

Christian Dior comparait souvent ses ateliers de l'avenue Montaigne à « une petite ruche bourdonnante », admirant le travail minutieux et l'activité incessante de ses couturières, qu'il surnommait ses « abeilles ». L'insecte est ainsi devenu une métaphore du savoir-faire, de la précision artisanale et du travail collectif des ateliers Haute Couture.

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  • Dimensions: 3.6 x 3.5 cm. (1.41 x 1.37 in.)
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition. (See pictures)

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