Galanos Sable Coat, c.1980GalanosJames Galanos (1924-2016) was the only son of Greek born parents. In 1944, he became a general assistant at the New York East 49th Street emporium of Hattie Carnegie. Galanos was known for using the finest materials and impeccable construction, often called the `American Couturier`. With a career that spanned five decades, he dressed Hollywood stars, royalty, and political figures of the day.Galanos furs in the 1980s were considered to be a symbol of extreme status and wealth. In Fredrick Wiseman`s 1983 documentary The Store, Galanos is said to be one of the finest fur designers in the world, his fur creations retailed for tens of thousands of dollars at the time. Galanos often worked with sable. Sable fur perhaps the most luxurious fur in the world and was once reserved for the Russian royal family.  Natural sable fur coat with enlarged peak lapel collar, long sleeves, inseam side pockets, and center front hook and eye closure with a brown silk psychedelic floral lining.  Straight coat with long  Label: GalanosRetail Label: Bonwit Teller  Size Label: Not sized  Style/Serial No.: Not labeled    Approximate Measurements:Shoulders: 21"  Chest: 42"  Waist: 50"  Hips: 56"  Length (high shoulder point to hem): 41"  Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34"Condition:  The overall condition is good. The sable fur is supple. The lining is loose at the bottom and shows where the pelts have been re-backed to cover from where a pervious backing had failed.    Everything is sold `As Is`. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email us with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.