Two Judith Leiber Floral Motif Minaudières

This lot includes two minaudières.

THE FIRST
Silver-tone metal oval minaudière encrusted with black, gold, pink, green, and moonstone crystals in hibiscus motif, retractable silver-tone chain shoulder strap, and top pressure clasp closure.
Label (stamped): Judith Leiber
Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features
5.5" L x 3.25" H x 1.5" W
19.5" Shoulder Strap Drop
Main textile: Multi-hued crystals on silver-tone frame
Lining: Metallic silver leather
Hardware type: Silver-tone metal
Straps: Single retractable silver-tone metal chain shoulder strap
Interior details: Main compartment
Additions: Dust bag
Country of origin: N/A
Not Included: Tasseled comb, mirror, coin purse

THE SECOND
Gold-tone metal oval minaudière encrusted with green, gold, yellow, silver, moonstone crystals in lily motif, retractable gold-tone chain shoulder strap, and top pressure clasp closure.
Label (stamped): Judith Leiber
Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features
5.25" L x 4" H x 1.25" W
19.5" Shoulder Strap Drop
Main textile: Multi-hued crystals on gold-tone frame
Lining: Metallic gold leather
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Straps: Single retractable gold-tone metal chain shoulder strap
Interior details: Main compartment
Additions: Dust bag, tasseled comb
Country of origin: N/A
Not Included: Mirror, coin purse

Property from the Estate of an Elegant Lady, Texas

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good though there are several stones missing including along the top on either side of the clasp, the bottom edges on either side of the hinge, the front lid top right and bottom left corner, and the center back near the top and bottom edges. The frame is also offset so closing the bag takes a little effort and there is some oxidation on the interior shoulder strap attachment screws.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good though there is one crystal missing on the back of the bag about mid level and on the top pressure clasp. There is some spacing variegations between the crystals though no other crystals appear missing. The interior lining has several scratches throughout.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

Michael Hall

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Two Judith Leiber Floral Motif Minaudières

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