Two Valentino Bags: One Rosette and One Beaded Serpent, 1990-2000s

This lot includes two bags.

THE FIRST
Green and gold hand beaded hand bag with blue and purple beaded diamond pattern, silver beaded and rhinestone snake design, green lizard skin printed handles and trim, and top magnetic snap closure.
Label: Valentino / Garavani
Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features
9.75" L x 9.5" H x 4" W
6.25" Handle Drop
Main textile: Green, gold, blue, and silver beads
Trim: Green lizard skin printed leather
Lining: Red Satin
Hardware type: Silver-tone metal
Handles: Dual top green lizard skin printed handles
Interior details: Main compartment with interior back slip pocket
Additions: Care card
Country of origin: Made in Italy
Not Included: Dust bag, Authenticity card

THE SECOND
Red and burgundy silk crepe handmade rosette tote bag with green lizard skin printed handles.
Label: Valentino / Garavani
Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features
9.75" L x 9.5" H x 4" W
6.25" Handle Drop
Main textile: Red silk crepe handmade rosettes
Trim: Green lizard skin printed leather
Lining: Green satin
Handles: Dual top green lizard skin printed handles
Interior details: Main compartment with interior back slip pocket
Country of origin: Made in Italy
Not Included: Dust bag, Authenticity card

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good though there is some slight wear around the top edge of the bag as well as the sides of the handles. There is a faint white mark on the back side of the interior lizard skin facing right beside the closure.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good though there is a small hole in the outer fabric on the top right corner. There is a mark in the lining on the bottom right corner and a few pulled threads on the front interior lining. There are also a few pulled threads on the outside of the rose petals through out.

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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.

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Two Valentino Bags: One Rosette and One Beaded Serpent, 1990-2000s

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