Four Designer Clutches: Three Judith Leiber, One Bottega Veneta

This lot contains four clutches.

THE FIRST
Black lizard clutch with gold-tone metal scalloped frame, detachable shoulder strap, single compartment interior with a slit and zippered pocket, two mirrors, two tasseled combs, coin purse, and top clasp with black onyx detail.
Label: Judith Leiber

Detailed Features
9.25" L x 7" H x 2.75" W
19" Shoulder Strap Drop
Main textile: Lizard skin
Trim: Gold-tone metal
Lining: Black canvas
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Straps: Detachable think black lizard skin strap
Interior details: One main compartment with a slit pocket and zippered pocket
Additions: Two mirrors, two tasseled combs, coin purse, dust bag
Country of origin: Made in Italy

THE SECOND
Navy blue lizard clutch with gold-tone metal frame and hardware, retractable shoulder strap, single compartment with slit and zippered pocket, mirror and coin purse, and top clasp with jewel detail.
Label: Judith Leiber

Detailed Features
12.25" L x 6.25" H x 2.25" W
19.5" Shoulder Strap Drop
Main textile: Navy blue lizard skin
Trim: Gold-tone metal
Lining: Navy blue canvas
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Straps: Retractable navy blue lizard skin strap
Interior details: One main compartment with a slit pocket and zippered pocket
Additions: Coin purse, mirror, comb, care card, dust bag, original receipt
Country of origin: N/A

THE THIRD
Black leather clutch with gold-tone metal frame and hardware, retractable shoulder strap, single compartment with slit and zippered pocket, mirror, coin purse, comb, and top clasp with jewel detail.
Label: Judith Leiber

Detailed Features
10.75" L x 7.25" H x 3" W
18.5" Shoulder Strap Drop
Main textile: Black leather
Trim: Gold-tone metal
Lining: Black canvas
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Straps: Retractable black leather strap
Interior details: One main compartment with a slit pocket and zippered pocket
Additions: Dust bag, coin purse, tasseled comb, mirror
Country of origin: N/A

THE FOURTH
Grey lizard frame clutch with single compartment, gold-tone metal hardware, and black circular top clasp.
Label: Bottega Veneta

Detailed Features
10.25" L x 6.5" H x 2.5" W
Main textile: Lizard skin
Trim: N/A
Lining: Black leather
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Interior details: One main compartment
Additions: Dust bag, mirror
Country of origin: Made in Italy

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with only a small mark in the piping on the front top right corner and minor scratching on the gold-tone frame and clasp.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with only a small spot on the center bottom and light scratching on the gold-tone frame.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good with only a faint spot on the center front under the clasp, on the center back along the bottom, and on the back right side mid way down. On the interior, there is a faint mark on the right side of the slit pocket.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good with only a small mark on the back of the black clasp and wear on both the front and back of the mirror.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

[email protected]312.334.4222

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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Four Designer Clutches: Three Judith Leiber, One Bottega Veneta

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