Three Judith Leiber Bags - One Formerly Owned by Elizabeth Taylor

This lot contains three bags. The third bag in this lot (with silver lace) comes from the Collection of Elizabeth Taylor, acquired in Christie’s sale 2629, lot 1797.

THE FIRST

Shoulder bag with two compartments in pink satin and silver crystals with a pink satin lining and detachable pink cord strap. The bag retains the retail label listing the price at $1385.00.
Label: Judith Leiber / New York
Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features
6.25" L x 6" H x 2.75" W
21" Strap Drop
Main textile: Pink satin and crystals
Trim: Pink satin and silver-tone metal
Lining: Pink satin
Hardware type: Silver-tone metal
Straps: Single detachable strap
Interior details: Two main compartment
Additions: Mirror, coin purse

Country of origin: New York

Not included: Comb

THE SECOND
Copper-tone metal frame clutch with a panel of multicolored python on each side, copper crystals around the edges, metallic gold leather lining, detachable retractable chain strap, and a top pressure lock closure.
Label: Judith Leiber / Established 1963 / New York
Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features
6.75" L x 4.5" H x 1.25" W
9" Strap Drop
Main textile: Copper metal frame and python
Trim: Python
Lining: Metallic gold leather
Hardware type: Copper-tone metal
Straps: Single detachable retractable chain strap
Interior details: One main compartment

Additions: Authenticity/Product registration 3-fold card

Country of origin: New York

Not included: Comb, mirror, coin purse

THE THIRD
Shoulder bag with two compartments in grey satin and silver lace covering the top compartment and silver crystals covering the bottom part of the bag. The top part of the bag closes with a top pressure clasp closure and the bottom of the bag closes with two snaps. The bag is lined with grey satin and the straps are detachable.
Label: Judith Leiber / New York
Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features
6.25" L x 7" H x 3" W
20.5" Strap Drop
Main textile: Grey satin and crystals
Trim: Grey satin and silver-tone metal
Lining: Grey satin
Hardware type: Silver-tone metal
Straps: Single detachable cord strap
Interior details: Two main compartment
Additions: Two paper labels from The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor, mirror

Country of origin: New York

Not included: Comb, coin purse

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with approximately two missing crystals on the bottom section of the bag.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good with approximately two missing crystals on the a bottom section of the bag.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with minor fraying of the grey satin around the top pressure lock closure.

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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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Three Judith Leiber Bags - One Formerly Owned by Elizabeth Taylor

This lot contains three bags. The third bag in this lot (with silver lace) comes from the Collection of Elizabeth Taylor, acquired in Christie’s sale 2629, lot 1797.

THE FIRST

Country of origin: New York

Additions: Authenticity/Product registration 3-fold card

Country of origin: New York

Not included: Comb, mirror, coin purse

Country of origin: New York

Not included: Comb, coin purse

Please email [email protected] for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.

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