Three Judith Leiber Items: One Belt, Two Bags, 1980s

This lot contains two bags and one belt.

THE FIRST
Gathered tan lizard bag with gold-tone strip across the top closure.
Label: Judith Leiber

Detailed Features
10" L x 7.5" H x 3" W
19.5" Shoulder Strap Drop
Main textile: Lizard
Trim: Goldtone metal
Lining: Grey grossgrain
Hardware type: Goldtone
Straps: Lizard
Handles: N/A
Interior details: Slip and zipper pocket
Additions: Mirror, Comb
Country of origin: New York

THE SECOND
Gathered tan python bag with a gold-tone chain strap.
Label: Judith Leiber

Detailed Features
11" L x 10" H x 4" W
16.6" Handle Drop
Main textile: Python
Trim: Python
Lining: Cream grossgrain
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Straps: Gold-tone chain
Interior details: Cream grossgrain fabric with zipper pocket
Additions: Mirror, comb, coin purse
Country of origin: New York

THE THIRD
Tan lizard belt with a gold- and silver-tone metal buckle with tiger-eye-like stone in the center. The belt is adjustable with the measurements taken at the longest point.
Label (Stamped): Judith Leiber
1" x 36"

Property from the Collection of Jo Ann Cline Yates, Lookout Mountain, Tennessee

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with no condition issues.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good with a 1" faint spot on the exterior with some small spots on the interior lining.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with no condition issues.

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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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Three Judith Leiber Items: One Belt, Two Bags, 1980s

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