Three Judith Lieber Bags and One Belt, 1970-80s

This lot includes four items; three hand bags and one belt.

THE FIRST
Gold kid leather on gold-tone metal frame bag with hand embroidery and gold-tone chain strap with mirror and gold kid coin purse.
Label (stamped metal): Judith Lieber

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 9.75"
Width: 6.25"
Depth: 1.75"

THE SECOND
Blue rounded envelope in snake skin with chain shoulder strap with medallions and tassel. Included are mirror and comb.
Label (stamped metal): Judith Lieber

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 8"
Width: 5"
Depth: 2.5"

THE THIRD
Black leather bag with gold-tone hardware. Included is a mirror and black leather with gold-tone coin purse.
Label (stamped metal): Judith Lieber

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 12"
Width: 7"
Depth: 6.25"

THE FOURTH
Black leather adjustable belt with silver-tone metal buckle inlaid with off-white acrylic and red and black enamel.
Label (stamped): Judith Leiber

Approximate measurements:
Length (tip of buckle to end of belt): 36.5"
Width (center back): 1.25"

Property from the Estate of Mary "Kit" Muessig, Pasadena, California

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with some overall discoloration to the outer embroidery, the metal frame has some wear but all rhinestones are intact, there is a small red mark on the inner top lining on the label side of the bag.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good with some wear on the handle hardware and front twist clasp. There is a small area of wear on the left frame by handle.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good with minimal wear and minor scratches on the off-white acrylic inset.

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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 Lieber Bags and One Belt, 1970-80s

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