Four Designer Bags Including one Gucci, 1990-2010s

This lot includes four designer bags.

THE FIRST
A Gucci red patent crocodile shoulder bag, trimmed with gold-tone hardware, with a red patent crocodile strap, lined with red leather. Has a removable red leather wallet.
Label: Gucci Italy
Serial No.: 99-001-3676

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 8.5"
Width: 2"
Depth: 9"
Strap drop: 18"

THE SECOND
A black alligator cross-body bag with gold-tone hardware lined with black leather. Comes with detachable black alligator strap.
Label: Bally

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 5"
Width: 2.5"
Depth: 5.5"
Strap drop: 25"

THE THIRD
A large red alligator tote trimmed with gold-tone hardware lined with black leather.
Label: Siso / Made in Italy

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 16"
Width: 6"
Depth: 14"
Strap drop: 4.5"

THE FOURTH
A tan Caiman Crocodile Donna Karan cross-body bag, lined with black suede.
Label: Donna Karan New York

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 9"
Width: 3"
Depth: 8"
Strap drop: 20"

Property from the Estate of Patricia Ann Black Smyth, Sold to Benefit Berea College, Berea, Kentucky

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with some slight wear on the bottom piping and slight striations on the top closure. The lining is good with a light white spot just under the stamped label.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with minor wear across exterior and front clasp. There are some light scratches on the front flap facing and bag lining.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good with a dark spot on the back left edge along with some overall wear throughout the body of the bag including the handles. The lining is clean though the zipper pulls are slightly worn.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is good with wear around outside edge and the strap has some darkening glue where the skin is pieced together. The front snap closure has some noticeable wear as well.

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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.

Michael Hall

Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Four Designer Bags Including one Gucci, 1990-2010s

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