The September Sale: Fall Fashion & Luxury Accessories

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Lot 206

Four Judith Leiber Mini Bags

This lot includes four handbags.

THE FIRST
Ivory leather doctor bag with gold-tone hardware, side hinge closures, and peg feet, and lined in ivory fabric; paired with mirror and coin purse. Comes with dust bag.
Label: Judith Leiber

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 7"
Width: 8.25 "
Depth: 4"
Strap Drop: 3.25"

THE SECOND
Black leather mini frame bag with gold-tone and black enamel filled peg feet, black rhinestone orbs, and lined in black satin.
Label: Judith Leiber

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 5"
Width: 7"
Depth: 2.75"
Strap Drop: 5"

THE THIRD
White leather two compartment mini handbag with single handle encrusted with white rhinestones and globes, and lined in white fabric; paired with a coin purse.
Label: Judith Leiber

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 6"
Width: 6.25"
Depth: 3"
Strap Drop: 4"

THE FOURTH
White leather and silver-tone floral design frame bag with chain shoulder strap and acorn snap closure, and lined in white satin; paired with a coin purse.handle
Label: Judith Leiber

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 6"
Width: 6.25"
Depth: 2.5"
Strap Drop: 14.5"

Property from the Collection of Joseph H. and June S. Hennage, Williamsburg, Virginia

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally with some minor wear on the peg feet. There is yellowed adhesive on the back frame opening and at the base of each hand strap where they meet the bag.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good though the top and base corners are worn, several black rhinestones are missing on each of the orbs, and the interior lining is dusty. The handles have some minor wear underneath each one at the apex and there is also a sticky residue from an old label.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with some light discoloration along top lining and the glue behind white rhinestones is slightly yellowing. The bottom corners have some minor wear.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good though there is some discoloration along top lining and some darkening underneath the front silver frame.

Everything is sold 'As Is’. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional condition photos, please use the INQUIRE button or email couturecr@lesliehindman.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact.

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

Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

timothylong@hindmanauctions.com 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

michaelhall@hindmanauctions.com 312 280 1212

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Four Judith Leiber Mini Bags

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