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Lot 240

Collection of Five Judith Leiber Items; One Leather Shoulder Bag and Four Belts

Lot 240

Collection of Five Judith Leiber Items; One Leather Shoulder Bag and Four Belts

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Estimate: $300 - $400

Estimate$300 – $400

Status

Closed

Collection of Five Judith Leiber Items; One Leather Shoulder Bag and Four Belts

This lot includes five accessories; one shoulder bag and four belts.

THE FIRST
Ivory leather shoulder bag with white floral embroidery throughout, gold-tone hardware, front gathered side pocket, and attached snap frame cosmetics bag; paired with tasseled comb, mirror, and coin purse. Comes with box.
Label: Judith Leiber

Detailed Features
16" L x 10" H x 5.5" W inches
Main textile: Ivory leather with white floral embroidery
Trim: Ivory leather
Lining: Ivory textile lining
Hardware type: Gold-tone hardware
Handles: Dual top handles for hand carry
Exterior details: Exterior front slip pocket
Interior details: Interior zippered pocket, interior slip pocket
Additions: Tasseled comb, mirror, coin purse. Larger attached ivory leather frame bag.

THE SECOND
Pink Karung snake skin adjustable belt with gold-tone and silver-tone bar buckle set with red stones.
Label (stamped): Judith Leiber

Approximate Measurements:
Length (tip of buckle to end of belt): 36"
Width (center back): 1.75"

THE THIRD
Black Karung snake skin adjustable belt with gold-tone and silver-tone bar buckle set with red stones.
Label (stamped): Judith Leiber

Approximate Measurements:
Length (tip of buckle to end of belt): 37"
Width (center back): 1.75"

THE FOURTH
Taupe Karung snake skin adjustable belt with gold-tone and silver-tone geometric buckle with snake skin inserts.
Label (stamped): Judith Leiber

Approximate Measurements:
Length (tip of buckle to end of belt): 35"
Width (center back): 1.75"

THE FIFTH
Red Karung snake skin adjustable belt with gold-tone lion head buckle. Comes with a dust bag.
Label (stamped): Judith Leiber

Approximate Measurements:
Length (tip of buckle to end of belt): 40"
Width (center back): 2.75"

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

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good though there are some stitch holes on bottom right front corner. There are spots on the top left front pocket opening, the tops of the left side top corner edge, and the adhesive on each top edge of the sides is yellowing. The box lid is split on each corner.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with a small area of yellowed adhesive on the back of the belt.

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

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is good structurally though the belt is slightly misshapen and the belt buckle's outer surface has a significant amount of wear.

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

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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.

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Luxe Holiday: A Collectors' Collection

Collection of Five Judith Leiber Items; One Leather Shoulder Bag and Four Belts

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