Four Exotic Skin Handbags: One Nancy Gonzalez, One Helene, One Tardini, One Bottega Veneta

This lot includes four bags.

THE FIRST
Black Caiman crocodile and jute flap bag with red crocodile stitching. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $565.00.
Label (stamped): Nancy Gonzalez
Style/Serial Number: C764

Detailed Features
8" L x 5.75" H x 3" W inches
Main textile: Black Crocodile
Trim: Jute and red crocodile strapping
Lining: Red suede
Hardware type: Magnet closure
Additions: Authenticity and Style card, Materials Identification card, and dust bag included
Country of origin: Made in Colombia

THE SECOND
Beige Caiman crocodile tote bag Found with original sales tag, listed price: $2,500.00.
Label (stamped): Helene
Style/Serial Number: 032395

Detailed Features
10.5" L x 12.25" H x 4.5" W inches
Main textile: Beige Crocodile
Lining: Suede leather
Hardware type: Magnet closure, silver-tone
Straps: Detachable shoulder strap
Handles: Dual top handles for hand carry
Interior details: Interior zip pocket
Country of origin: Made in Italy

THE THIRD
Brown American alligator shoulder bag. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $3,125.00.
Label (stamped): Tardini

Detailed Features
11.5" L x 7" H x 2" W inches
Main textile: Brown Alligator
Lining: Natural suede
Hardware type: Silver-tone magnet closure
Straps: Dual shoulder straps
Interior details: Interior main compartment, front and back slip pockets
Country of origin: Made in Italy

THE FOURTH
Brown embossed leather zip top tote and mirror.
Label (stamped): Bottega Veneta
Style/Serial Number: 10700307025CS / 9G00049217G713981BR7

Detailed Features
15" L x 12" H x 5.75" W inches
Main textile: Brown embossed leather
Lining: Black fabric lining
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Straps: Dual shoulder straps
Interior details: Single Interior zip pocket
Additions: Mirror with cloth pocket
Country of origin: Made in Italy

Property from the Estate of Martha Smith Simpson, Lake Forest, Illinois

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good structurally though there are white scrapes on the front left bottom corner, base of the bag, and the top left flap ridge.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good though there is some negligible wear on each of the base corners. Appears unused.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with some minor scuffs on the exterior sides towards the base, the bottom corners and base, and interior flap facing. The lining in the main compartment has a few very small spots but otherwise is clean.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good with some very minor wear on the base corners and peg feet. The handles have a crease in the middle from hanging.

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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 Exotic Skin Handbags: One Nancy Gonzalez, One Helene, One Tardini, One Bottega Veneta

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