Four Judith Leiber Minaudière Bags

This lot includes four bags.

THE FIRST
Gold-tone hard case minaudière encrusted with silver stones, top red stone set pressure clasp, and retractable braided chain shoulder strap.
Label (stamped): Judith Leiber

Detailed Features
6.5" L x 3.5" H x 1.25" W inches
Main textile: Gold-tone hard case with silver stones
Lining: Gold metallic leather lining
Hardware type: Gold-tone
Straps: Single retractable braided chain shoulder strap
Additions: Mirror, tasseled comb, and coin purse included

THE SECOND
Gold-tone hard case minaudière encrusted with gold stones, top silver stone set pressure clasp, and retractable chain shoulder strap. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $1,375.00.
Label (stamped): Judith Leiber
Style/Serial Number: 25730

Detailed Features
5.75" L x 3" H x 1.5" W inches
Main textile: Gold-tone hard case with gold stones
Lining: Gold metallic leather lining
Hardware type: Gold-tone
Straps: Single retractable chain shoulder strap
Additions: Authenticity card included

THE THIRD
Silver-tone padded hard case minaudière encrusted with light gold stones, top tiger's eye stone set pressure clasp, and retractable braided chain shoulder strap. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $1,175.00.
Label (stamped): Judith Leiber
Style/Serial Number: 40288

Detailed Features
5" L x 3.25" H x 1.5" W inches
Main textile: Silver-tone padded hard case with light gold stones
Lining: Silver metallic leather lining
Hardware type: Silver-tone
Straps: Single retractable braided chain shoulder strap
Additions: Authenticity card included

THE FOURTH
Silver-tone Florentined hard case minaudière with bands of silver stones, top red stone set pressure clasp, and retractable braided chain shoulder strap.
Label (stamped): Judith Leiber

Detailed Features
6.75" L x 3.25" H x 1.5" W inches
Main textile: Silver-tone Florentined hard case with silver stones
Lining: Silver metallic leather lining
Hardware type: Silver-tone
Straps: Single retractable braided chain shoulder strap
Additions: Tasseled comb, mirror, and coin purse included

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

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good though there are two stones missing, a spot on one of the side in between the stones, and a light scrape on the interior front lid.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues. All stones intact at time of cataloging.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good though there is one stone missing near the top corner.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is some yellowed glue at the corners of the leather pieced lining near the frames. All stones intact at time of cataloging.

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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 Judith Leiber Minaudière Bags

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