Four Animal Print Pieces: One Lambertson Truex Frame Clutch Bag, One Valentino Double Flap Bag, One Pair of Gucci Sling Back Shoes, One Pair of Louboutin Boots

This lot includes two hand bags and two pairs of shoes.

THE FIRST
Cheetah print hair frame clutch bag trimmed in brown leather with top hinge clasp closure. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $695.00.
Label (stamped): Lambertson Truex

Detailed Features
9" L x 5" H x 2.25" W inches
Main textile: Cheetah print hair
Trim: Brown leather
Lining: Blue suede
Hardware type: Silver-tone metal
Interior details: Single slip pocket
Additions: Care card included
Country of origin: Made in Italy

THE SECOND
Leopard print hair double flap bag with saddle stitched brown alligator embossed leather handle and front silver-tone and enamel buckle closure.
Label: Valentino

Detailed Features
8" L x 5.5" H x 1" W inches
Main textile: Leopard print hair
Trim: Brown embossed leather (alligator)
Lining: Blue satin lining
Hardware type: Silver-tone metal
Handles: Single top leather handle for hand carry
Interior details: Interior back zip pocket
Country of origin: Made in Italy

THE THIRD
Black patent leather peep-toe sling back shoes with tortoise shell printed pattern wedge heel.
Label: Gucci
Size Label: 8.5
Style/Serial No.: 212951

Approximate Measurements:
Heel Height: 2.75"

THE FOURTH
Cheetah print pony hair short boots. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $1,095.00. Comes with dust bags and box.
Label: Christian Louboutin
Size Label: 39
Style/Serial No.: BWA4 LEO100-150-035/BK

Approximate Measurements:
Heel Height: 2"

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

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good though there is a part/scrape in the hair on back base near center.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good though there are some slightly worn spots in the hair on the top flap and a few faint spots in the front compartment lining.

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

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is pristine, never worn, with original packaging.

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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 Animal Print Pieces: One Lambertson Truex Frame Clutch Bag, One Valentino Double Flap Bag, One Pair of Gucci Sling Back Shoes, One Pair of Louboutin Boots

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