Five Assorted Designer Hand Bags: One Moschino, One Akris, One John Galliano, One Burberry, One Dolce & Gabbana

This lot includes fives bags.

THE FIRST
Printed and pleated chiffon frame bag trimmed with brown leather and bronze-tone top closure.
Label (stamped): Burberry

Detailed Features
11" L x 5" H x 2.5" W inches
Main textile: Printed chiffon
Trim: Brown leather
Lining: Pink satin
Hardware type: Bronze-tone metal
Handles: Single top adjustable braided leather handle for hand carry
Interior details: Interior zip pocket
Country of origin: Made in Italy

THE SECOND
Red and white striped suede baguette frame bag trimmed in red leather with floral detail and thin leather handles.
Label: Moschino

Detailed Features
11.25" L x 5" H x 3.5" W inches
Main textile: Red and white striped suede leather
Trim: Red leather
Lining: Red fabric lining
Hardware type: Magnetic top closure
Handles: Dual thin leather handles for hand carry
Exterior details: Leather rose
Interior details: Interior slip pocket
Country of origin: Made in Italy

THE THIRD
Black chiffon square frame bag with black metal hardware and stiffened handle.
Label (stamped): Dolce & Gabbana

Detailed Features
8" L x 8" H x 1" W inches
Main textile: Black padded chiffon
Lining: Red satin
Hardware type: Black powder coated metal
Handles: Top stiffened handle for hand carry
Interior details: Interior slip pocket
Country of origin: Made in Italy

THE FOURTH
Fleurs Autru Plume Rouge Bordeaux Pochette PM frame bag with retractable shoulder strap and gold-tone frame with magnetic closure.
Label (stamped): John Galliano
Style/Serial Number: FAP44004 VEA R4

Detailed Features
9" L x 5" H x 2.25" W inches
Main textile: Red patent ostrich
Lining: Brown fabric lining
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal set with enamel and feathers
Straps: Single retractable ostrich shoulder strap
Interior details: Interior gathered slip pocket
Additions: Authenticity card included
Country of origin: Made in Paris

THE FIFTH
Black calfskin leather origami folded hand bag with adjustable dark metal chain shoulder strap and top magnetic closure. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $1,690.00.
Label: Akris
Style/Serial Number: 10 1062 RS

Detailed Features
11" L x 5.5" H x 3.5" W inches
Main textile: Black calfskin leather
Trim: Black leather
Lining: Tan leather
Hardware type: Gun metal
Straps: Adjustable black chain and leather shoulder strap
Exterior details: Front slip pocket with twist lock plate
Interior details: Interior slip and zip pocket
Additions: Care card included

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

Condition:

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

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally though the exterior appears to have darkened slightly.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with minor wear to side handle fittings.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good though the frame has some wear along the edges and the straps are slightly misshapen.

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is very good with negligible wear on the base peg feet. Appears unused.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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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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Five Assorted Designer Hand Bags: One Moschino, One Akris, One John Galliano, One Burberry, One Dolce & Gabbana

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