Sale 1191
| Chicago
| Chicago
Estimate$2,000 – $4,000
Shaped brown leather breastplate with a suede back and five brown leather adjustable straps that connect to the plate at the sides. The front of the breastplate is decorated with a pressed design into the leather in a stylized art-nouveau pattern.
This piece comes with the original box and a plastic insert that is the same shape as the breastplate and serves as its mount while in storage.
Label: Unlabeled, attributed to Issey Miyake
Size Label: Unlabeled
Approximate Measurements:
13.5" W x 19" L (measured as a flat piece of leather and not around the body)
Condition:
The overall condition is good with four spots of discoloration and "dents" in the leather at the center front. The leather also features minor surface scratches from wear.
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