Lot 122

Four Exotic Skin Judith Leiber Bags, 1980-90s

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $400 - $600

Estimate$400 – $600

Status

Closed

Four Exotic Skin Judith Leiber Bags, 1980-90s

This lot contains four items.

THE FIRST
Small frame bag with a crystal-embellished hinge closure in black snakeskin. Bag features a retractable chain shoulder strap and black satin lining

Label: Judith Leiber
Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features
8.5" L x 5" H x 1.5" W
20.5" Shoulder Strap Drop
Main textile: Snakeskin
Trim: Snakeskin
Lining: Black satin
Hardware type: Silver-tone
Straps: Metal
Interior details: Black satin lining with interior slip pocket
Additions: Includes pocket mirror and comb
Country of origin: USA

THE SECOND
Small frame bag with hinged, Art Deco-inspired closure in white snakeskin with crystal and pink quartz-embellishments. Comes with retractable strap, mirror, comb, and dust bag.
Label: Judith Leiber
Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features
7.5" L x 5" H x 1.5" W
20" Shoulder Strap Drop
Main textile: Snakeskin
Trim: Snakeskin
Lining: White satin
Hardware type: silver-tone
Straps: silver-tone
Interior details: White satin lining with slip pockets
Additions: Includes dust bag
Country of origin: USA

THE THIRD
Hinged frame bag in textured leather with a detachable chain strap and cabochon-embellished gold-tone metal trim.
Label: Judith Leiber
Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features
10" L x 8.5 H x 3" W
20.5" Shoulder Strap Drop
Main textile: Leather
Trim: Leather
Lining: Tonal nylon faille
Hardware type: Gold-tone
Straps: Metal
Interior details: Nylon faille lining with two interior compartments
Additions: Includes dust bag, detachable chain strap and small pouch
Country of origin: USA

THE FOURTH
White snakeskin bag with top pressure lock closure in gold-tone and a pink stone in center. Bag features a detachable strap, hinge closure, and satin lining.
Label: Judith Leiber
Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features
9.5" L x 6.5" H x 1.5" D
21" Shoulder Strap Drop
Main textile: Snakeskin
Trim: Snakeskin
Lining: White satin
Hardware type: Gold-tone
Strap: Leather
Interior details: Satin lining with slip pockets
Additions: Includes dust bag, detachable shoulder strap, small pouch, pocket mirror, and comb
Country of origin: USA

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good. Light signs of wear. Embellished frame is missing a few crystals.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good. Light abrasions to exterior leather and hardware surfaces. Metal frame is missing a few crystals.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good. Light areas of abrasion and darkening to exterior leather surfaces. Light, surfaces scratches to hardware.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good. Light visible wear and varying discoloration to interior lining.

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Tanner Branson

Associate Vice President, Head of Department, Luxury Handbags & Couture

[email protected]312 280 1212

Tanner Branson joined Freeman’s in 2022 where he provides streamlined services for couture clients evaluating and appraising luxury handbags and luxury goods. Mr. Branson brings over a decade of experience in the luxury market working for brands such as The Row and Brunello Cucinelli. He has also collaborated with celebrity clients to curate personal and public wardrobes and done commercial and editorial styling work for print and digital publications internationally. At Freeman’s Mr. Branson combines his endless passion for fashion history and luxury goods with his educational background. He has a BA in Fashion Business from Columbia College. Mr. Branson is affiliated with various auxiliary boards including the Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum. Mr. Branson also appears on the top-rated PBS television program Antiques Roadshow.

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