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Chanel Métiers d'Art Gold Crystal & Enamel Birdcage Minaudière
Pre-Fall 2020
Condition: 1
5.25" Width x 9" Height x 5.25" Depth

The 2020 Métiers d'Art show returned to Paris with a collection titled "31 rue Cambon," a tribute to the historic Chanel house where Coco Chanel once observed her shows, featuring standout pieces like this gilded birdcage bag, seen on Look 57 on the runway. This bag is done in Gold Metal with Strass Crystal and Enamel detailing, featuring a woven chain top handle and a latch top closure. The top opens up to a removeable Black Velvet and Gold Leather Drawstring Pouch with a drawstring cord closure.

The protective plastic is partially intact on the bottom crystal detailing. This bag includes a Chanel dust bag and authenticity card.




Condition Rankings:

1 - Like New, shows little to no evidence of wear, age or handling.
2 - Exceptionally well-maintained, very minor signs of use, wear, age, or handling.
3 - Pre-Loved, gently used with slight signs of wear. See extended condition report for details.
4 - Pre-Loved, exhibits signs of wear and regular use. See extended condition report for details.

References to gold or silver hardware, unless otherwise specified, describes the color and is not meant to infer the type of metal.

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Auction Info

Auction Dates
May, 2025
8th Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 12
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