Judith Leiber Full Bead Silver Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag. ...

Description

Judith Leiber Full Bead Silver Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag
Very Good to Excellent Condition
5.5" Width x 3" Height x 1.5" Depth

Classic Leiber! Minaudieres by Judith Leiber are a rare blend of art and utility. After establishing her own brand in 1963, Judith Leiber began crafting ingenious shapes that are brilliantly and meticulously beaded with Austrian crystals. A testament to the flawless handcraftsmanship and creativity of these minaudieres, they are now featured in the permanent collections of prestigious institutions such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and The Houston Museum of Fine Arts. This full bead minaudiere is destined to make your evening shine. The bag is done in a rectangular shape with rectangular crystals on the front and back, satin at the sides, and a push lock clasp. There is a silver chain handle that can be worn out or tucked in. The interior is silver metallic leather. This bag includes a removable mirror.

This bag is in Very Good to Excellent Condition. There is light scratching to the interior and one red mark on an interior corner. This bag comes with a dustbag.

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Condition Rankings:

Pristine - shows little to no indication of handling.
Excellent - shows very minor evidence of handling.
Very Good - shows evidence of wear and handling, with no major flaws.
Good - shows moderate wear and is fully functional.
Fair - shows moderate wear and has condition issues that may or may not be repairable.

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