Judith Leiber Vintage 80s Red Karung Lizard Snake Skin Convertible Shoulder Bag and Clutch - FREE SHIPPING

Vintage 80s Judith Leiber red karung lizard snakeskin convertible shoulder bag and clutch. The interior has one main compartment and is lined in red grosgrain with one slip pocket that bears the Judith Leiber gold metal logo plate. With the original paper still separating the accouterments, there are two shoulder strap styles; one in red lizard matching the bag and one gold chain for evening dress, a gold metal comb with gold silk tassel, gold metal mirror, red grosgrain coin purse.

The exterior of this metal frame bag is exquisite. Gathered karung lizard snakeskin forms the body of this bag attaching to a gold metal frame with a scalloped border also covered in red lizard skin. It has a lizard skin covered button closure/clasp.

Measurements: 11” wide x 6” tall x 4” deep (at the base)
Red shoulder strap drop: 20”
Gold chain shoulder strap drop: 19”
It comes in the original Judith Leiber dust cover

This bag is pre-owned, but was never used. It has lived undisturbed in a box for over 20 years. The condition and quality is by any standard – MINT.

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History of Judith Leiber:
Begun in 1963, Judith Leiber is an American luxury brand that is synonymous with elegance, style, and sophistication. Each product is executed with meticulous attention to detail and flawless handcraftsmanship. Miniaudierés from the collection are part of the permanent design collections at The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, The Smithsonian Institute in Washington, The Houston Museum of Fine Arts and the Los Angeles Museum of Art. Adding to Hollywood's nearly 50-year love affair with the brand, nearly every First Lady dating back to 1963 has carried custom-made Judith Leiber bags to the U.S. Presidential Inauguration ceremonies. Judith Leiber is truly an iconic American brand.

The name Judith Leiber is synonymous with small, bejeweled evening bags called minaudières. Small by design, to be carried easily in the hand, containing only a few essential items. In Leiber's words, the essentials are a handkerchief, a lipstick and a one hundred dollar bill.

Leiber minaudières often take whimsical forms, including dogs, cats, vegetables, fruits and designs are inspired by architecture, art history, and even iconic cities. The foundation of each minaudière is a rigid form, first sculpted in wax and then cast in metal. The metal form is gold-plated, and then hand-painted with the desired design. The design is completed when crystals, precious or semi-precious stones are handset on the outside. Depending on the complexity of a particular design, individual minaudières can be covered with as many as 13,000 individual crystals. Interiors are luxurious; they are typically lined with kidskin and include a tiny pouch containing a comb and mirror.

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