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Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Julian Schnabel Hand Painted Leather Jacket 1991 (Julian Schnabel painting)
By Julian Schnabel
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Julian Schnabel Hand Painted Leather Jacket 1991: Julian Schnabel hand-painted this timeless
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

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Leather, Acrylic

Roberto Cavalli F/W 1999 runway sample hand-painted leather jacket and skirt set
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Rome, IT
- Roberto Cavalli 1 of 1 runway prototype - Red and blue hand-painted ink tribal motif - Tan maxi
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1990s Italian Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Rare Vintage Jean Charles de Castelbajac Hand Painted Leather Shearling Jacket
By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning, rare and custom made museum worthy JEAN CHARLES DE CASTELBAJAC hand painted leather coat
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1980s Italian Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

1980s Black Leather Motorcycle Jacket
Located in Greenport, NY
1980s Black Leather Motorcycle Jacket Edgy black leather motorcycle jacket in great condition
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1980s Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Amazing Late 1970s Hand Painted Leather Shearling Lined 70s Vintage Jacket Coat
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing late 1970s hand painted leather jacket, fully lined in cream shearling. Very well made tan
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1970s Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Yohji Yamamoto Orange Leather Jacket 1991 AW '6・1 THE MEN'
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Vancouver, BC
owning a piece of history The theme of the collection was 'war'. The back-painted leather jacket
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1990s Japanese Modern Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Materials

Leather

Roberto Cavalli Patchwork Blue Leather Pants & Hand Painted Jacket Suit Outfit
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Portland, OR
This Incredible blue patchwork style leather ensemble was designed by Roberto Cavalli in the late
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20th Century Italian Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Roberto Cavalli Fall 1999 Hand-painted Flower Shearling Jacket
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Prague, CZ
and leathers, Roberto Cavalli. The jacket is partially hand-stitched and fully hand-painted with
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1990s Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Schott Motorcycle Jacket Painting, by Keith Haring
By Keith Haring
Located in Long Island City, NY
An original Keith Haring painting on a genuine Schott "Perfecto" Leather Jacket. Haring knew how
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

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Acrylic Polymer

Gianni Versace black pinstripe leather and fox fur trouser suit, fw 1998
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
from black lambskin leather with painted pinstripes ▪ Large fox fur collar embellished with clear
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1990s Italian Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Carved Wooden Sweater Stash Box by Joe A Avarista, 1986
By Joe A. Avarista
Located in Nashville, TN
no other sweaters in this style. Joe Avarista is known for creating the "leather" carved moto jackets
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1980s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Materials

Wood, Paint

Italy modern lamp LP01 Lampada Poltrona by Luigi Caccia Dominioni Azucena, 1980s
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in MIlano, IT
hemisphere diffuser is in chromed metal and with white painted interiors. The lampshade is mounted on a black
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

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Metal

Portrait of Christina Patterson, 5 Years Old
By Aaron Shikler
Located in Milford, NH
pants and a leather jacket, which hangs in the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building
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Mid-20th Century Realist Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Original Vintage Poster NSU Motorcycle Racing Victorious Machines Great Drivers
By Victor Mundorff 1
Located in London, GB
Victorious Machines of Great Drivers featuring a dynamic design of a motorcyclist in a black leather jacket
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1950s German Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Materials

Paper

Jane Dickson Color Lithograph NYC Feminist Artist Film Noir White Collar Crime
By Jane Dickson
Located in Surfside, FL
mosaic for MTA in the 42nd street station. In 2010 she was invited to paint a leather jacket for the Andy
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Materials

Lithograph

Das Evangelium nach Matthäus (The Gospel according to Matthew) /// Otto Dix Art
By Otto Dix
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
wear to outer dust jacket associated with age, otherwise the inside and all works are in excellent
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1960s Expressionist Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Materials

Lithograph

Jane Dickson Aquatint Etching Reveler Tooting Her Own Horn NYC Feminist Artist
By Jane Dickson
Located in Surfside, FL
in the 42nd street station. In 2010 she was invited to paint a leather jacket for the Andy Warhol
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Herring Gulls
By Jamie Wyeth
Located in Missouri, MO
resplendent in dark sunglasses and black leather jacket in a suitably insouciant pose. Two years later Wyeth
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1970s American Modern Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

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Paper, Lithograph

Original Vintage Poster NSU Motorcycle Racing Victorious Machines Great Drivers
Located in London, GB
Victorious Machines of Great Drivers featuring a dynamic design of a motorcyclist in a black leather jacket
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1950s Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

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Paper

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Keith Haring Help the Homeless 1985 (Keith Haring 1985 announcement)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring 1985: Keith Haring off-set illustrated announcement card, NY, 1985: "NY for NY, Help The Homeless" at The Roxy, West 18th St., NYC. Off-set printed, 1985 (folds open in...
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

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Lithograph, Offset

2019 Louis Vuitton Monogram Leather Men's Jacket Limited Edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
The Monogram admiral jacket pays homage to Louis Vuitton's craftsmanship. The military-style model, made of Monogram canvas, combines the bandolier with details inspired by the Maiso...
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2010s French Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Mudd Club poster 1979 (Haring, Basquiat The Mudd Club)
By Fernando Natalici
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Original Mudd Club street poster 1979: A must have for any true Jean-Michel Basquiat, & Keith Haring collector! The Mudd Club was the first venue where Basquiat DJ'd, performed with...
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Materials

Offset

Keith Haring Stedelijk Museum 1986 (Keith Haring Stedelijk Museum poster 1986)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Stedelijk Museum 1986: Rare original, silkscreened Keith Haring Stedelijk Museum exhibition poster, 1986. Designed & illustrated by Haring on the occasion of: 'Keith Har...
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Materials

Screen, Paper

Thierry Mugler 1986 Sculptural Corset Top Dramatic Peplum Bodice
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Fabulous rare Thierry Mugler corset top - a masterful creation with amazing sculptural dramatic tailoring. A rare piece from his 1986 Collection - documented vintage gem! Coral-red ...
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1980s French Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Signed Keith Haring 1983 exhibition poster (Keith Haring New York 1983)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Signed Keith Haring 1983 exhibition poster: Hand-signed early 1980s Keith Haring exhibition poster published on the occasion of: ‘Art of Found Objects’, Gallery Schlesinger-Boisante,...
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

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Lithograph, Offset

1970s Vintage Loris Azzaro Beaded Silver & Gold Metallic Crochet Top with Chains
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Portland, OR
This is an absolutely gorgeous 1970s silver and gold metallic lurex crochet top from Loris Azzaro. This vintage short sleeve top has metal chain fringe and amber and clear beads as...
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1970s French Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Whiting & Davis Silver Metal-Mesh Halter Top
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This top is jaw-dropping! Bring the 70's into 2020 and have fun with styling this top as it can be worn in so many different ways. It is sultry with the minimal fabric and completely...
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1970s American Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Issey Miyake Skirt with Straps
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cotton blend skirt from Issey Miyake. The straight skirt has functional, adjustable straps and metal rings along each side. It is lined, has a front zipper with 2 me...
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1990s Japanese Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

S/S 1998 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Star Beaded Black Leather Hot Pants
By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a pair of leather embellished Gianni Versace Couture shorts, designed by Donatella Versace. A pre-production sample from the Spring/Summer 1998 collection, these soft leat...
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1990s Italian Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Basquiat Keith Haring Roy Lichtenstein The Paris Review
By after Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Roy Lichtenstein: The Paris Review 1982-1992: Vintage editions of The Paris Review, with one uniquely featuring an 1983 interior spread of Jean-M...
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1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Materials

Paper

Vintage Christian Dior Knee High Monogram Diorissimo Boots
By Christian Dior
Located in Malibu, CA
These fabulous pink & white vintage sneaker boots by John Galliano for Dior are covered in Christian Dior's monogram diorissimo print. From the runway! VERY RARE Size: EU 37 US 7 S...
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20th Century Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Jean Paul Gaultier 1990's Vintage Bustier Bodycon Knit Mini Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Naples, FL
Jean Paul Gaultier Junior 1990's Vintage Bustier Bodycon Knit Mini Dress IT 42
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1990s Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2001 Unworn Bustier Corset Floral Print Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2001 Unworn Bustier Corset Floral Print Top IT 42 Condition: New with Tags
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Early 2000s Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Original Keith Haring Pop Shop bag (Haring 1980s Pop Shop)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Pop Shop: Vintage original Keith Haring 1980s Pop Shop bag designed by Haring for use at his famed New York store. A classic Keith Haring Pop Shop collectible that is we...
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

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Offset, Paper

Dolce & Gabbana Beaded Micro Mini Skirt with Swarovski Crystals, ss 2000
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Dolce & Gabbana Micro Mini Skirt ▪ Spring-Summer 2000 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Multicoloured striped bugle bead design ▪ Swarovski crystal mesh waistband ▪ Ti...
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1990s Italian Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

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1970s East West Musical Instruments Co. Handpainted Jacket
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Rock out in this one-of-a-kind East West Musical Instruments Co. metallic leather jacket. Giving
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1970s Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Mara Abboud Hand-Painted Suede Ensemble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
suede with gold leather accents. Halter-style top gathers softly at neckline and ties at the back waist
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Fendi Spring 2000 Spray-painted Leather Jacket
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in Prague, CZ
- 46 cm (18 in) Waist - 41 cm (16 in) Length - 49 cm (19,5 in) 100% Nappa leather + silk trim
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1990s Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Vintage Char Long Vest Festival Dress Duster Suede Leather Hand Painted Floral S
By Char Leather
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
70s. Made from an oyster hued suede, it features leather panels with hand-painted florals at the chest
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1970s Mexican Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Terry & Toni 1980s Hand Painted Leather Cropped Jacket
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
from white leather and features a mixed metallic hand painted design. Features large puff sleeves. A
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1980s Unknown Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Edgy Artisan Leather Metallic Hand Painted Jacket c 1980
Located in University City, MO
Artisan black leather metallic hand painted jacket c 1980s The edgy unique leather cropped jacket
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1980s Unknown Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Customised "Chinese Superhero's" Vintage Leather Jacket
Located in London, GB
illustrations. In black leather, the vintage jacket is customised with a stylish comic style design. Colour
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1990s Unknown Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Jordan White Hand Painted leather and Knit Bomber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a stellar Jordan jacket. The beautifully supple leather features a gorgeous hand painted
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1980s Unknown Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

1970's East West Musical Instruments Handpainted Applique Silver Leather Jacket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Masterfully-cut, seductive "Janti" leather jacket from legendary East West Musical Instruments
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1970s American Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Stephen Sprouse Sleeveless Leather Motorcycle Jacket with Marlon Brando Portrait
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Men's moto vest by Stephen Sprouse, circa mid-late 1980s Hand painted Marlon Brando portrait on the
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1980s Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Roberto Cavalli Fall 1999 Shearling Coat
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Prague, CZ
This fabulous vintage Roberto Cavalli shearling coat with bright hand painted leather with peacock
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1990s Italian Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Soft leather painted chemise, this is the prefect light weight spring/summer cover up.
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1970s Italian Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

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Char Leather Bag Whipstitch Fringe Hippie Shoulder Bag Hand Painted Florals 70s
By Char Leather
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Fabulous, unique vintage Char Leather whipstitch shoulder bag with reptile skin inserts, long
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1970s Mexican Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Vintage 1990s Cavalli Hand Painted Suede Leather Kimono Jacket & Skirt Suit
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in TARRAGONA, ES
Roberto Cavalli 1990s women's leather suit of a kimono style loose-fitting belted jacket and a high
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1990s Italian Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

EAST WEST LEATHER JACKET
By East West Musical Instruments Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare San Francisco original. East West leather jacket in metallic silver with suede leaf appliques
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1970s American Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

1980s I. Magnin Hand-Painted Striped Blouse
By I. Magnin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Amazing 1980s I. Magnin hand painted blouse! Super flattering fit with short blouson sleeves
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1980s American Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Chanel Haute Couture pink wool suit 1960s
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
holes, hand lined, rare lion head buttons that are trimmed in the pink wool and leather backed, the
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1960s French Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Norman Rockwell, Illustrator by Arthur Guptill, First Edition Signed by Rockwell
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
corner remains. The book and dust jacket are housed in a quarter leather green and yellow archival
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1940s American Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

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Paper

Rare 1992 Issey Miyake Hand painted Leather Jacket
By Issey Miyake
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Highly collectable early 90's Issey Miake Leather jacket hand painted with a city motif in
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1990s Japanese Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

1970s Char Vintage Hand Painted Flowers Whipstitch Leather + Suede Jacket
By Char, Char Leather
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage 1970s hand painted leather jacket with whip stitching by Char. Overall excellent
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1970s Mexican Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Vintage Char Duster Long Suede Festival Vest or Dress Hand Painted Florals S
By Char Leather
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
, likely in the early 1970s. Made from slate gray suede leather, it features whip stitching and leather
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1970s Mexican Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Iconic East West Leather Leaf Applique Jacket w Hand Painted Lion & Jungle Scene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare San Francisco original. East West Musical Instruments women's leather jacket with palm
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1970s American Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Vintage 1960s CHAR whipstitch leather Hand painted Birds Flowers Jacket
By Char
Located in Wallkill, NY
Char Green-black jacket with a whip-stitched collar and pockets. Stunning hand painted bird details
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1960s Mexican Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Early 1970's Char Hand Painted Leather Lace Up Corset Vest
By Char
Located in Atlanta, GA
painted decoration at the front seems to be smeared and can be seen in photos 6 & 7. The front leather
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1970s Mexican Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Mid Century Portrait of a Man With Hat Smoking a Cigarette
By Pascal Cucaro, 1915-2003
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid-century portrait of a man with hat wearing a leather motorcycle jacket and smoking a
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1950s Expressionist Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

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Wood, Oil

"Global Mission" by H. H. Arnold, First Edition, Signed and Inscribed, 1949
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
features its original bold yellow, blue, and black dust jacket and is housed in a matching quarter leather
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1940s American Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

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Paper

1960s Hand Painted Char Jacket
By Char, Char Designs
Located in Rockwood, ON
Fabulous hand painted Char suede and leather jacket with lots of worked in patina! The front, back
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1960s Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

1970s Rare Red Hand Painted Char Jacket
By Char Designs
Located in Rockwood, ON
Sleeve length: 22" The jacket is unlined and closes with hand made leather
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1970s Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

1980s ROBERTO CAVALLI Leather 'Graffiti' Jacket
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Roberto Cavalli leather 'graffiti' jacket. Authentic 1980s item made in Italy. Fine
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1980s Italian Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Early & Rare 1970s Roberto Cavalli Leather Print Jacket or Mini
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Rockwood, ON
printed leathers, the hand painted leather and denim.) It is interesting to note that Bridgette Bardot was
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1970s Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

1970s Sant Angelo Rare Goat Fur Jacket
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is a rare, museum worthy Gieorgio Sant'Angelo jacket that is the epitome of this look! It is
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1970s Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

1970s Rare lace Trimmed Char Vest
By Char Designs
Located in Rockwood, ON
worked int a Char piece before - and it also has cut outs backed by hand painted leather! Char made these
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1970s Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

1930's Motorcycle Jacket
Located in Seattle, WA
Super-distressed and very well-worn describe this the awesome early biker jacket with handpainted
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1930s American Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

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Leather, Paint

1930's Motorcycle Jacket
1930's Motorcycle Jacket
H 25 in W 25 in D 4 in
James "Jimmy" Lynch, Rich Hollow, Oil on Panel, 1994
By James Lynch
Located in Doylestown, PA
wearing a leather jacket and wraparound sunglasses. From the time he was 5, Mr. Lynch was the model for
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Late 20th Century American Realist Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

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Oil, Panel

1980s White Mongolian Lamb Fur Coat W. Bright Color Splashes
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A gorgeous 1980s curly white mongolian lamb fur coat with brightly colored paint splash details in
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1980s Unknown Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Iconic 1960s Andres Courreges Bright Orange & White Vinyl Coat or Dress
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Rockwood, ON
Andre Courreges made these amazing little faux leather coats out of a coated vinyl starting around
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1960s Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Early 1970s Roberto Cavalli Denim & Painted Leather Jacket
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Rockwood, ON
collections that mixed denim and painted leathers of which this wrap jacket is a beautiful example of. It is
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1970s Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

c.1973 East West Musical Instruments Co. 'Del Rose' Leather Jacket
Located in Rockwood, ON
leather jackets that were made in the workshop of East West Musical Instruments Co, originally on Castro
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1970s Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Gianni Versace Couture 1991 Madonna and Child Runway Leather Jacket
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Bath, GB
Iconic Gianni Versace Jewelled Madonna and Child Leather Runway Jacket Couture Collection 1991
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1990s Italian Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

Vintage RARE MOSCHINO COUTURE Survival Jacket Military Safari Jacket
By Moschino Couture
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
sleeve, notebook, toothbrush, tweezers (minor wear on the gold paint, only the MOSCHINO EDT and leather
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1990s Italian Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

c1958 Christian Dior NY Floral Print Silk Dress & Jacket
By Christian Dior
Located in Rockwood, ON
detailing. The jacket that tops the dress makes me think of a short sleeved painters smock and I like to
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1950s Vintage Painted Leather Jacket

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Vintage Painted Leather Jacket For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage painted leather jacket you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in blue, brown and more. Finding the perfect vintage painted leather jacket may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Char Leather, Roberto Cavalli and Gianni Versace are often thought to be among the most stylish. Finding a vintage painted leather jacket for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Vintage Painted Leather Jacket?

The price for a vintage painted leather jacket starts at $550 and tops out at $16,233, and on average, selling for $1,419.
Questions About Vintage Painted Leather Jacket
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    To tell if a leather jacket is vintage, look for a maker's label. Once you have located the label, consult trusted online resources to determine when the brand was active. For makers that are still in business, examine online photographs of their labels from various time periods to find a match and estimate the age of your jacket. For a piece to be considered vintage, it must be at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage leather jackets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To tell if a vintage leather jacket is real, first look for any tags that show the material content. You can also do a quick test by applying one to two drops of water to an inconspicuous area. If the water is absorbed, the jacket is likely real leather. Water will usually roll off faux leather. On 1stDibs, find a collection of leather jackets.

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