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The best-known writing instrument of all Montblanc collections, this Meisterstuck Classique features six gilt rings and clip on the black-resin rollerball pen with a pull-off cap, un...

This rare antique Edo-period (1615-1868) Japanese handmade inro is a curved lozenge-shaped hand-dyed woven-silk hard carrying-case container sheath that features intricate embroidery with rock-crystal or glass beadwork and thin leather-wrapped thread appliques. For its "Kimono Style" exhibition, TheMet museum noted: "the dying, weaving, and embroidery techniques for which Japan is famed reached their peak of artistic sophistication during the Edo period." On the burgundy finely-braided silk obijime cord that suspends the inro hang adjustable ojime fasteners of glazed earthenware, which are hand-painted with underglaze and overglaze enamels. The imagery includes signature-like branches, mountains, and a pine tree. Each knotted end of the cord dangles from the bottom of the inro with two rice-paper tubular beads. We could not find any Japanese beads...

This antique Surrealist sculpture set of two one-of-a-kind female figurines was handmade in hammered steel wire with patina estimated as early as the 1920s. Each ribald three-dimensional self-standing torso study of a woman features either three spiral springs (suggesting pregnant belly with large breasts...

With characteristic combination of materials, construction, and sleek shape by French designer Jacques Adnet before he gained fame designing furnishings for Parisian luxury fashion h...

As conceptual art while he transitioned to Hermes Creative Director in 1998, Belgian Martin Margiela--whose creations today debut in the setting of a contemporary-art gallery priced at upwards of EU$150,000--created this stenciled or block print. Conceived by arguably the most culturally influential contemporary fashion designer since Gabriel "Coco" Chanel, it is part of a limited-edition-of-two white-boxed set that includes the couture Maison Martin Margiela "Artisanal Line 0" body-harness lingerie in its maker's signature color white for Spring 1998. The same lingerie--one white and the other black--starred in a film made by Margiela among the five that he screened to present his Spring/Summer 1998 "Flat Collection" in Paris at the Conciergerie. In that film titled "4", which begins with a view of the iconic topless tabi "boots", the hands of Margiela's white-labcoat-clad assistants enter the frame to manipulate different garments on a model who initially wears the exterior lingerie (see our photos) as if jewelry. A simple dark collared coat, a white collared button-down shirt, and a dark button-down cardigan--all with the "displaced neckline" or "displaced shoulder" of the flat-hanging clothes--are transformed into new collarless plunging v-neck garments, which appear to be ruched when folded under the harness of the lingerie. Both black versions of the lingerie are in museum collections. In Martin Margiela's home-country, the ModeMuseum (MoMu) archived its collected piece as OBJ7660. In the 2018 Parisian retrospective exhibition at Musee de la Mode/Palais Galleria when its artistic director was Martin Margiela (working with Curator Alexandre Samson), the second black lingerie was featured on a mannequin and collected the same year by the Vogue Paris Foundation. Other conceptual designs from this same 1998 collection of jewelry were acquired by TheMet museum in Manhattan. Without the restriction of the use and function of clothing, the small uncreased print--on a card that can be removed from the interior-box bottom that it loosely spans--shows the buyer how to endlessly fashion unique tops using the structural-elastic lingerie as an undergarment for their own pre-worn button-down shirts. This is a more obvious example of the once avant-garde concept of anti-fashion upcycling that Martin Margiela introduced to challenge social and fashion-industry norms by the 1990s, which echos the revolutionary anti-art of Marcel Duchamp. Essentially, valuable art/fashion can be made from everyday vintage objects. While Duchamp did so in 1917 with a men's porcelain urinal titled "Fountain" attached to a gallery exhibition wall, they both made the point that it is the way that such items are reassembled that can make the result a progressive statement. What makes the print so special and worthy of framing for display is that, without words, the three numbered images on a single white card encapsulate the before-its-time fashion manifesto of Martin Margiela to recycle fashion in remarkable new wearable ways, such as harnessed by his unique lingerie. According to The New York Times in its 2021 feature-story that reflected on his radical fashion design and delved into his crossover art, Margiela "changed how we dressed in the 1990s", while his art embodies "the visionary man he has always been." At a turning-point shortly after Margiela designed this couture set in 1997, his personal manifesto became more difficult to accomplish in his fashion career as the new leader of France's historic luxury fashion-house Hermes, for which his first womenswear collection was presented for Autumn/Winter 1998. Frustrated by the limitations of the industrialized luxury trade and conglomerate conflicts with his closely guarded privacy, the famously "invisible" designer pre-maturely retired from the fashion industry in 2009 to independently build on his clever artistry in other mediums. Margiela continues to demonstrate what he often told his fashion teams: "The less you have, the more creative you are as a designer." This minimal finely-crafted lingerie without size or gender restriction--composed of adjustable "polya-elasthanne" straps with a clear anti-slip strip on the underside and three silver-plated metal double-rings--can be worn either as a concealed structural undergarment or as a visible jewelry-like body harness in appreciation of its meaning as a foundation for recycling fashion, pure form, and meaningful color. While the initial Maison Martin Margiela ready-to-wear brand tag until the late 1990s was a distinct corner-sewn unbranded white label accompanied by tags for origin and materials/care, the couture version for this lingerie is a single tiny white unbranded tag stitched in a line near the end of the waist strap, noting in English, "Made In France," with succinct material/care identification. The set's original white unbranded box and its white black-typed couture-identification sticker complete the "invisible-brand" aesthetic. We interpret the black-type codes on the aged box-sticker (“E98 ST HAUT; Struct Elas Blanc; 02; TU"): Spring 1998 Haute Couture; white structural-elastic garment; Artisanal Line 0 edition of two; one size only. The print, lingerie and box are in very good condition as shown in the photos with only one mark on the rear edge of the exterior box-lid. Although initially tried on by the sole owner to realize a restructured shirt, the lingerie body-harness was never worn. It was collected in Belgium at the Brussels boutique where Martin Margiela initially sold his brand with his founding business-partner Jenny Meirens since 1988. Prior, Margiela worked for several years as a fashion-design assistant to Parisian Jean Paul Gaultier. Both designers have since received independent museum retrospectives internationally--from Paris' Grand Palais and Musee Palais Galliera (The City of Paris Fashion Museum) to NYC's The Brooklyn Museum and Antwerp's MoMu. While others continue to try, Martin Margiela (b.1957) is the only leading fashion designer to have made a full-time transition to the commercial contemporary-art world with such highly valued works. As a rare revealing piece of both fashion and art history, the increasing value of this Maison Martin Margiela 1997...

Titled "French Can-Can", this rare limited-edition signed boxed unfolding-stage complete set with nine miniature hand-painted lead and pewter cabaret figurines was originally a one-o...

🖤 Collectors Dream 🖤 Authentic Vintage Gucci boar head silver stirrup cup. Circa 1970’s this stunning cup is made of pewter and brass and features a scul...

Bejeweled candelabra with a pomegranate, flower and leaf motif from the Jay Strongwater "Jewels for the Home" Collection has exquisite subtle coloration and holds three candles. Hand...

Consign of the Times presents this Limited Edition Chanel 2019 Skateboard. Brand new condition. An ultra luxe ride or for home decor this skateb...

Dive into the world of luxury and exclusivity with the 2005 Louis Vuitton Monogram Limited Edition VIP Doudou Teddy Bear. This captivating piece isn't just a teddy bear – it's a statement of elegance, design excellence, and rarity. Originating from the distinguished 2004-2005 Fall/Winter Men's Runway Collection, this teddy bear exhibits the iconic Louis Vuitton monogram, a hallmark of the brand's timeless allure and unmatched craftsmanship. Each stitch and detail emanates the dedication and precision with which it was crafted, paying homage to Louis Vuitton's legacy in the world of high fashion. What further magnifies the appeal of this teddy bear is its sheer exclusivity. With only 500 of these unique pieces ever produced, they weren't showcased in stores for the masses but were reserved for a select few – the VIPs, the tastemakers, the pioneers of fashion across the globe. This particular bear is distinctly marked with the Serial Number: 153/500, authenticating its position in this rare ensemble. For collectors and lovers of luxury alike, the 2005 Louis Vuitton Doudou Teddy Bear...

Introducing the 2005 Louis Vuitton Monogram Limited Edition VIP Doudou Teddy Bear – a harmonious fusion of luxury, exclusivity, and timeless charm. This particular creation hails from the esteemed 2004-2005 Fall/Winter Men's Runway Collection, a line that broke conventions and redefined luxury fashion. With its stature and design, the Doudou Teddy Bear isn't just any toy; it's a statement of opulence and artistry. Adorned with the iconic Louis Vuitton monogram, this bear stands as a testament to the brand's rich heritage and unparalleled craftsmanship. Its exclusivity is underscored by the fact that only 500 of these coveted bears were ever crafted. And rather than being made available to the general public, they were bestowed upon a select circle of VIPs around the globe, further elevating its status. This particular teddy bear is uniquely marked with the Serial Number: 451/500, certifying its authenticity and placing it within this elite lineage. The bear's condition can only be described as impeccable. While it remains in pristine state, prospective buyers are encouraged to refer to accompanying photographs for a detailed examination. The original box, marked with Louis Vuitton's signature motifs, is also included, ensuring the bear's protection and further accentuating its value. For aficionados of luxury, this Louis Vuitton Doudou Teddy Bear...

Gorgeous Porcelain jug designed by Versace for Rosenthal, with baroque motifs of gorgonians and nautilus typical of Versace in blue and gold. In its original box and perfect conditio...