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Josef Attrib. Silk Brocade Chinoiserie Handbag w Cabochon Studded Flap, 1950s
$500
£384.13
€441.36
CA$703.31
A$790.14
CHF 412.85
MX$9,644.02
NOK 5,241.98
SEK 4,934.22
DKK 3,293.61
About the Item
Subtly striking, this exquisite silk handbag features a muted Chinoiserie motif that would be remarkable on its own were it not upstaged by its unique figured brass top lid, which is worked to resemble rigid flowers with coral and emerald cabochons at their centers. The hairpin chain handle allows all angles of the purse to be seen to full effect, while the slipper satin change purse—tethered to the interior by a delicate chain—is trimmed in matching Chinoiserie brocade. A wearable work of art.
Silk brocade evening bag with woven Chinoiserie motif in muted shades of olive, peach and French blue; hard top lid of figured brass flowers with coral and emerald glass cabochons at centers. Metal top frame with flip clasp closure and hairpin chain top handle. Open center compartment with one full-size, gold trimmed open pocket on one side and one open lipstick pocket on the other; matching tethered change purse trimmed in matching Chinoiserie brocade. Fully lined in ivory slipper satin.
fabric: silk brocade, slipper satin, brasstone metal, glass cabochons
noteworthy: clean with compressed air
repairs: none
condition: fair - good with gentle fraying to brocade at touch points and around brass lid; stray makeup and oxidation marks on lining; light fraying at bottom edge of change purse
measurements:
width: 4” at narrowest, 9” at widest
height: 5 ¼”
depth: 1 ½” bottom gusset
mouth: opens to 4”
handle: 5” drop
change purse: 3 ¾” wide x 2 ½” tall, 5” chain tether
label: none, but attributed to Bags by Josef due to similar handbags with Josef labels from same estate
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- Dimensions:Height: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
- Style:Minaudiere (In the Style Of)
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- Period:
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. fair - good condition with gentle fraying to brocade at touch points and around brass lid; stray makeup and oxidation marks on lining; light fraying at bottom edge of change purse.
- Seller Location:Tucson, AZ
- Reference Number:Seller: 0825.10.0401stDibs: LU864316826712
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