Judith Leiber Adorable PINK BUNNY Minaudiere VINTAGE

Description: RETIRED BUNNY/RABBIT MINAUDIERE IN BABY PINK AUSTRIAN CRYSTALS: VINTAGE IMPECCABLY CRAFTED, FANCIFUL AND UNIQUE DESIGN WITH AN ART DECO FLAIR ELEGANT YET WHIMSICAL WITH A TIMELESS SOPHISTICATED STYLE UNUSED, NEVER DISPLAYED Stunning minaudiere with semi-precious Carnelian Cahcohon stone eyes gaze out from surrounding pink sparkling crystals. This delightful, fanciful rabbit minaudiere will draw admiring attention when worn on your shoulder or as a clutch in your hand.A unique Art Deco design with sleek, clean, stylized lines ensures multiple compliments by people unable to resist noticing this remarkable image.Wear casually, to cocktail and evening events, to special events such as weddings, parties, to anywhere you desire. Because this minaudiere is composed entirely of baby pink Austrian crystals, I think of this delightful bunny as a little girl, she is your perfect companion for a Girls Night Out.Detachable gold chain allows for shoulder bag, or an optional clutch when chain is removed or tucked into the minaudiere.Manufactured about 1987.Do you know someone who adores bunnies or special little animals? As always, the perfect gift--for any occasion, for anyone, for YOU! MEASUREMENTS, CONDITION AND OTHER:Height: 4 inches.Width: 6 inches.Depth: 3 inches.Strap drop: 19" to top of purse when in use.Gold-tone metal hardware.Gold-tone Slide clasp lock.Gold metallic leather lined interior. Two interior compartments.Comes with original dust bag, original box, mirror in its own little Judith Leiber pouch, and comb with tassel.WHILE THIS ITEM IS PRE-OWNED, IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND IN NO WAY SHOWS ITS AGE.Since I have owned this item it has never been out of its original dust bag or box except to be admired or photographed for this listing.Original shipping paper is still inside this minaudiere.All gold metal is bright and shiny.Gold leather interior is immaculate with no defects.No missing crystals.All crystals are 3-dimensional, bright, and shiny.Box has some wear, but is intact and the integrity of the box is not affected. SIGNATURE:Judith Leiber New York plaque in 2 places inside minaudiere.Judith Leiber inscribed on inside metal rim of minaudiere.Judith Leiber inscribed on both the mirror and the comb with tassel.Made in Italy inscribed on both the mirror and the comb with tassel. PHOTO NOTE:This minaudier is composed of one color of baby pink Austrain crystals, all bright and shiny. Any darkened crystals in photographs are not dark, but take on shadowing when forming the bunny's body contours, or demonstrate the 3-dimensional aspect of a crystal. There is a Judith Leiber New York plaque on both sides of the center divider, and thus shows in photos taken from the front and back of this minaudiere.For size reference, in the picture with the miniature painting of the lunging cat, the size of the miniature painting is 6.5" wide by 5.25" tall. ABOUT JUDITH LEIBER:Since 1963 Judith Leiber has been amazing the American population with her designs which have numbered nearly 4000, and her novelty minaudieres taking the world by storm. Thus giving Judith Leiber her lasting fame that continues today to result in her pieces being highly sought after for their couture style. The word "minaudiere" comes from a French term for "silly little Trifle." This accurately represents Judith Leiber's highly original, often amusing, quirky, or whimsical tiny bags. Each one is impeccably hand fabricated--using tweezers to place Austrian crystals one by one that form the resultant delightful conversation pieces. Judith Leiber's amazing creations are prized by celebrities for wear on the Red Carpet, First Ladies of the US for Presidential Inauguration balls, and private collectors around the world who continue to pay high prices for the iconic pieces. Judith Leiber pieces are owned by museums across the globe, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (with over 100 in their collection), the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. And, of course, anyone who likes to be noticed adores these tiny minaudieres! I have never worn one of my own and not gotten exclamations of approval by other women admiring the intricate workmanship and design. SELLER'S NOTE:I have been a Judith Leiber Collector for many years. While I dearly love all Judith Leiber minaudiere purses, I wear only a few of those I have purchased. Thus, I have decided to sell most of my Judith Leiber collection--primarily the minaudiere bags which I have never or rarely worn. All my Judith Leiber minaudieres for sale are retired, many vintage, no longer available on the retail market, rare, and difficult to find. This is one such bag--preowned, but never worn by me, and apparently rarely worn prior to my purchase. It has been stored in its original dust bag and box since purchase. While I have seen many Judith Leiber rabbit Minaudiere bags for sale in gold-tone metal or silver crystals, I have not seen one in this baby pink crystal color for some time. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON ITEM PRICE: I am not in the sales profession; my interest is to find homes for the collectible purses I have elected to sell. The entire Judith Leiber line is fabulous and worthy of its high retail price. My Listing Price is less than my original cost in order to give others a chance to enjoy this remarkable line. If I have listed this item as available for a Best Offer, please understand that:1. the asking price is exceptionally good, well below any retail price and most, if not all, e-Bay listings for comparable bags,2. this is NOT a "forced/must sell" sale,3. and I will consider only reasonable offers.Please take the above into account if you choose to make a Best Offer. All figurines, photographs, clothing, and paintings are included for presentation purposes only, and are not part of this listing sale. Thank you for your consideration. I will be adding more Judith Lieber purses (primarily minaudieres), so be sure to check my other listings for more offerings. My home is a smoke free environment. Be sure to ask if you have any questions regarding this item and view all pictures carefully, as they are a part of the description. We do not accept returns. Please pay within 3 days of auction. SHIPPING:This item will be shipped Priority Mail with tracking and signature acceptance to the e-Bay Authentication Center within 3 business days after receipt of payment, from which it will be sent on to you.. I also insure the package at my own cost (which usually runs $80 or more) to make sure it arrives safely. At this time we do not ship outside the USA.Thank you for your interest and your kind understanding!

Price: 3199 USD

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

End Time: 2024-09-30T00:51:52.000Z

Shipping Cost: 18.4 USD