Judith Leiber Crystal Sculpted Heart 'n Soul Minaudiere 2009 RETIRED RARE

Description: RETIRED and DIFFICULT TO FIND SIDES OF MINAUDIERE ARE SCULPTED, NOT FLAT AS WITH LATER MODELS A SAKS FIFTH AVENUE EXCLUSIVE EXQUISITELY CRAFTED, FABULOUS DESIGN, ELEGANT STYLE, SOPHISTICATED NEW, NEVER WORN, NEVER DISPLAYED This is a 2009 Retired, difficult to find, Crystal Sculpted Heart 'n Soul Minaudiere. The body is sculpted, not flat as with later models. The push button lock lies flat to the minaudiere and disappears into the outline of the heart shaped body. Later models have a button lock that rises above the heart outline, interfering with the heart image. Stunning minaudiere covered with black, gold, and silver crystals.Elegant gold floral pattern on black background, highlighted with silver crystals interspersed throughout. Brings multiple compliments every time worn. Detachable gold chain allows for a crossbody style, or a clutch when chain is removed or tucked inside the minaudiere. STEAL THE SPOTLIGHT--whether you wear it with a little black dress, any evening ensemble, or show off your daytime jeans! The perfect Valentines gift. The perfect gift for any occasion: Birthday, Graduation, Engagement, Wedding, Anniversary, Mother-in-Law, someone you love (including yourself). The perfect way to tell someone special that they are YOUR "Heart 'n Soul!" MEASUREMENTS AND OTHER:Height: 4.5 inchesWidth: 4.5inches.Depth: 2.25 inches.Chain strap Drop: 23 inches to sides of minaudiere when in use. Gold-tone metal hardware, tiny mirror, and push button lock.Gold metallic lambskin leather lined interior.Comes with: Certificate of Authenticity (COA), original dust bag, original box, a tiny mirror in its own small Judith Leiber bag, and original heart-shaped shipping papers.Original 2009 price: $2999.00 CONDITION: Minaudiere is new, in immaculate condition. No defects noted.All Austrian crystals are bright and sparkling. No missing crystals.All gold-tone metal hardware is in excellent condition. Gold-tone push button lock works well, closes securely.Gold metallic lambskin leather lining interior is immaculate.COA, tiny mirror, and original JL dust bag are in new condition.Original paper shipping tissue protecting lambskin leather interior from chain strap is still inside bag. Judith Lieber Original Box is in like new condition. This item is NEW WITH COA, has never been out of its dust bag or original box except to be admired and photographed for this listing. SIGNATURE:JUDITH LEIBER, ESTABLISHED 1963, NEW YORK imprinted on cartouche inside minaudiere.Leiber on gold metal of tiny mirror. PHOTO NOTES:Tiny, slightly dark "smudge" on inner lining below Judith Leiber cartouche is a slight undulation in the lining. Lining has no defects.Figurine, crystalware, and ice bucket with champagne are not a part of this listing and are not for sale. ABOUT JUDITH LEIBER:Since 1963 Judith Leiber has been amazing the American population with her designs which have numbered nearly 4000. Transforming from her classic style bags to the novelty minaudieres took the world by storm and brought 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 amazing creations are prized by celebrities for wear on the Red Carpets, First Ladies of the US for Presidential Inauguration balls, and private collectors around the world who continue to pay high prices for her iconic pieces. Judith Leiber pieces are owned by museums across the globe, including the Metroploitan 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 received 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 my 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, mostly vintage, no longer available on the retail market, rare, and difficult to find. This is one such bag--new with COA, never worn, which has been stored in its original dust bag and box since purchase. ITEM PRICE: I am not in the sales profession; my intent 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 sale, (3) and I will consider only reasonable offers. Please take the above into account if you choose to make a Best Offer. Because I continue to receive unreasonable low offers for Judith Leiber items I have listed to date, this item, most likely and unfortunately, has a minimum bid amount, to allow offers to be in a reasonable price range for the Judith Leiber line of products.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 after approval. I also insure the package at my own cost (which usually runs $40 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: 2130 USD

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

End Time: 2025-02-02T20:40:10.000Z

Shipping Cost: 18.4 USD