1979 Judith Leiber Frog Evening HandBag Crystal Minaudiere Purse Vintage Clutch

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I was determined to make my bags as beautiful as possible in line and shape, without ever compromising on materials … Read more I was determined to make my bags as beautiful as possible in line and shape, without ever compromising on materials and workmanship. I have never swerved from that goal" - Judith Leiber

This stunning frog is a book peice, prominently displayed on page 37 of
'Judith Leiber The artful Handbag'.
Judith Leiber is known for creating visually beautiful and meticulously crafted evening bags from Austrian crystals. This particular Judith Leiber bag captures the essence of the brand's whimsical nature.

Designed and created in 1979 by Leiber herself.
This frog shaped evening bag features a body of hand applied emerald crystals with black onyx eyes. Pop open the elegant press release closure of the bag to reveal the sumptuous gold leather lame lining.
Drop-in chain shoulder strap, 19" drop
Hinge style with push lock closure
Double gusseted interior
Metallic leather lining in gold tone
Made in Italy
This bag is a highly collectible Leiber rendition of a frog and much sought after for it's dramatic silhouette when worn.

Stamps/Markings: Interior "Leiber" logo plate on bag and signature on the dustbag, box and accessories

Collectors are drawn to Judith Leiber minaudières, particularly the novelty pieces such as this frog. The whimsy and cleverness that goes into creating a full size frog minaudière with a matching pillbox cannot be matched elsewhere.

About Judith Leiber
Representations of the natural world became Leiber's trademark. Animal shaped bags took on a life of their own as frequent subjects. A casual suggestion to design a bag in a shape of say a penguin or frog was enough to ignite Leiber's imagination and sense of whimsy. With it's eyes defined by large black onyx stones, this frog is but one of the many irrestible creations in her rarefied menagerie. See less