70s Judith Leiber Horse Crystal Minaudiere Clutch Evening Bag Vintage

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Judith Leiber Horse: Vintage Book Piece

"I was determined to make my bags as beautiful as possible in line and … Read more Judith Leiber Horse: Vintage Book Piece

"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 is a vintage minaudière from 1979 by Judith Leiber.

A book piece, a similar minauduere is prominently displayed on page 136 of 'The Artful handbag' by Enid Nemy


This bag is part beaded and part florentined by hand, a Venetian technique characterised by its embodiment of a painterly style and an enhanced degree of naturalism. The Florentine effect is achieved by several layered brushstrokes on the gold tone metal surface that define the desired form of a gift box.

Judith Leiber pays close attention to the effects of light on the surface, and has brought this knowledge of light into play in this gift wrapped box using the reflected light on the surface to create both movement and volume. The stylized shape, the Florentine surface, the sleek and clean lines all condense the Art Deco features in this gift box.

Press-release closure
Metallic leather lining in gold
Interior "Leiber" logo plate
From the 1979 collection
Purchase includes double sided swivel mirror, tasseled comb, coin purse and dust bag
Made in Italy
This bag is a highly collectible Leiber rendition of a horse and sought after for it's compact yet practical size and the dramatic silhouette when worn.

Collectors are drawn to Judith Leiber minaudières, particularly the novelty peices. The whimsy and cleverness that goes into creating a full size horse minaudière cannot be matched elsewhere. See less