Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 1 - Jewelry & Couture

Fri, Nov 14, 2014 05:00PM EST - Sat, Nov 15, 2014 05:00PM EST
Lot 101

Five Beaded Lady's Evening Bags

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
20th century: Josef hand-beaded black pyramid-form with strap and faux gray pearl closure and loop handle, gray silk-lined interior labeled "Bag by Josef", 3 x 6 x 4-3/4 in., missing beads at most corners, wear to interior, small area of residue to top; one French, handmade with lavender rhinestones and beads in stylized figural design, gilt metal frame, hinged makeup mirror, strap handle, 12 in. to top of strap, minor discoloration to beads, small loss of beads to handles, corrosiion to frame under mirror, interior with stains and soiling one Josef with blue iridescent swirl beading, brass closures and fittings, beaded loop strap, 13-1/4 x 8-1/4 in., minor losses to one side of strap handle, minor bead loss, unsewn under one, hinge wear to interior; one French, black enamel and gilt metal, black beads, hinged marcasite clasp, beaded strap handle, 13-1/2 x 9-1/2 in., minor wear to gilt metal frame, some sewing loose, discoloration and small area of corrosion to metal frame to interior, loss of beading, wear to interior, scratches and rubbing to black enamel of frame; one French, gilt metal frame with floral embroidery and beadwork, enamel floral and leaf clasp with brass snake-form strap, decorated both sides, 10 x 9-1/4 in., clasp out of alignment (frame bent), stains and wear to interior,small stain and loss of beading to reverse . Provenance: From the Estate of the late Leila Paget, daughter of Izzet Pasha, last Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire