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Fri, Jul 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 405

Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Steamer Trunk

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

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

Paris, early 20th century, exterior in monogram coated canvas, wooden struts, original brass hardware stamped "Champs Elysees Paris, Louis Vuitton, London New Bond Street" and leather side handles, brass tacks read "Louis Vuitton", interior features a wardrobe hanging compartment with an extendable rack, adjustable dust ruffle, a small briefcase, and six pull out drawers covered in orange colored canvas with leather tabs stamped "L Vuitton",ÿtwo interiorÿleather labels read "Asniere S/Seine, Louis Vuitton, Paris, 70. Champs Elysees, Nice, 4 Jardin Public, Lille, 34 Rue Faidherbe, London, 149 New Bond St, Modele Depose" label, 43-1/2 x 21-1/2 x 21-3/4 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

Condition

one corner dented, tape residue to left front side of brief case, some wear and fading to interior canvas, scattered abrasions and minor losses to exterior canvas, tarnish to hardware, wear to leather handles, tabs and labels, typical scratches and surface wear from use, lacking keyÿ