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Louis Vuitton Bespoke Matched Pair of Natural Leather Fitted Suitcases, circa 1920s–1930s
Among the most visually striking and least commonly encountered of all Louis Vuitton variants, natural leather suitcases represent a departure from the standard Vuitton repertoire that was available only to those who sought something entirely their own. Produced as bespoke commissions rather than stock items, they were the most expensive option in the Vuitton catalogue — and the most vulnerable to the ravages of time, which makes surviving examples in fine original condition correspondingly rare.
This exceptional matched pair — two suitcases in graduated sizes, presented together as they were originally commissioned — is executed throughout in natural leather, its warm tone having deepened over the decades into the complex, burnished surface that characterises the finest aged leather goods. That both cases survive together in matched condition with complementary hardware is itself a rarity: the attrition of time and successive ownership separates matched luggage sets with near-certainty, and pairs of this completeness are correspondingly uncommon on the market.
The construction of each case follows Vuitton's characteristic flat-top suitcase configuration: brass corner guards, studded borders, central lock plate with flanking clasps, and the original leather carry handles. The brass hardware on both cases is well-matched in tone, consistent with original production.
The interior of the larger case retains its original lining, clean and fully intact, with the fitted dividers still in place. The original Louis Vuitton, Paris interior label is present and legible — a detail of both authenticating and historical significance. The smaller case retains its own interior lining.
A matched pair of Louis Vuitton natural leather suitcases in this condition, with original interiors and labels, is an opportunity that rarely presents itself. For the serious Vuitton collector or the interior designer seeking a statement piece of the highest quality, this pair has no equal.
Canvas: Natural leather
Condition: Very good overall, consistent with age, offered as a matched pair. Natural leather in both cases retains its distinctive warm tone with deep, even patina and no structural losses. Brass hardware present and complete on both cases — corner guards, lock plates, clasps, and studs all in place. Original leather carry handles are present on both cases. Larger case: interior lining clean and intact, original fitted dividers present, Louis Vuitton Paris interior label present and legible. Smaller case: interior lining present. An honest unrestored pair in fine original condition.
Dimensions: To follow.
Literature: Paul-Gérard Pasols, Louis Vuitton: Malletier à Paris, Paris, 1987; Florence Müller, Louis Vuitton: 100 Legendary Trunks, New York, 2010; Pierre Léonforte, Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury, Paris, 2004
Here is the complete final listing:
Louis Vuitton Bespoke Matched Pair of Natural Leather Fitted Suitcases, circa 1920s–1930s
Among the most visually striking and least commonly encountered of all Louis Vuitton variants, natural leather suitcases represent a departure from the standard Vuitton repertoire that was available only to those who sought something entirely their own. Produced as bespoke commissions rather than stock items, they were the most expensive option in the Vuitton catalogue — and the most vulnerable to the ravages of time, which makes surviving examples in fine original condition correspondingly rare.
This exceptional matched pair — two suitcases in graduated sizes, presented together as they were originally commissioned — is executed throughout in natural leather, its warm tone having deepened over the decades into the complex, burnished surface that characterises the finest aged leather goods. That both cases survive together in matched condition with complementary hardware is itself a rarity: the attrition of time and successive ownership separates matched luggage sets with near-certainty, and pairs of this completeness are correspondingly uncommon on the market.
The construction of each case follows Vuitton's characteristic flat-top suitcase configuration: brass corner guards, studded borders, central lock plate with flanking clasps, and the original leather carry handles. The brass hardware on both cases is well-matched in tone, consistent with original production.
The interior of the larger case retains its original lining, clean and fully intact, with the fitted dividers still in place. The original Louis Vuitton, Paris interior label is present and legible — a detail of both authenticating and historical significance. The smaller case retains its own interior lining.
A matched pair of Louis Vuitton natural leather suitcases in this condition, with original interiors and labels, is an opportunity that rarely presents itself. For the serious Vuitton collector or the interior designer seeking a statement piece of the highest quality, this pair has no equal.
Canvas: Natural leather
Condition: Very good overall, consistent with age, offered as a matched pair. Natural leather in both cases retains its distinctive warm tone with deep, even patina and no structural losses. Brass hardware present and complete on both cases — corner guards, lock plates, clasps, and studs all in place. Original leather carry handles are present on both cases. Larger case: interior lining clean and intact, original fitted dividers present, Louis Vuitton Paris interior label present and legible. Smaller case: interior lining present. An honest unrestored pair in fine original condition.
Dimensions: To follow.
Literature: Paul-Gérard Pasols, Louis Vuitton: Malletier à Paris, Paris, 1987; Florence Müller, Louis Vuitton: 100 Legendary Trunks, New York, 2010; Pierre Léonforte, Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury, Paris, 2004
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