Vintage 1990s Suitcase Louis Vuitton Alzer 70 Monogram Canvas - Paris, Early 1990s

Paris, 1990s

Louis Vuitton hard suitcase Bisten 60 model in the iconic monogram canvas, dating back to the 1990s. The interior is lined, the handle is in leather; the corners are made of brass and the edges are made of lozine, a very resistant volcanic fibre. Original S-shaped lock, reinforced by two additional locks inspired by trunk locks (key missing). The condition is very good, despite some very slight marks. Inside it has the authentic label bearing the unique product number (979452). Model currently out of production. Louis Vuitton products, furnishings and collectibles, are resistant and waterproof.

Paris 2012

Louis Vuitton Monogram Idylle Pegase 55 trolley. Pink-sepia monogram fabric, burgundy leather finishes, zip and golden metal inserts. Interior lined with burgundy lining, "Louis Vuitton Paris" leather label and Data Code label (SR0112). Supplied with protective cover; pair of padlocks and respective keys absent. The condition is very good, despite some very slight marks.

Set of leather suitcases from the famous Modenese company Schedoni, which produces bespoke leather interiors and sets for the finest cars; the partnership with Ferrari has lasted for over forty years. This set consists of 4 suitcases created for Ferrari trips, all with their original dust. The signs of aging on the leather do not make them less interesting. These are iconic items. The first suitcase is rigid, in very good condition both externally and internally, equipped with a code lock. (measures in cm 45x33x19). The second suitcase is semi-rigid, excellent for furniture and design due to the particularity of the external pocket (measures 65x35x16 cm). ùGood external conditions, while the internal skin is worn. The third and fourth suitcase (measures 60x33x16 cm) are semi-rigid, with good external conditions and worn interior, with handles. the lock of one of the two would need to be replaced).

Leather trunk from the beginning of 20th century. It’s an item that has been skillfully created to withstand many journeys, all in leather, with three locks and a lock, chrome finish and owner’s initials. The interior ceiling, covered with soft fabric to cushion any blows, has some tape holders. At the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century there were many French malletiers, that is, the greatest creators of trunks and Au depart was certainly one of the most popular names; it has a glorious past.

20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Pair of carved, lacquered and partially gilded wooden moors, one arm is raised above the head and holds the metal and gilded sheet torch, with 4 lights plus a central one.

Oil painting on canvas. The identification of the saint is given by the presence of the large wooden wheel, symbol of the instrument of her martyrdom. Usually the saint is represented with a crown on her head and dressed in royal clothes to underline her princely origins. Instead here we have an atypical depiction of her, with her hair loose, covered only by a large red cloak (the color of blood, therefore of mortal humanity) which falls from her shoulders and forces her to cover her breasts with her hands; her gaze is turned upwards, where the heavens open and an angel descends, holding the palm of martyrdom with one hand and placing a crown of flowers on her head with the other, symbol of her mystical marriage with Christ . It is therefore a representation that sees her at the moment of passage to eternal life, similar to a penitent Magdalene in mystical adoration, who offers herself to Christ without any human recognition. The chromatic choices stand out in the painting, which against a dark and gloomy background bring out the red of the open sky and of the mantle, and the whiteness of the flesh, both of the woman and of the angel. The canvas, already restored and relined, is presented in a worked frame from the late 19th century, with some defects.

Iconic "Le Bambole" model armchair designed by Mario Bellini for a C&B Italia production. Foam padding and leather covering.

The Nine Muses

Tapestry. The word Euterp appears at the bottom right. The enormous grass juice depicts the nine Muses, female Greek divinities, all sisters, as daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, and having the god Apollo as their guide. They represented the supreme ideal of Art, understood as the truth of the "Everything" or the "eternal magnificence of the divine". Initially considered in a generic way as divinities of song and joyous dances, responsible for putting into music and verse stories such as the origin of the world, the birth of gods and men, the exploits of Zeus, and often depicted accompanied by various musical instruments, starting from the Hellenistic era, all singing and musical expressions were associated with them, including sad and funeral ones, and other arts such as theatre, and each of them was associated with a specific genre of art, so that they could be invoked individually to exercise their inspiration and protection. The word "Euterp"refers to the name of one of them, Euterpe, muse of lyric poetry and music, traditionally depicted with a flute; but the name Euterpe etymologically means "She who cheers" who brings joy, and one can therefore think that the choice of this name to title the tapestry refers to the most ancient function of the Muses, those of bringers of joy through art. In this presentation, the muses appear dancing, dressed in veils and flowering branches; in their hands or placed next to them, instruments or other objects symbolizing the art that they inspire appear (both tragic and comic theatrical masks, the pictorial palette, various musical instruments...). The large painting has signs of wear and humidity stains.