Live Auction 5903Christie's Interiors
Christie’s roundel
Lot 513 A

A RARE AND EARLY STEAMER BAG

LOUIS VUITTON

Closed19 May 2009

Price Realised

GBP 2,000

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A RARE AND EARLY STEAMER BAG
LOUIS VUITTON
of natural canvas, with original glazed linen lining and leather strapping, with original brass padlock
22 x 17 x 8in. (56 x 43 x 20.3cm.)

Specialist note

The Steamer Bag was created in 1901, originally designed to be kept inside of the iconic Vuitton steamer trunk. This example retains its original liner, meant to protect the bag from the dust acquired in travel, making it a rare survival.