Art as Jewelry as Art
Art as Jewelry as Art
Louis Vuitton
Jewelry Trunk Invitation
No reserve
Lot Closed
October 6, 04:28 PM GMT
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Louis Vuitton
1821 - 1892
Jewelry Trunk Invitation
1989, printed with LV logos, handwritten 60/850
inside lid, Paris, le 24 mai 1989, etched signature to brooch
Arman, signed and dated pendant Ben Vautier Louis Vuitton 1989
mixed media, cardboard, gold varnish, resin, cord, and cardboard; box produced on the occasion for the inauguration of the Louis Vuitton boutique on Avenue Montaigne in May 1989; limited edition of only 850 pieces; includes:
1 Accumulation-style resin brooch by Arman
1 Mystery Box pendant by Ben Vautier
1 Compression brooch by César
Box: 9 by 5⅝ by 4⅜ in.; 22.8 by 4.3 by 11.2 cm.
Private Collection, United States
In 1989, on the chicest street in Paris, Louis Vuitton opened up a boutique and gave the selected invitees this Jewelry Trunk Invitation, representing three contemporary artists important to France’s artistic legacy, as a gift.
Label on the Inside of Box (translated):
‘Jewelry Box Louis Vuitton created for the occasion of the inauguration of the new building on L’Avenue Montaigne.
• Accumulation Louis Vuitton by Arman
• Mystery Box Louis Vuitton by Ben
• Compression Louis Vuitton par César
This jewelry box is realized in 850 examples.
-The edition numbered 1 to 25 hold the original signature of the artist
- The edition numbered 20 to 682 hold a reproduction of the signature of the artist
-The edition beginning with the number 826 to 850 has the original signature of the artist yet is reserved for artists and the editor
Paris May 24, 1989
60/850
Creation Oriane de Vallee
Acces Direct
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