The Art of Judith Leiber Luxury Collection™, a rare and private collection of the designer’s most iconic forms and designs, sold for $501,900 amid spirited bidding in a 100 percent sold-out auction at Heritage Auctions Oct. 9, 2015. The collection’s more than 300 lots are the first of more than 500 special works that are scheduled to appear at Heritage through 2016. “In the auction world this a White Glove Auction — every single lot sold and appealed to collectors around the globe,” said Diane D’Amato, Director of Luxury Accessories at Heritage Auctions in New York. “It was a delight bringing this special collection to auction and we look forward to ‘opening the vault’ to reveal more treasures during the coming year.” Top lot honors were shared by an Elephant Minaudiere Evening Bag, featuring silver and red crystals with two cabochon garnets for eyes, which

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