A large group of vintage clutch purses
Early/mid-20th century

One marked to lining: Koret

Comprising nine works including a gathered black satin clutch with green glass and marcasite inlay deco frame with black moire taffeta lining and attached change purse (8" H x 10" W), two further black clutches with Art Deco style inlay frames, one in black damask fabric (5.5" H x 8" W), and one in black snakeskin-style textured leather (6.25" H x 9.25" W), as well as a black fabric clutch with large decorative rhinestone frame (7" H x 8" W), a russet snakeskin clutch/handbag with red and orange Art Deco style frame, red satin lining and chain handle/strap (6.5" H x 5.5" W), two multicolored fabric clutches including a rectangular clutch/wallet with embroidered panels and black satin trim with a deco-style clasp and beige moire taffeta lining and multiple interior pockets (4.75" H x 8.75" W x o.75" D), and a Koret floral fabric clutch with bejeweled gold-toned frame (5.75" H x 7" W), and two fabric bags with carved resin frames, one in green silk and one in black velvet (Largest: 9.5" H x 4" W), 9 pieces


Provenance: Maria Domont Collection, West Hollywood, CA

Most in overall good condition with dust accumulation, light tarnishing, and light wear commensurate with age and use. A few scattered single losses to inset stones. Large deco purse with missing glass inlay, retained in bag. Black snakeskin bag with detached edge at top and missing chain. Small black damask bag with a few fractures to glass inlay. Russet leather bag with a couple of minor stains to back. Embroidered clutch with loose threads to edges and minor wear to corners, and wear to lining. Koret bag with heavy wear and loss to fabric at edges, especially to front and bottom edge. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.