CHANEL Paris-Bombay Métiers d’Art 2012 Matryoshka Doll Minaudière
Chanel Paris-Bombay Métiers d'Art Matryoshka Doll Minaudière
Wearable sculpture from Karl Lagerfeld's 2012 Paris-Bombay Métiers d'Art collection. Russian form meets Indian ornamentation: a nesting doll silhouette dressed in Maang Tikka headpiece constructed from Chanel's woven chain and pearls, centered by an enamel Camellia. Two decorative vocabularies, one object.
High-gloss black Lucite body carved in diamond-lattice pattern, punctuated by hand-set crystals. Hand-painted face with crystal Bindi at forehead. Push-lock access through crystal-encrusted CC logo; burgundy silk tassel hangs below. A heavy, substantial piece—less handbag than artifact. Lagerfeld treating accessories as cultural commentary.
Condition: 2 – Excellent
Collection: Pre-Fall 2012 (Paris-Bombay Métiers d'Art)
Materials: Black Lucite / Enamel / Crystal / Faux Pearl
Hardware: Aged Gold & Silver Tone
Dimensions: 16.5 × 8 × 6 cm | 6.5" H × 3.25" W × 2.5" D
JaneFinds Collector's Insight:
Chanel minaudières occupy a different category than leather Flap bags. Produced in limited quantities for Métiers d'Art presentations, they function as conversation pieces rather than daily carriers. The Paris-Bombay doll represents Lagerfeld's thematic storytelling at its most elaborate—unlike the Lego Clutch or Perfume Bottle bags which saw wider distribution, the dolls remain exceptionally scarce.
JaneFinds Market Insight:
Runway Lucite pieces represent the most valuable segment of the Chanel secondary market. They don't fluctuate with trend cycles—they appreciate like contemporary art. The 2012 vintage places this firmly in the Lagerfeld canon, before the 2019 transition. Acquired as sculpture rather than accessory.
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As a devotee of the artistry and beauty of beads, Jane has long searched for creations that are both novel and captivating. Our artisans have masterfully crafted an exquisite collection of beads that boasts a stunning array of hues that are truly beyond compare. The sheer radiance of these pieces cannot be fully conveyed through photography alone; their true magnificence must be witnessed in person to be fully appreciated. Hand knotted between each stone, this is a gorgeous accessory. In a word, these beads are simply dazzling. An incredible accessory for your Hermès beauties to be used as a crossbody strap or brilliantly converts to a necklace. Crafted using up to 60 different kinds of semi-precious stones, including but not limited to amethyst, apatite, carnelian, citrine, emerald, labradorite, lemon quartz, peach moonstone, peridot, Peruvian opal, pink moonstone, prehnite, rose quartz, ruby, sunstone and tourmaline. Each piece slightly varies due to the natural uniqueness of semi-precious stones. Length of 44" (112cm), recommended for 25cm and smaller bags. Please allow 7-10 business for order fulfillment as these are made to order by hand. Each chain is unique and is within the color range that is selected.
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Standard Clip for Kelly 25cm, 28cm, 32cm, 35cm
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Condition Rank
Condition Rank1 - Like New, shows little to no evidence of wear, age or handling
2 - Exceptionally well-maintained, very minor signs of use, wear, age, or handling
3 - Pre-Loved, gently used with slight signs of wear
4 - Pre-Loved, exhibits signs of wear and regular use
