Lot 541
541
A Louis Vuitton suitcase covered in LV monogram canvas, part bound in leather and brass, the plain interior with label 'Louis Vuitton 871466 Ave. Marceau Paris, Nice Ave. Gustave V'--27½ x 18½ x 18¾in. (20 x 47 x 22cm.), top surface cracked; and a Louis Vuitton hat box covered in LV monogram canvas, bound in leather and brass, the interior with label 'Louis Vuitton 870651 Ave. Marceau 78bis Paris, Nice, 2 Ave. Gustave V', both with Art Nouveau style monogram NSG--19½ x 19½ x 11½in. (49.5 x 49.5 x 29cm.), both early 20th century
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A Louis Vuitton suitcase covered in LV monogram canvas, part bound in leather and brass, the plain interior with label 'Louis Vuitton 871466 Ave. Marceau Paris, Nice Ave. Gustave V'--27½ x 18½ x 18¾in. (20 x 47 x 22cm.), top surface cracked; and a Louis Vuitton hat box covered in LV monogram canvas, bound in leather and brass, the interior with label 'Louis Vuitton 870651 Ave. Marceau 78bis Paris, Nice, 2 Ave. Gustave V', both with Art Nouveau style monogram NSG--19½ x 19½ x 11½in. (49.5 x 49.5 x 29cm.), both early 20th century

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A Louis Vuitton suitcase covered in LV monogram canvas, part bound in leather and brass, the plain interior with label 'Louis Vuitton 871466 Ave. Marceau Paris, Nice Ave. Gustave V'--27½ x 18½ x 18¾in. (20 x 47 x 22cm.), top surface cracked; and a Louis Vuitton hat box covered in LV monogram canvas, bound in leather and brass, the interior with label 'Louis Vuitton 870651 Ave. Marceau 78bis Paris, Nice, 2 Ave. Gustave V', both with Art Nouveau style monogram NSG--19½ x 19½ x 11½in. (49.5 x 49.5 x 29cm.), both early 20th century
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis This lot is subject to Collection and Storage charges
Sale room notice
This collection of luggage (lots 535 - 541) bears the monogram NSG - the initials of the previous owner industrialist and philanthropist Nubar Sarkis Gulbenkian. It was acquired by the vendor's family when they purchased the Gulbenkian house in the South of France.

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