{"product_id":"museum-worthy-chanel-metiers-dart-paris-dallas-pre-fall-2014-sample-minaudiere-by-karl-lagerfeld-prototype-archive-piece-from-31-rue-cambon","title":"Museum-Worthy Chanel Métiers d'Art Paris-Dallas Pre-Fall 2014 Sample\nMinaudière by Karl Lagerfeld - Prototype Archive Piece from 31 Rue\nCambon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extraordinary opportunity to acquire one of the rarest Chanel evening accessories ever to surface on the collectors' market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional \u003cstrong\u003eSample Minaudière\u003c\/strong\u003e was created for \u003cstrong\u003eChanel's Métiers d'Art Paris-Dallas Pre-Fall 2014 collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed by \u003cstrong\u003eKarl Lagerfeld\u003c\/strong\u003e, and represents a remarkable piece of the House's creative history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the production version, this example is a \u003cstrong\u003etrue sample\/prototype\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining characteristics reserved for the development process before commercial release. Pieces of this nature were produced in extremely limited quantities for presentations, fittings, showroom use, or internal validation, making them significantly rarer than retail editions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the decorative architecture of \u003cstrong\u003e31 Rue Cambon\u003c\/strong\u003e, the minaudière features an exquisitely sculpted gold-tone metal exterior adorned with elaborate baroque scrollwork, camellias, the iconic interlocking CC logo, and the celebrated \"\u003cstrong\u003e31 Rue Cambon\u003c\/strong\u003e\" inscription. Every surface showcases the exceptional craftsmanship synonymous with Chanel's Métiers d'Art collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe structured oval silhouette opens to reveal a refined brushed gold-tone interior, while the original push-button clasp bearing the historic Chanel compass seal further emphasizes its archival importance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuseum-quality examples from Karl Lagerfeld's most celebrated Métiers d'Art collections have become increasingly sought-after by serious Chanel collectors worldwide. Sample pieces are exceptionally elusive, with very few ever leaving the House.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outstanding collector's object, equally deserving of display in a curated archive or worn as one of the most distinctive evening minaudières ever produced by Chanel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition with only light, age-appropriate signs of handling consistent with an archival sample. The metal retains a beautiful rich gold-tone finish. The interior remains exceptionally clean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChanel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMétiers d'Art Paris-Dallas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Fall 2014\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by Karl Lagerfeld\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Chanel sample \/ prototype\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold-tone metal construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOval minaudière clutch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePush-button clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushed gold-tone interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"31 Rue Cambon\" sculpted front motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly collectible archival piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joy Luxury Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49351073923310,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/3315\/6590\/files\/CB79919E-15FC-4382-8F66-4EE85EDF0DAA.jpg?v=1785652169","url":"https:\/\/joyluxuryparis.fr\/products\/museum-worthy-chanel-metiers-dart-paris-dallas-pre-fall-2014-sample-minaudiere-by-karl-lagerfeld-prototype-archive-piece-from-31-rue-cambon","provider":"Joy Luxury Paris","version":"1.0","type":"link"}