BULGARI - "Mongolfiere" Canvas & Leather Large Tote Bag - Collezione d'Archivio ABELEL - Shoulder bag

BULGARI

Rare and fascinating large-sized women's tote bag signed Bulgari, part of the historic ABELEL archive line. This model combines the excellence of Italian artisanal leatherwork with an artistic and poetic illustration on a vintage aeronautical theme, depicting large antique airships suspended in the sky.

The main body is made of robust ivory-colored canvas, while the long handles (ideal for a comfortable shoulder fit), the upper band, and the wide reinforced oval base are entirely in hammered beige calf leather. The front panel shows a hot-air balloon with a blue and white dome, while on the back there is a second balloon with white and red sections. The famous classic BVLGARI logo is finely hot-stamped on the leather.

The interior, exceptionally spacious, is fully lined with morocco-colored silk jacquard fabric, customized with the Bulgari monogram repeated in the weave. It includes the original leather tab with the front logo and, on the back, the official heat-stamped mark "MADE IN ITALY - ABELEL", a fundamental element for verifying the item’s conformity.

CONDITION: Excellent
The bag presents in extraordinary condition for a vintage piece:
- Exterior: Clean canvas with no stains, halos, or tears. The print colors are vivid and free of fading.
- Interior: Impeccable jacquard lining, clean and entirely free of odors or ink stains.
- Leather: Finishes, edges, and handles perfectly intact, stable and free of cracking. The oval base shows no signs of abrasion on the corners thanks to the protective piping.

Year of Production: 1998 (The series revives the famous graphic motifs of the textile collection "Mongolfiere" designed by Davide Pizzigoni for Bulgari in the late 1990s).
Historical boutique value: About € 900

Measurements:
Height 35 cm
Width 28 cm
Depth 12 cm

Splendid vintage item that carries the charm and history of its era. Each item is meticulously checked before sale and all features or defects found are carefully photographed. Being a lived and authentic piece, there may still be minor imperfections or microscopically loose stitches not immediately detectable during inspection. The reserve price and starting bid already take this possibility and the true condition of the lot into account. We invite you to carefully view the photo gallery, which faithfully describes the object in its details. The item is sold as-is; the bid confirms acceptance of the historical conditions of the asset.

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• insured shipping with express courier.
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Shipping cost may vary depending on the destination (islands, non-EU countries, remote areas).

!ATTENTION!
ALL PACKAGES ARE INSURED AND SEALED WITH A SECURITY HOLOGRAM.
Signing with RESERVE at the time of receiving the package gives the right to inspect it later, and in case of damages caused by transport, the courier must take responsibility. If the box is damaged, the recipient must, at the time of signing for receipt with the driver, accept the shipment with a specific control reserve and keep all packaging and contents. The shipment must be left in the condition in which it was delivered. Claims for compensation for damage to the contents cannot be considered if the package shows no obvious external damage. The compensation claim must also be submitted—under penalty of forfeiture—within 72 hours of receiving the package, providing photos of the unopened package on arrival, after opening, and of the contents as well as the shipping label.

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