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 blends the excellence of Italian artisanal leatherwork with an artistic and poetic illustration in a vintage aviation theme, depicting large antique hot air balloons suspended in the sky.

The main body is made of sturdy 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 premium hammered beige calfskin. The front panel features a hot air balloon with a blue and white dome, while on the back a second balloon with white and red segments predominates. The famous BVLGARI classic logo is finely hot-stamped on the leather.

The interior, exceptionally spacious, is fully lined with a dark brown 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 hot-stamped seal "MADE IN ITALY - ABELEL", a fundamental element for verifying the piece's conformity.

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

Year of Production: 1998 (The series resumes the famous graphic motifs of the textile collection “Mongolfiere” designed by Davide Pizzigoni for Bulgari in the late 1990s).
Boutique historical 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 observed features or defects are carefully photographed. As it is a worn and authentic item, there may still be minor imperfections or microscopic seam splits not immediately detectable during inspection.
The reserved price and starting bid already take this possibility and the real 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 in the condition in which it is found; the bid confirms acceptance of the historical conditions of the item.

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• Insured shipping with express courier.
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Shipping cost may also vary depending on the destination (islands, non-EU countries, hard-to-reach areas).

!ATTENTION!
ALL PACKAGES ARE INSURED AND SEALED WITH A SECURITY HOLOGRAM.
Sign with RESERVATION upon receipt of the package to retain the right to inspect it later and to require the courier to cover any transport damages. If the box is damaged, the recipient must sign for receipt with a specific control reservation and keep all packaging and contents. The shipment must be left in the same condition as delivered. Requests for compensation for content damage will not be considered if the package does not show obvious external damage. The compensation claim must be submitted within 72 hours of receipt, providing photos of the unopened, arrived packaging, after opening, the contents, and the shipping label.

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