LOUIS VUITTON. Cardboard jewelry trunk monogrammed LV. including : - an accumulation of Louis Vuitton keys by Arman mounted as a brooch ; - a mystery box by Ben "cette boîte contient peut-être un diamant", dated 1989; - a Louis Vuitton compression by César. Numbered 687/850. Trunk created for the Inauguration of the Avenue Montaigne Boutique, May 24, 1989. Height : 11.5 cm - Width : 22.5 cm - Depth : 14.5 cm

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