Judith Leiber
Cat Minaudiere — Black
Small · Crystal-Embellished · Gold hardware
Estimated resale value today
Down $2,019 (-42%) vs. original retail of $4,795
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Estimated from a researched valuation model for this style, blended with live eBay listing data — the more comps we have, the more they influence the number.
About the Cat Minaudiere
The Cat Minaudiere is another of Judith Leiber's enduring figural designs, sculpted in a seated or crouching cat form and covered in thousands of hand-set crystals with faceted eyes. Feline-shaped evening bags have recurred across the brand's decades of production in numerous finishes, from crystal pave to python-embossed and painted variants.
What affects this bag's resale value
- Crystal completeness and shine
- Rarity of finish (crystal versus painted or exotic-embossed versions)
- Chain and clasp condition
- Original box and authenticity documentation
Other Cat Minaudiere variants
Frequently asked questions
- Why do cat-lover collectors pay a premium for this bag?
- Figural animal minaudieres have a dedicated collector following beyond typical handbag buyers, and cat-shaped pieces in particular attract crossover interest that keeps resale demand strong.
- Do all Cat Minaudieres look the same?
- No, Judith Leiber has produced this silhouette in many crystal colorways and occasional non-crystal finishes over the years, and rarer finishes command higher resale prices.
Judith Leiber (est. 1963) — Hand-set crystal minaudières have made this house a red-carpet fixture since the 1960s; figural animal and fruit shapes are genuine collector pieces with strong resale retention.
This is an estimated market value, not a formal appraisal. The actual value of any individual bag depends on its condition, provenance, and what a specific buyer is willing to pay. Values shown are modeled from aggregated resale market data and update periodically.