Judith Leiber
Owl Minaudiere — Bronze
Small · Crystal-Embellished · Silver hardware
Estimated resale value today
Down $2,027 (-38%) vs. original retail of $5,295
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Estimated from a researched valuation model for this style; not enough matching eBay listings yet to blend in real comps.
About the Owl Minaudiere
The Owl Minaudiere is one of Judith Leiber's most recognizable animal-figural designs, part of a long line of whimsical creature-shaped evening bags the house has produced since the 1970s. Each bag is hand-set with thousands of Austrian crystals in intricate patterns to mimic feathers, with faceted crystal or enamel eyes as a signature detail.
What affects this bag's resale value
- Completeness and brightness of the crystal pavé
- Distinctive or limited-edition color combinations
- Presence of original box, chain, and dust pouch
- Overall shape retention (no dents in the metal armature)
Other Owl Minaudiere variants
Frequently asked questions
- Are Owl Minaudieres considered collector pieces?
- Yes, animal-figural minaudieres are among the most sought-after shapes Judith Leiber makes, and well-kept examples with full crystal coverage can command strong resale prices relative to other designer evening bags.
- How does color affect the resale price?
- Unusual or retired crystal colorways and iridescent 'aurora borealis' finishes tend to sell for more than common black or clear crystal versions.
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.