Canvas and Leather Alma Handbag, Louis Vuitton x Murakami

Circa 2009, the exterior in white Multicolour Monogram canvas with studded vachetta leather trim, gold-tone hardware, rolled leather handles, side zipper pocket, and main zipper pouch, the interior in maroon fabric, with interior pocket and cellphone pouch.

9 x 12 x 6.5 in.; Drop 4 in.

From the Estate of the late Brenda W. Helms, Indian Trail, North Carolina

The Louis Vuitton partnership with Japenese artist Takashi Murakami began in 2000 with Marc Jacobs as the artistic director at Louis Vuitton. In 2003 they released the Monogram Multicolore, a first ever reimagination of the iconic Louis Vuitton monogram canvas. They promptly sold out of every bag in minutes, kicking off a partnership that lasted until 2014 when Marc Jacobs left the brand. Recently, the partnership has rekindled, with a 20th anniversary re-edition campaign currently ongoing.

Water spotting to leather; soiling to canvas; soiling to interior.