Louis Vuitton × Yayoi Kusama Paradise Chain Bracelet M0977L, Silver Tone and Blue Links, Pumpkin Charm
Louis Vuitton × Yayoi Kusama Paradise Chain Bracelet M0977L, Silver Tone and Blue Links, Pumpkin Charm
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Condition report
Very Good
- Giftable
- Mint
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- Good
- Honest Wear
- As Found
A Pumpkin at the Wrist
The pumpkin is Kusama's most personal motif, and here it is worn as a charm. The blue links break the run of silver like a brushstroke. It pairs naturally with the chain necklace of the same series.
Best for: Collectors of the Kusama collaboration and house jewellery
Condition notes
Graded AB by the specialist who holds it.
Fine small scratches to the metal are noted.
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The Paradise Chain bracelet from the Louis Vuitton × Yayoi Kusama collaboration, reference M0977L: engraved silver-toned links, a run of links in shades of blue, and a small dotted pumpkin charm.
The Piece
The chain is made of chunky oval links, most of them matt silver in tone and engraved with Monogram flowers and initials. One side changes to links coloured in turquoise, sky blue and violet blue, their surfaces textured with tiny raised dots.
A pumpkin hangs beside the clasp, its ribs set with graded dots on the front. The reverse is engraved Louis Vuitton × Yayoi Kusama with the year. The bracelet closes with a large engraved lobster clasp and measures 20 cm. The code LE0233 is recorded. No box or pouch is included.
Details
- Maison: Louis Vuitton
- Collaboration: Yayoi Kusama
- Model: Paradise Chain bracelet, pumpkin
- Reference: M0977L
- Length: 20 cm (7.9 in)
- Material: Metal with coloured finish
- Colour: Silver tone with blues
- Clasp: Engraved lobster clasp
- Code: LE0233
- Included: Bracelet only
Condition
- Graded AB by the specialist who holds it.
- Fine small scratches to the metal are noted.
- Every photograph is part of the description.
Condition grade AB (light signs of use) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Offered as an authentic Louis Vuitton piece from the Yayoi Kusama collaboration, with its engraved charm and clasp shown in the photographs. The Desk has not handled it and relies on the description and images supplied. Keep away from water, perfume and hard surfaces, and store in a soft pouch.
Delivery from Japan
Packed by hand in Japan with protection suited to the piece. Shipping is quoted and agreed with you before purchase, weighing EMS, then FedEx, then air cargo, all insured and tracked. Duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything you wish to know before you buy, and see our published policy.
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