A Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk, Orson Welles

A Louis Vuitton monogram canvas wardrobe trunk
first half 20th century
Numbered 737460.
height 44in (112cm); width 22in (56cm); depth 21 1/2in (54.5cm)
Provenance: Property from the Estate of Orson Welles.

These Louis Vuitton trunks have been in my family for as long as I can remember. They have literally travelled the world with the Welles family.

When I was growing up in the 50s and 60s, we only travelled by ship and train, giving us the luxury of using these fabulous trunks as luggage. From Beverly Hills to India, Rome to Hong Kong, Madrid to Hawaii, London to the Philippines and so many more trips, far too many to remember...

Part of my family, my father and my childhood.

Beatrice Welles
Orson Welles Estate
Condition Report: Possibly with previous LV restoration or refurbishment. In overall vintage worn, used condition. General marks, scrapes and scuffs to wood,leather, canvas and brass. Hardware darkened overall. With verdigris to front hasps. Lacking exterior handles Oxidation and wear to metal bars of interior. All drawers retain handles. Some staining to interiors. Closes securely. No Key.