French beaded bags are exquisite and range from designer bags to Victorian hand made purses. Some French Victorian purses have pictorial scenes on them and these are highly sought after.
Below are some examples and price guides of French beaded bags / purses including two steel cut beaded purses and a Gucci purse.
Two antique French steel cut beaded evening purses.
Two French antique steel cut micro beaded evening bags, both signed Made in France. Gold purse: very good, small wear and tarnished chain, measures 8″ x 4.25″. Dark purple and red flower purse: very good, small loss and does not have an interior lining, 8″ x 4.5″.
Sold for US$100 at Cora Violet Auctions in 2023
Vintage French micro hand beaded evening bag for Jorelle Bags, white with multi pastel color flowers, locking clasp also beaded with gold carrying handle; the interior white silk lined with matching white silk coin purse and removable ‘Jorelle’ mirror. Overall length including handle 12 in., bag is 7 x 7.5 in.
Sold for US$75 at Gallery 63 in 2023
A vintage French Walborg hand made purse with a short handle. The purse is made in a beaded design and adorned with a floral pattern. Marked with a sewn label inside. A black satin lining inside.
Sold for US$40 at Antique Arena Inc. in 2023
French Art Deco Micro Beaded Hand Bag 9″ by 8″
Sold for US$75 at Dixon’s Crumpton Auction in 2023
GUCCI Vintage French Red Gold Beaded Minaudiere Evening Bag Kisslock GG Purse
Sold for US$9,000 at Golden Gate Auctioneer in 2023
