{"product_id":"louis-vuitton-ellipse-mm-monogram-custom-hand-painted-art-bag-vintage-1998","title":"Louis Vuitton Ellipse MM Monogram Custom Hand-Painted Art Bag – Vintage 1998","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhere Maison Louis Vuitton meets wearable art — and no two are alike.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not just a vintage Louis Vuitton bag. This is a \u003cstrong\u003eone-of-a-kind collector's piece\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 1998 Ellipse MM in the iconic Monogram canvas, transformed by an anonymous artist into a bold, expressive work of wearable art. The custom hand-painted drip composition in teal, lavender, magenta, white, and yellow cascades across the structured dome front, turning one of Louis Vuitton's most architectural silhouettes into something entirely its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is no other bag like this in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Louis Vuitton Ellipse MM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ellipse is one of Louis Vuitton's most distinctive and collectible silhouettes — its structured dome shape and top-zip closure set it apart from every other bag in the Maison's archive. Discontinued and no longer produced, authentic vintage examples are increasingly sought after by collectors worldwide. This 1998 example was crafted in France and carries the date code \u003cstrong\u003eAS0978\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming its provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Custom Art\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe front dome panel features a dramatic drip-paint composition applied directly to the Monogram canvas — bold vertical drips in teal, lavender, magenta, white, and yellow against a deep black base. The paint is well-applied and sealed, with no cracking or peeling. The artist is anonymous. The work is original. The result is extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-owned vintage bag with honest, age-appropriate wear. The vachette leather trim has darkened and developed a rich honey-to-caramel patina — natural and expected for a 1998 piece. Hardware shows light tarnishing consistent with age. Canvas corners show light wear. Interior brown canvas lining is in good condition with minor spots. The custom paint is intact and shows no deterioration. Full condition transparency shown in our photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Louis Vuitton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Ellipse MM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Monogram Canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Classic Brown Monogram \/ Custom Painted Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Coated Monogram Canvas \/ Vachette Leather Trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: Aged Gold-Tone (LV padlock included, no key)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Brown canvas lining, one interior open pocket with leather pull tab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate Code: AS0978 (Made in France, 1998)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade In: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 12\" | Height: 9\" | Depth: 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Drop: approximately 4\" (top handles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLouis Vuitton Ellipse MM Monogram bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLV padlock (no key)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical 3rd-party Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Pre-Owned Vintage — Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanvas: Good — light corner wear, no cracking or peeling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVachette Leather Trim: Natural honey-to-caramel patina, darkened with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: Light tarnishing, fully functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Paint: Excellent — intact, no cracking or peeling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Good — minor spots on canvas lining, no odor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e✈️ \u003cstrong\u003eFree fully insured domestic US shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships next business day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Vuitton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48309968568532,"sku":"LV-HB-001","price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/0038\/5236\/files\/E2E9DA37-A56F-43E2-BA2C-08674D8212D2_7b0bf479-0608-47f8-b062-59571b8f93df.jpg?v=1784220110","url":"https:\/\/www.shimmerandshawls.com\/products\/louis-vuitton-ellipse-mm-monogram-custom-hand-painted-art-bag-vintage-1998","provider":"Shimmer \u0026 Shawls","version":"1.0","type":"link"}