Christie’s Presents Handbags Online: The New York Edit
New York – Christie’s New York announces Handbags Online: The New York Edit, an online-only sale open for bidding from 26 May – 9 June 2022. The auction will showcase the most sought-after styles alongside timeless classics from Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and many more of today’s in-demand designs. From the rare Himalaya Birkin to the classic Chanel Flap Bag, this online auction will offer a curated selection of handbags that will delight all collectors. The full sale will be exhibited as part of Christie’s New York Luxury Week between 3-8 June.
Specially featured in this sale is a partnership with FASHIONPHILE to present a special collection of handbags and accessories, headlined by the highly sought-after and record-breaking Hermès Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Kelly 25 (estimate: $150,000-200,000), as well as Custom Mini Kelly 20 II’s and an array of Hermès Birkins, Kellys and Constances in a variety of materials and hues, alongside iconic pieces from Chanel and Louis Vuitton.
This sale offers an impressive assortment of legendary Hermès pieces — from the “holy-grail” Himalaya Birkin 30 (estimate: $70,000-90,000) to the rare Shearling ‘Teddy’ Kelly 35 (estimate: $24,000-30,000) — alongside newly-released Limited Edition models like a Nata In & Out Kelly 25 (estimate: $20,000-25,000), a Rose Mexico Marble Silk Constance 24 (estimate: $15,000-20,000) and a Bleu Saphir Padded Kelly 25 (estimate: $24,000-30,000).
In addition to handbags, this auction will present a variety of accessories and lifestyle objects, including an incredible selection of rare Chanel costume jewelry, Hermès home items, and newly-released Limited Edition Dior B23 Sneakers by Kim Jones.