LIVE AUCTION | 26 NOVEMBER 2022

PREVIEW | 15 – 18 NOVEMBER 2022

Hong Kong – This season, Christie’s Hong Kong’s Handbags & Accessories Department is pleased to present an array of exquisite collectable pieces currently on the market at our live auction on 26 November 2022 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Over 230 lots will be offered this autumn season, featuring an exceptional curation of the most rare, desirable and sought-after handbags and accessories from Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, and many more. The leading lot of the season is the most coveted edition of the Hermès Birkin – A Rare, Matte Béton Alligator, White Togo, Swift & Sombrero, Orange H & Craie Swift & Bleu Brume Chèvre Leather Faubourg Sellier Birkin 20 (featured on cover and image above; estimate: HK$1,400,000 – 2,200,000 / US$180,000 – 280,000). Inspired by the heritage of the legendary flagship boutique located at 24 rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré in Paris, this unique creation mimics the Maison's daytime facade with creative craftsmanship and vivid imagination.

More highlights include rare and exceptional pieces: the beautifully dressed Rare, Fauve Barenia Leather & Bog Oak Kellywood 22 With Palladium Hardware (estimate: HK$600,000 – 800,000 / US$77,000 – 100,000), and the very limited, cuddly winter accessory, A Rare, Suede & Shearling Teddy Kelly 35 With Palladium Hardware (estimate: HK$400,000 – 600,000 / US$52,000 – 77,000). Not to be missed in the sale are the precious exotic skin series, including A Shiny Cassis Porosus Crocodile Birkin 25 With Gold Hardware (estimate: HK$400,000 – 500,000 / US$52,000 – 64,000), and A Custom Matte Gris Perle And Black Alligator Retourne Kelly 25 With Brushed Gold Hardware (estimate: HK$400,000 – 500,000 / US$52,000 – 64,000).

Continuing from our Spring Auction in May 2022, another five Louis Vuitton trunks from a prominent Japanese Collector will be offered this November, led by A Rare, Christmas Ornaments Monogram Trunk (estimate: HK$500,000 – 700,000 / US$65,000 – 90,000). One of only five sets made at the end of 2009, this trunk features tailored compartments containing 53 Christmas tree ornaments in various shapes and sizes, inspired by Louis Vuitton’s signature symbols, fitting best with the season (dedicated press release here).

THE KELLYWOOD 

LIMITED EDITION: KELLY TEDDY SHEARLING

PRECIOUS EXOTIC SKIN

HIMALAYA: THE HOLY GRAIL

LIMITED EDITION: KELLY DOLLS

PICNIC KELLY & LIFESTYLE

THE LOUIS VUITTON TRUNKS COLLECTION

FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE JAPANESE COLLECTOR – PART II

FASHIONISTA PAYS TRIBUTE TO VIRGIL ABLOH 

DIOR X SORAYAMA

NOTES TO EDITOR

Preview (By appointment only):
Hong Kong | 15 – 18 November 2022 | Christie’s Galleries, 22/F, Alexandra House, 18 Chater Road, Central
Hong Kong | 26  November 2022 | Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, No.1 Harbour Road, Wanchai


Auction:
Handbags & Accessories
Date: 26 November 2022
Location: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, No. 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong