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PRESS RELEASE | Christie’s Hong Kong Presents Handbags & Accessories Live Auction Highlights

Christie’s Galleries, Alexandra House, CentralPreview: 4th – 7th JulyLive Auction: 10th July
Jewellery, Watches & Handbags
Hong Kong APAC 4 June 2020

Hong Kong – On 10 July 2020, Christie’s will host its first live auction of Handbags & Accessories this year by presenting a thoughtfully curated selection of the most coveted handbags currently in the market. The sale is led by the sensational Hermès Matte Gris Cendré Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Diamond Birkin (HK$1,000,000 – 1,500,000 / US$130,000 – 190,000).

From rare and custom-made designs to runway showpieces, luxurious accessories and tasteful lifestyle objects, this auction will offer luxury enthusiasts across the globe the ideal opportunity to acquire these highly desirable items with estimates ranging from HK$10,000 to HK$1,000,000.

Winsy Tsang, Vice President & Head of Sale, Handbags & Accessories, Christie’s Asia Pacific, commented “We are thrilled to kick off our live handbag and accessories auction at Christie’s with an exciting line-up of colourful designs that perfectly complement the summer palette. The exceptional performance of our recent “The Power of Color” online sale demonstrates continued appetite from global collectors and we look forward to this continued momentum during our live sale in July.”

HIMALAYA BIRKINS

The ravishing Hermès Himalaya Birkin is known as the holy-grail of handbags for its impeccable craftsmanship and very limited quantity across the world.  Continuing the record-setting results from previous seasons, this sale will offer two Himalaya masterpieces including an exceedingly rare Matte Gris Cendré Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Diamond Birkin 30 with 18K White Gold & Diamond Hardware which makes it auction debut at Christie’s.  

NOTE TO EDITORS

Handbags & Accessories Sale

Preview Date & Time:

4th – 6th Jul, 10:30am - 6pm

7th Jul, 10:30am - 5pm

Sale Date: 10th July 2020

Sale Time: 11am

Venue: 22/F, Alexandra House, 18 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong

More features on Christies.com:

What every collector needs to know about Hermès handbags
Deconstructed: The Hermès Himalaya

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* Please note when quoting estimates above that other fees will apply in addition to the hammer price - see Section D of the Conditions of Sale at the back of the sale catalogue. *Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium.

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