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