RESULTS | Hong Kong Handbags & Accessories Spring Auction TOTALLED HK$45,590,000/US$5,833,049
Hong Kong – On 29 May 2019, Christie’s Handbags & Accessories auction achieved HK$45,590,000/US$5,833,049 with exceptional sell-through rate of 90% by lot and 93% by value, and 57% of the lots were sold above high estimates. The heated saleroom attracted global participation from 20 countries across 4 continents via all sale channels.
Winsy Tsang, Vice President & Head of Sale, Handbags & Accessories, Asia, commented, “The outstanding sell-through rate this season demonstrated the strong buying power and appetite for the most iconic, rare and exquisite pieces across the globe. We look forward to continuing this robust bidding momentum in the next handbag live auction in London on 11 June and our current online-only sale in New York closing on 14 June.”
Notes to Editor:
*The previous world auction record for a Hermès So Black series handbag was held by a 2010 Hermès Matte Black Niloticus Crocodile So Black Birkin 30 with Black Hardware, which sold for HK$1,375,000 in the Handbags & Accessories sale in Hong Kong on 30 May 2018