Christie's Hong Kong Presents
AN EXQUISITE AND RARE SELECTION OF HANDBAGS AND ACCESSORIES
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Hermès Faubourg Sellier Birkins: Snow, Midnight, Day, Night
Presented Together for the First Time in Auction History
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Clockwise from the top right-hand corner:
A RARE, MATTE BLEU MARINE ALLIGATOR, DEEP BLUE MADAME, ORANGE H SWIFT, BLEU INDIGO & BLEU OBSCUR SOMBRERO, CRAIE EPSOM LEATHER FAUBOURG SELLIER BIRKIN 20 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE
HERMÈS, 2023
Estimate: HK$1,100,000 – 2,000,000 / US$150,000 - 260,000
A RARE, MATTE BÉTON ALLIGATOR, WHITE TOGO, SWIFT & SOMBRERO , ORANGE H & CRAIE SWIFT & BLEU BRUME CHÈVRE LEATHER SNOW FAUBOURG SELLIER BIRKIN 20 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE
HERMÈS, 2021
Estimate: HK$1,200,000 – 2,200,000 / US$160,000 - 280,000
A RARE, MATTE ÉBÈNE ALLIGATOR, GOLD MADAME, ORANGE H SWIFT, BRÛLÉE & ÉBÈNE SOMBRERO,
CRAIE EPSOM LEATHER FAUBOURG SELLIER BIRKIN 20 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE
HERMÈS, 2020
Estimate: HK$800,000 – 1,600,000 / US$110,000 - 210,000
A RARE, MATTE BLACK ALLIGATOR, BLACK MADAME, SOMBRERO, ORANGE H & JAUNE AMBRE SWIFT LEATHER NIGHT FAUBOURG SELLIER BIRKIN 20 WITH BLACK PVD HARDWARE
HERMÈS, 2021
Estimate: HK$1,100,000 – 2,000,000 / US$150,000 - 260,000
25 November | Live Auction | 197 Lots | Total Low Estimate: HK$38,228,000 / US$4,909,000
at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Hong Kong – Christie’s Hong Kong’s Handbags & Accessories Department is delighted to present an exquisite and rare selection of handbags and accessories in a live auction on 25 November 2023, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Featuring over 197 lots, the sale encompasses unrivalled designs that transcend the boundaries of time. This carefully curated selection showcases prestigious brands such as Hermès and Louis Vuitton, destined to appeal to discerning collectors and enthusiasts of all ages.
Continuing the unwavering demand for famed Hermès designs, this season, Christie’s Hong Kong is thrilled to present a historic showcase featuring all four distinctive and exquisite variations of the Faubourg Sellier Birkin: Snow, Midnight, Day, and Night. This marks the first time all four variations have appeared together in auction history, offering an extremely rare opportunity for collectors to own the set. Each colour variation intricately captures the essence of the iconic handbag design, artfully reflecting the ever-changing façade of the legendary flagship boutique situated at 24 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris, at different moments in time.
The curation of this sale is further enriched by a selection of remarkable and one-of-a-kind pieces. Highlights include an iconic Leather Feathers So Black Sellier Kelly 28 designed by Jean Paul Gautier in 2010. This unique creation holds an irresistible charm, and stands as one of the most desirable limited-edition pieces in the market. The exceptional craftmanship of Mason Lemarié, the esteemed French haute couture feather metier, is prominently showcased in the meticulous construction of the black feather panel. The rarity of this piece is further emphasised by its exclusive release in the Kelly Sellier styles, with only a select few featuring the striking black feather design. As a result, this particular item represents the ultimate embodiment of the So Black combination, making it an extraordinary and highly sought-after masterpiece.
AN EXCEPTIONAL, BLACK CALF BOX LEATHER FEATHERS SO BLACK SELLIER KELLY 28
WITH BLACK PVD HARDWARE
HERMÈS, 2010
Estimate: HK$800,000 – 1,200,000 / US$110,000 - 150,000
Additional highlights of the sale include beautifully adorned Kellywood handbags, a magnificent assembly of Kelly Dolls, and the long-awaited auction debut of a Désordre Birkin, infusing the sale with a palpable sense of anticipation.
Winsy Tsang, Vice President, Head of Department, Handbags & Accessories, Christie’s Asia Pacific, commented, "This highly anticipated live auction celebrates the highest echelons of handbag craftsmanship, and is meticulously curated to cater to the tastes of collectors and enthusiasts in Asia and beyond. We are delighted to be offering fashion lovers an array of ultra-rare and stunning pieces, including the exceptional chance to add all four Faubourg Sellier Birkin variations to their wardrobe. We look forward to convening with handbag collectors at all stages for this unmissable sale – from passionate connoisseurs, to those who are brand new to the world of luxury auctions."
NOTES TO EDITORS
Previews:
Hong Kong | 15 – 18 November | 22/ F, Alexandra House, 18 Chater Road, Central
Hong Kong | 25 November | Convention Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, No.1 Harbour Road, Wanchai
Live Auction:
Hong Kong | 25 November | Convention Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, No.1 Harbour Road, Wanchai
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