AMSTERDAM – Following the success of Inside the Orange Box: A Lifetime of Collecting, Property from an Important European Collector Parts I and II, Christie’s is pleased to present Part III of this extraordinary single-owner collection of Hermès pieces, available online from 13 to 28 June with highlights from the collection on view in Amsterdam, from 13 to 27 June.  An array of highly desirable items such as handbags, lifestyle accessories, scarves, homeware, jewellery, watches and scarves by the iconic brand Hermès will be presented, spanning over three decades of Hermès creativity. Bidding will close on 27 June for Lots 1-175 and will close on 28 June for Lots 176-352.

Comprising a total of over 350 lots, including 269 handbags with estimates ranging from €100 to €80.000, Inside the Orange Box Part III follows the outstanding results from Inside the Orange Box Parts I & II in Milan which was 99% sold by lot and realized over €4 million, a world record price for a handbag collection sold at auction.

Highlights of the upcoming auction include two exceptional Hermès handbags; a Rare Petit Jaune d’or Clémence leather & shiny black crocodile and black fox fur Kelly 28 (estimate: €15,000 – 20,000) alongside a matte white Himalaya Niloticus crocodile Birkin 35, one of the brand’s most highly coveted pieces (estimate: €60,000 – 80,000, illustrated above). The collection will present a selection of Hermès Birkin handbags in vibrant colours, including a matte Blue Paon alligator Birkin 35 (estimate: €24,000 - 30,000, illustrated below), a Matte Geranium alligator Birkin 35 (estimate: €20,000 - 24,000, illustrated below) and a striking custom matte Cactus & Malachite alligator Birkin 35 (estimate: €24,000 – 30,000, illustrated below).

A selection of lifestyle accessories will be offered including Rodeo Charms by Hermès and watches by Hermès starting at €100. A group of six porcelain ashtrays will also be presented (estimate: €1,000 – 2,000, illustrated below). A Hermès sapphire set Medor quartz watch with shiny blue saphir alligator strap will feature (estimate: €1,000 - 1,500) alongside a matte mais alligator collier de chien bracelet (estimate: €1,000 - 1,500). The sale will also showcase a set of five Hermès cashmere & silk scarves (estimate: €1,000 - 1,500, illustrated above).

Lucile Andreani, Head of Handbags, Christie’s EMEA: “Inside the Orange Box Part III will represent Christie’s first Handbags & Accessories auction to be held in Amsterdam and offers a fantastic opportunity for collectors to acquire rare handbags and lifestyle accessories from the world’s most prestigious brand Hermès, featuring timeless design and impeccable craftsmanship. Following the incredible results from Inside the Orange Box Parts I & II in Milan in 2022, we are proud to continue our tribute to this exceptional collector in Amsterdam with part III.”

Inside the Orange Box Part III | 13 to 27 June | Highlights