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Press Release | Christie's Hong Kong Handbags & Accessories

LIVE auction  | 27 NOVEMBERPreview | 14 – 19 NOVEMBER
Jewellery, Watches & Handbags
Hong Kong APAC 2 November 2020

Hong Kong - On 27 November, Christie’s Hong Kong Handbags & Accessories Department will present an assemblage of the finest collectible pieces currently on the market.

The sale will offer over 190 lots ranging from elusive Hermès masterpieces and limited editions, Chanel showstopping runway items, elegant lifestyle pieces to iconic Louis Vuitton trunks that defined the eras of luxury travel (dedicated press release here). With estimates ranging from HK$10,000 – 1,000,000, collectors worldwide will no doubt find the item that fits both their taste and budget.

One of the leading highlights of the sale is the newest “holy grail” in the Hermès oeuvre – the architecturally stunning Matte Bleu Marine Alligator, Deep Blue Madam, Orange H Swift, Bleu Indigo & Blue Obscur Sombrero, Craie Epsom Leather Faubourg Sellier Birkin 20 with Palladium Hardware (featured on cover page; estimate: HK$600,000 – 800,000 /US$78,000 – 100,000). Designed with heritage and modernity in mind, the work of art mimics the historical facade of Hermès legendary flagship store in Paris at nighttime. The aesthetically pleasing limited edition Faubourg Birkin is nothing short gorgeous with its fresh design and unparalleled craftsmanship, and has been the crowning glory of the maison since its dazzling debut.

NOTE TO EDITORS

Preview:

Hong Kong | 14 – 19 November | 22/F, Alexandra House, 18 Chater Road, Central

Auction: Handbags & Accessories

Date & Time: 27 November 2020, 2pm

Location: Hall 3C, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, No. 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong

More features on Christie’s.com

 - Collecting Guide: What every collector needs to know about Hermès handbags
 - Collecting Guide: 10 things to know about Louis Vuitton handbags and trunks
 - Why collectors love Chanel handbags

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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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