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RESULTS | Hong Kong Handbags & Accessories Spring Auction TOTALLED HK$45,590,000/US$5,833,049

90% by Lot | 93% by Value 57% OF LOTS SOLD ABOVE HIGH ESTIMATES *NEW WORLD AUCTION RECORD FOR A Hermès SO BLACK SERIES HANDBAG
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Hong Kong APAC 29 May 2019

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

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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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