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28 April 2023

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SOLD ! SALE RESULTS FOR Handbags online: The Paris Edit 

12 April – 25 & 26 April
Paris France 28 April 2023
SOLD !
SALE RESULTS FOR
Handbags online: The Paris Edit 

A rare and exceptional, matte Himalaya Niloticus crocodile diamond Birkin 30
with 18k white gold and diamond hardware
Estimate : €200,000 – 300,000 
Sold : €277,200 

THE SALE AT A GLANCE : 
Sale overview : Following the success of auctions and single owners sales in 2022, the Handbags & Accessories department is delighted to announce its upcoming Paris auction… (read more)
Sale’s total : €3,602,088 or more than 150% of the low estimate 
Pre-sale estimates : €2,382,800-3,230,600
Number of lots : 293
98% of lots sold
42 participating countries
45% millennials bidders 
1000 participants with 55% of new registrants


THE TOP LOT OF THE SALE :
Lot number : 99
Model : A Rare & Exceptional, matte Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Diamond Birkin 30 with 18k White Gold and Diamond hardware 
Sold for : €277,200 Pre-sale estimate : €200,000 – 300,000

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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.