CHRISTIE'S TO AUCTION RARE AND COVETABLE LOUIS VUITTON TRUNKS AND BAGS IN HONG KONG ON 27 NOVEMBER 2020---PERFECT FOR XMAS THOUGH YOU MAY BE ALL DRESSED UP WITHB NOWHERE TO GO! BUT BUY THEM NOW SO YOU ARE SET FOR 2021 OR 2022 WHEN TRAVEL RETURNS!

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CHRISTIE’S HONG KONG HANDBAGS & ACCESSORIES DEPARTMENT presents A COLLECTION OF ICONIC LOUIS VUITTON TRUNKS THROUGH THE AGES 

Live Auction | Hong Kong | 27 November Preview | Hong Kong | 14 – 19 November Hong Kong

Christie’s is delighted to offer a remarkable selection of iconic trunks by Louis Vuitton, manufactured between 1886 to 2019, in the upcoming live auction on 27 November 2020. 

These trunks represent not only the evolution of travel through the centuries but also the craftsmanship and innovation of luggage design by this legendary French fashion house. 

Beginning his career as a maker of boxes in the 1830s, Louis Vuitton introduced numerous radical designs and became the travel goods manufacturer of choice among the European aristocracy. 

In the 19th Century, explorers and adventurers wanted luggage which would safeguard their most precious possessions, so Louis Vuitton created the Explorer collection, featuring hardwearing zinc, copper, aluminium and brass pieces, which today often fetches record prices at Christie’s auctions. 

An example of this is a rare, zinc explorer trunk manufactured in 1886 ( estimate: HK$300,000 - 400,000/ US$39,000 - 52,000). 

Through the ages, Louis Vuitton constantly updated and innovated their classic models, which is particularly the case under the leadership of the current menswear artistic director Virgil Abloh. 

As part of his Fall/Winter 2019 runway show, he presented a Michael-Jackson inspired collection that saw bright neon colour combinations woven throughout his designs. 

The standout of the show included a classic Malle Courrier trunk updated to feature a modern neon rainbow gradation and Abloh's signature 'X', which will be offered at auction coming November. 

This innovative design perfectly balances today's contemporary urban styling with the maison's luxury craftsmanship (estimate: HK$400,000 - 500,000/ US$52,000 - 65,000). 

A RARE, ZINC EXPLORER TRUNK LOUIS VUITTON, 1886 HK$300,000 - 400,000/ US$39,000 - 52,000 

RARE VINTAGE VS MODERN PIECES A LIMITED EDITION BLACK RAINBOW MONOGRAM MALLE COURRIER 110 TRUNK WITH RUTHÉNIUM HARDWARE BY VIRGIL ABLOH LOUIS VUITTON, 2019 HK$400,000 - 500,000/ US$52,000 - 65,000 

A CUSTOM MONOGRAM MALLE COURRIER LOZINE 100 TRUNK WITH ORANGE LINING & BRASS HARDWARE LOUIS VUITTON, 2010S HK$80,000 - 100,000/ US$11,000 - 13,000 

A LIMITED EDITION GREEN TUFFETAGE MONOGRAM WALLET TRUNK WITH GREEN HARDWARE BY VIRGIL ABLOH LOUIS VUITTON, 2020 HK$45,000 - 60,000/ US$5,800 - 7,800 

A BLACK EPI LEATHER TRUNK WITH BRASS HARDWAREMODIFIED AS AN IPHONE SPEAKER TRUNK BY BERNADINI MILANO LOUIS VUITTON, 2000S HK$28,000 - 38,000/ US$3,700 - 4,900

 OTHER EXCEPTIONAL HIGHLIGHTS 

About Christie’s Christie’s, the world's leading art business, had global sales in 2019 that totalled £4.5 billion / $5.8 billion. 

Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and international expertise. Christie’s offers around 350 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million. 

Christie's also has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories, with emphasis on Post-War & Contemporary, Impressionist & Modern, Old Masters and Jewellery.