CHRISTIE'S HONG KONG TO OFFER RARE AND FABULOUS BAGS ON 27 NOVEMBER 2020 TO DIVERT YOUR MIND FROM DISTRESSING COVID NEWS

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HANDBAGS & ACCESSORIES HONG KONG LIVE AUCTION | 27 NOVEMBER PREVIEW | 14 – 19 NOVEMBER Hong Kong - 

    THE ULTIMATE HERMES BAG THIS CHRISTMAS 2020! AROUND RM 400,000! 

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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. 

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 (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. 

Winsy Tsang, Vice President & Head of Sale, Handbags & Accessories, Christie’s Asia Pacific, commented: “We are thrilled to present yet another season of the rarest and most highly coveted handbags and accessories this autumn. The variety and exceptionality of lots offered no doubt demonstrate Christie’s best in class sourcing capability which continues to cater to expanding appetite of global luxury collectors.” 

HIMALAYA MASTERPIECES 

A RARE, MATTE WHITE HIMALAYA NILOTICUS CROCODILE BIRKIN 25 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE HERMÈS, 2016 HK$600,000 – 800,000/ US$78,000 – 100,000 

A RARE, MATTE WHITE HIMALAYA NILOTICUS CROCODILE RETOURNÉ KELLY 25 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE HERMÈS, 2019 HK$600,000 – 800,000/ US$78,000 – 100,000

 LIMITED EDITION: PICNIC COLLECTION (Back left to right) A LIMITED EDITION NATUREL BARÉNIA LEATHER & OSIER PICNIC KELLY 35 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE, HERMÈS, 2011 HK$200,000 – 260,000 /US$26,000 – $34,000 

A LIMITED EDITION VERT VÉRONE SWIFT LEATHER & OSIER MINI PICNIC KELLY WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE, HERMÈS, 2019 HK$200,000 – 300,000 /US$26,000 – $39,000  

(Front) A LIMITED EDITION NATUREL BARÉNIA LEATHER & OSIER PICNIC BOLIDE WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE, HERMÈS, 2017 HK$100,000 – 150,000 /US$13,000 – $19,000 CUSTOM MADE WITH RARE EXOTIC SKIN (left to right) 

A CUSTOM MATTE MIMOSA & BÉTON ALLIGATOR RETOURNÉ KELLY 28 WITH BRUSHED GOLD HARDWARE, HERMÈS, 2019 HK$400,000 – 500,000 /US$52,000 – $65,000 

A CUSTOM MATTE GRIS PERLE & ROSE EXTRÊME ALLIGATOR BIRKIN 25 WITH BRUSHED PALLADIUM HARDWARE, HERMÈS, 2019 HK$400,000 – 500,000 /US$52,000 – $65,000 

A CUSTOM GRIS AGATE & ROUGE VIF OSTRICH SELLIER KELLY 25 WITH BRUSHED GOLD HARDWARE, HERMÈS, 2019 HK$200,000 – 260,000 /US$26,000 – $34,000 

A LIMITED EDITION MAGNOLIA & BISCUIT SWIFT LEATHER QUELLE IDOLE WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE HERMÈS, 2020 HK$70,000 – 90,000/ US$9,100 – 12,000 

A CUSTOM MATTE BOUGAINVILLIER ALLIGATOR & CRAIE SWIFT LEATHER QUELLE IDOLE WITH GOLD HARDWARE HERMÈS, 2019 HK$400,000 – 500,000/ US$52,000 – 65,000 

A LIMITED EDITION VERMILLON SWIFT LEATHER QUELLE IDOLE WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE, BELLAVITA TAIPEI 2009 HERMÈS, 2008 HK$70,000 – 90,000/ US$9,100 – 12,000 

A LIMITED EDITION BLEU ZELLIGE & BLEU AGATE SWIFT LEATHER QUELLE IDOLE WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE HERMÈS, 2019 HK$80,000 – 100,000/ US$11,000 – 13,000 

OTHER LIMITED EDITIONS 

A LIMITED EDITION LIME, SESAME, ROSE CONFETTI & TERRE BATTUE EPSOM LEATHER SUNRISE RAINBOW SELLIER BIRKIN 35 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE HERMÈS, 2020 HK$100,000 – 150,000/ US$13,000 – 19,000 

A LIMITED EDITION BLEU ENCRE, BLEU ZELLIGE, VERT CYPRÈS & BLEU NUIT, SHINY ALLIGATOR & NILOTICUS LIZARD “AU BOUT DU MONDE” CONSTANCE 24 WITH ENAMEL HARDWARE HERMÈS, 2020 HK$220,000 – 260,000/ US$29,000 – 34,000 

A SHINY OMBRÉ SALVATOR LIZARD BIRKIN 25 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE HERMÈS, 2010 HK$150,000 – 200,000/ US$20,000 – 26,000 

LIMITED EDITION: KELLY DOLLS THE SMALLER THE HOTTER 

A SHINY ROSE EXTRÊME ALLIGATOR MINI KELLY 20 II WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE HERMÈS, 2018 HK$180,000 – 240,000/ US$24,000 – 31,000 

AN AMBRE EPSOM LEATHER MINI KELLY 20 II WITH GOLD HARDWARE HERMÈS, 2020 HK$60,000 – 80,000/ US$7,800 – 10,000 

A SHINY VERT ÉMERAUDE ALLIGATOR MINI KELLY 20 II WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE HERMÈS, 2019 HK$180,000 – 240,000/ US$24,000 – 31,000 

A SHINY BLACK ALLIGATOR MINI KELLY 20 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE HERMÈS, 2002 HK$150,000 – 200,000/ US$20,000 – 26,000 

CHANEL RUNWAY A MÉTIERS D’ARTS PARIS-HAMBURG FOREST GREEN LUCITE SHIPPING CONTAINER EVENING BAG CHANEL , 2018 HK$50,000 – 70,000/ US$6,500 – 9,100 

A RUNWAY BLACK LUCITE N°5 PERFUME BOTTLE CLUTCH WITH GOLD HARDWARE CHANEL , 2014 HK$30,000 – 40,000/ US$3,900 – 5,200 

A RUNWAY CLEAR LUCITE ROUND EVENING BAG WITH SILVER HARDWARE CHANEL , 2018 HK$30,000 – 40,000/ US$3,900 – 5,200 

A RUNWAY BLACK & CLEAR LUCITE LEGO CLUTCH WITH GOLD HARDWARE CHANEL , 2013 HK$30,000 – 40,000/ US$3,900 – 5,200

 LIFESTYLE ITEMS & ACCESSORIES 

A LIMITED EDITION “DIOR” COLLAGE SURFBOARD BY SHAWN STUSSY DIOR, 2020 HK$90,000 – 120,000/ US$12,000 – 16,000 

A GRAPHITE TAURILLION LEATHER HARNAIS FLOOR LAMP HERMÈS, 2020 HK$50,000 – 70,000/ US$6,500 – 9,100 

A GOLD TAURILLON LEATHER PANTOGRAPH DESK LAMP HERMÈS, 2020 HK$30,000 – 40,000/ US$3,900 – 5,200 

A SET OF TWENTY FOUR: RODÉO CHARMS HERMÈS, 2010S HK$60,000 – 80,000/ US$7,800 – 10,000 

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. 

Alongside regular sales online, Christie’s has a global presence in 46 countries, with 10 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. 

*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 and are reported net of applicable fees. # # # Images available on request 

FOLLOW CHRISTIE’S ON: 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 ▪ 

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