Christie’s is launching a season of vintage couture, handbags and accessory sales with this online-only auction of luxury handbags and accessories, which opens for bidding on 18 March. The sale features a wide array of vintage handbags in bright and vibrant colours, with over 125 lots by sought-after designers including Hermès, Chanel, and Christian Dior. Highlights include iconic Hermès Birkins and Kellys in bright spring colours and exotic leathers. These are the lots to watch:
Most interesting provenance?
Lot 85. The set was created by Louis Vuitton in 2007 in honour of
pétanque’s 100th anniversary. The sets, produced in limited numbers are
light and portable, allowing play in areas where steel boules many not
be permitted. They were produced in limited numbers and were originally
given to Louis Vuitton’s top clients as gifts.
Estimate: £2,000-3,000
Lot 82 is another interesting piece. It was created for a Hermès exhibition in Japan in 1997 and the bags were given to VIP guests. The French slogan translates as "A Trip to Wonderland".
Estimate: £700-1,000
Top lot: One of the exotic skin bags is likely to fetch the most. My favourite is the amethyst crocodile Birkin bag, Lot 67. The colour is stunning – subtle and jewel like.
Most unusual item: Probably Lot 38, the Hermès Sac à Malice. It was made in 1988 and is a rather unusual design, which we haven’t sold previously at Christie’s. It is such a fun bag and perfect for summer with its beach theme. We have also have a selection of unusual coloured Kelly bags in the sale. Lot 47 for example, a Menthe leather Kelly bag.
Estimate: Lot 38 £600-1,000 and Lot 47 £4,500-5,500
The dark horse: That might be Lot 120, a 1960s black crocodile Kelly bag. It's in such great condition with lots of "vintage" character.
Estimate: £3,000-5,000
The curator's pick: Lot 69 – a limited edition fuchsia pink Chanel Ladybug Charm Classic Flap bag from 2003-04, it’s not only unusual, but is a great colour and would be a brilliant addition to a collector’s wardrobe.
Estimate: £2,000-4,000
Online bidding runs from the 18-27 March.
Estimate: £2,000-3,000
Lot 82 is another interesting piece. It was created for a Hermès exhibition in Japan in 1997 and the bags were given to VIP guests. The French slogan translates as "A Trip to Wonderland".
Estimate: £700-1,000
Top lot: One of the exotic skin bags is likely to fetch the most. My favourite is the amethyst crocodile Birkin bag, Lot 67. The colour is stunning – subtle and jewel like.
Most unusual item: Probably Lot 38, the Hermès Sac à Malice. It was made in 1988 and is a rather unusual design, which we haven’t sold previously at Christie’s. It is such a fun bag and perfect for summer with its beach theme. We have also have a selection of unusual coloured Kelly bags in the sale. Lot 47 for example, a Menthe leather Kelly bag.
Estimate: Lot 38 £600-1,000 and Lot 47 £4,500-5,500
The dark horse: That might be Lot 120, a 1960s black crocodile Kelly bag. It's in such great condition with lots of "vintage" character.
Estimate: £3,000-5,000
The curator's pick: Lot 69 – a limited edition fuchsia pink Chanel Ladybug Charm Classic Flap bag from 2003-04, it’s not only unusual, but is a great colour and would be a brilliant addition to a collector’s wardrobe.
Estimate: £2,000-4,000
Online bidding runs from the 18-27 March.
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