Heritage Auctions April 28 Event Full of Hermes Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Judith Leiber, Gucci, Dior

Two of Hermes' most rare creations are set to be auctioned in New York this month.
The 43cm Himalaya in emerald alligator, red ostrich, violet suede and black calf box leather dates back to 1982, Heritage Auctions reveals, and boasts the house's iconic Kelly belt closure positioned asymmetrically at one side.
The current bid is at $15,000, but with the sale not taking place until April 28, the final figure looks set to far exceed that.

Valued handbag: This extremely rare Hermes bag in alligator and ostrich with the house's Himalayan moniker has fetched a starting bid of $15,000 and will be auctioned off by Heritage on April 28

Collectibles: A rare matte white Himalayan Nilo crocodile Brikin bag (left $42,500), a limited edition Noisette Gulliver leather Quelle Idole Kelly doll bag (middle, $2,000) and an Extraordinary Collection shiny black Nilo crocodile Birkin bag with 18 karat white gold hardware and diamonds (right, $40,000)

Also a highlight of the auction, is the Hermès 25cm white Himalayan crocodile Birkin with palladium hardware. According to the auction house, this design is rare not only for its 'mini' size, but because it is one of the most difficult bags to produce.
Inspired by the snowy mountaintops of the Himalayas, achieving the gradient coloring is an especially challenging process. The current bid sits at $42,500, indicating strong demand for the 'serious collector's piece'.
The Luxury Accessories Signature Auction is considered one of the most important of the season. The sale will also include pieces by Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Judith Leiber, Gucci and Christian Dior - though the two aforementioned Hermès pieces are expected to attract particular attention.
'Hermès is known for its whimsical spirit in the atelier,' said Matt Rubinger, Director of Luxury Accessories at Heritage Auctions. 

Priciest pick: An Hermes special order Horseshoe shiny braise and ultra violet Nilo crocodile Birkin bag with gold hardware. Starting bid: $50,000

Coveted: This Hermes Extraordinary Collection Birkin bag has a starting bid of $40,000, one of the highest yet

'The essence of that fancy is embodied perfectly in these two bags, so unlike one another, but also both so quintessentially and undeniably Hermès.'
Mr Rubinger explained that the two bags were created over three decades apart, and are likely to attract different buyers.
'The Himalayan Birkin is for the Birkin aficionado, while the Sac Himalaya — like the Yin to the Birkin's Yang — is for the deep Hermès collector with a flair for the unusual. However you look at it, these two Hermès bags represent two of the most important, most valuable bags on the market.'

In demand: An Hermes Vache naturelle and Vibrato leather sellier Kelly bag with palladium hardware (left, $3,750) and an Hermes shiny poudre alligator sellier Kelly bag with gold hardware in a rare color (right, $7,500)

Fashion history: This Gucci clutch was designed by Tom Ford during his time at Gucci in the Nineties

The auction also includes a creation by Tom Ford for Gucci, a Chanel pewter leather medium double-flap bag and Hermes scarves starting at just $1.
Experts believe many of the items on sale have the potential to break world price records.
Previews of the auction are scheduled for both Dallas, April 11-12, and for Beverly Hills, April 17-19, with the sale itself to take place in New York on April 28.

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