The Ultimate Accessories Auction

Just in time for summer, Christie’s Online Handbag and Accessories Auction is currently underway and there are ample handbags not only for the collector but also for those looking to spruce up their summer wardrobe. One of the reasons I’ve always loved a great bag is it transforms an outfit easily and seamlessly. When it comes to truly unique handbags, look no further than Christie’s. Christie’s doesn’t offer just any bag – each auction is meticulously curated with a wide array of limited-edition, special, and one-of-a-kind handbags from the most coveted brands, sourced from a global audience of collectors.

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			A LIMITED EDITION BLEU ÉLECTRIQUE, INDIGO, LIME & VERT FONCÉ TOGO, CALF BOX AND CHÈVRE LEATHER RETOURNÉ KELLY AU TROT 28 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE. Estimated $10,000 – $15,000
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			A MAGNOLIA EPSOM LEATHER MINI KELLY 20 II WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE. Estimated $9,000 – $12,000.00
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			A LIMITED EDITION CAPUCINE, BLEU OBSCUR & AMBRE EPSOM LEATHER LETTRE M KELLYGRAPHIE KELLY 28 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE. Estimated $10,000 – $15,000.
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			A LIMITED EDITION GOLD, CÉLESTE & BLEU SAPHIR EPSOM LEATHER LETTRE S KELLYGRAPHIE KELLY 28 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE. Estimated $10,000.00 – 15,000.00.
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			A LIMITED EDITION NATUREL BARÉNIA LEATHER & OSIER PICNIC KELLY 35 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE. Estimated  $26,000.00 – $30,000.00
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	</div><p>If you’re interested in Hermès, you don’t want to miss this Christie’s Auction (or any Christie’s Auction for that matter). From classics to the extremely rare, there is an Hermès bag for everyone. My favorite bags of this lot include the handful of Mini Kelly 20 II bags – which are on my personal holy grail list at the moment. Ostrich Bleuet, Vert Cyprès Epsom, Rose Azalée Epsom, Magnolia Epsom, and Black Epsom round out the sough after Mini Kelly 20 II bags. There are countless blue hues that make up every color of the ocean, along with plenty of other neutrals that both add a bit of color while remaining wearable.</p><div id="gallery-2" class="gallery galleryid-218919 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full"><figure class="gallery-item">
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			A NAVY LAMBSKIN LEATHER JUMBO DOUBLE FLAP BAG WITH SILVER HARDWARE.

Estimated $2,600.00 – $3,500.00

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			CHANEL BRIGHT BLUE LAMBSKIN LEATHER JUMBO DOUBLE FLAP BAG WITH BRUSHED GOLD HARDWARE.

Estimated $2,000.00 – $3,000.00

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			Chanel A RUNWAY CLEAR LUCITE PERFUME BOTTLE WITH GOLD HARDWARE.

Estimated $3,000 – $4,000.

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			Chanel, 2007, A PVC & BLACK LAMBSKIN LEATHER NAKED CLASSIC SINGLE FLAP BAG WITH SILVER HARDWARE.

Estimated $800- $1,000.

A common misconception is that every bag at auction sells at incredibly high price points.

I always want to note that while there are plenty of bags that are auctioned for record-breaking prices, there are also plenty that can be deals. Through an auction like this, you are guaranteed one of the most diverse and interesting collection of bags to not only look at but also to bid on. You could nab an Hermès Evelyn at a very competitive price (which is a truly wonderful everyday bag) and I always find Chanel Classic flaps to be one of the best bags to score a potential deal on.

The Christie’s Handbag and Accessories Auction is now live until June 14th, so you have plenty of time to discover the bags you most desire and track those lots. Below are some of my favorite items from the more rare pieces to the timeless classics.

Happy Bidding!

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			HERMÈS, 2017 A BLEU ÉLECTRIQUE MATTE ALLIGATOR BIRKIN 30 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE. Estimated $40,000 – $50,000.
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			HERMÈS, 2008, PAINTED TOILE & WHITE SWIFT LEATHER BIRKIN 35 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE. Estimated $6,000 – $8,000.
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			HERMÈS, 2016, CUSTOM ROSE SAKURA & ROUGE GARANCE CHÉVRE LEATHER SELLIER KELLY 28 WITH GOLD HARDWARE. Estimated $10,000 – $15,000.
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			HERMÈS, 2011, LIMITED EDITION BLACK CALFBOX LEATHER SO BLACK KELLY 32 WITH BLACK PVC HARDWARE. Estimated $13,000 – $15,000.
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			HERMÈS, 2011, LIMITED EDITION BLACK CALFBOX LEATHER SO BLACK BIRKIN 35 WITH BLACK PVC HARDWARE. Estimated $15,000 – $20,000.

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			HERMÈS, 2018, LIMITED EDITION GOLD TOGO & AMBRE SWIFT LEATHER OFFICIER BIRKIN 25 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE. Estimated $12,000 – $15,000.

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			HERMÈS, 2018, LIMITED EDITION BLEU ENCRE, BLEU ZELLIGE, VERT CYPRÈS & BLEU NUIT, SHINY ALLIGATOR & NILOTICUS LIZARD “AU BOUT DU MONDE” CONSTANCE 24 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE. Estimated $20,000 – $30,000.
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