NEW YORK – Christie’s is pleased to present Handbags Online: The New York Edit, a curated selection of handbags from Hermès, Chanel, Dior, and more. Bidding will be open from 4–17 June, with highlights on view at Christie’s Rockefeller Center galleries from 6–16 June.

Leading the sale is an exceptional Rare Sterling Silver Mini Kelly (Estimate: $100,000–200,000). Produced in Mexico in the 1990s, the original solid sterling silver design is among the rarest handbags in the world. Additional notable highlights include a Bleu Marine Diamond Kelly 25 (Estimate: $100,000–150,000), and an Hermès Special Edition 706 Madison Kelly (Estimate: $35,000–45,000). This exceptional piece, created to commemorate the opening of Hermès’ Madison Avenue flagship, features intricate leather marquetry inlay inspired by the Hommage à Gene Kelly scarf design.

This season’s sale offers a captivating blend of whimsy and timeless sophistication, designed to appeal to collectors at every level. A standout feature is a magnificent single-owner collection titled Sculpted Icons: Handbags From the Vault of a Discerning Collector, showcasing exquisite examples from Schiaparelli, Chanel, Hermès, and Fendi. Among the highlights is an Orange Crocodile Diamond Kelly 25 (Estimate: $100,000–150,000), noted for its bold color and precious detailing.

For the first time at Christie’s, a selection of bags by Schiaparelli will be offered. The group includes four striking designs, with estimates ranging from $1,000–6,000. Highlights include a Crème Leather Bijoux Secret Top Handle Bag with gilded brass and enamel hardware (Estimate: $4,000–6,000), and a Black Calfskin Anatomy Jewelry Bag featuring enamel and hammered gold brass accents (Estimate: $3,000–4,000).