Paris – From April 15 to 29, Christie’s France hosted the second chapter of Unlocking the Orange Dream as part of the online auction Handbags Online: The Paris Edit , which set a new record for a Handbags Online sale. The auction achieved an outstanding total of €4,359,726 , far surpassing its initial estimate of €3–3.9 million . This marks the highest result ever recorded for such a sale in Paris – and across the EMEA region.
Featuring over 280 exceptional bags – predominantly by Hermès, alongside iconic pieces from Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Dior – as well as the second installment of the European private collection Unlocking the Orange Dream, the sale was a resounding success.
An impressive 97% of lots were sold , with 76% achieving prices above their high estimate s, and the overall total exceeding the top end of the expected range. Attracting 806 bidders from 47 countries – a third of whom were first-time buyers – this edition reinforces the growing appeal of rare and iconic pieces, celebrating the boldness, craftsmanship, and refinement of the most esteemed fashion houses.
Key figures highlight the market’s strong momentum: 76% of lots sold above their high estimate 97% of lots sold 100% sold by value – achieving 113% of the combined low estimate 35% new buyers 30% new bidders 21% new registrants 30% of clients were Millennials 806 participants from 47 countries Among the standout results: Lot 187 : Shiny Black Porosus Crocodile Sellier Kelly Midas 25 with 18k Yellow Gold Hardware & Handle , sold fot € 201,600 Lot 242 : Matte Ébène Alligator, Gold Madame, Orange H Swift, Brûlée & Ébène Sombrero, Craie Epsom Leather Day Faubourg Sellier Birkin 20, sold for € 176,400 Lot 171 : Matte White Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Retourné Kelly 25 , sold for €1 63,800 Lot 8 : White Swift Leather & Embroidery Toile de Camp Faubourg Tropical Birkin 35 , sold for € 88,200 Lot 76 : Rouge de Coeur Porosus Crocodile Birkin 25 , sold for € 69,300 Lot 92 : A Matte Rose Shocking Alligator Mini Kelly 20 II, sold for € 75,600 This success confirms the strength of the market and the growing appetite for rare, expertly sourced pieces, within an increasingly international and cross-generational context.
Building on this momentum, Christie’s will present Legendary Trunks: A European Private Collection Part II from June 19 to July 1, 2025 – the continuation of the inaugural June 2024 sale, entirely dedicated to exceptional Louis Vuitton trunks from a single collection – the largest ever offered at auction. Further details will be revealed in the coming weeks. Highlights of the sale
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