• A rare, Matte white Himalaya Niloticus crocodile Birkin 30 with Palladium hardware. Estimate: £60,000-80,000. Courtesy Christie's.
    A rare, Matte white Himalaya Niloticus crocodile Birkin 30 with Palladium hardware. Estimate: £60,000-80,000. Courtesy Christie's.
  • An olive Toile Monogram Canvas & Toile Saddle Bag with gold hardware. Estimate: £1,500- 2,000. Courtesy Christie's
    An olive Toile Monogram Canvas & Toile Saddle Bag with gold hardware. Estimate: £1,500- 2,000. Courtesy Christie's
  • A rose Pourpre Togo leather Birkin 25 with Palladium hardware. Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000. Courtesy Christie's
    A rose Pourpre Togo leather Birkin 25 with Palladium hardware. Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000. Courtesy Christie's
  • A custom trench and vert vertigo Epsom leather Birkin 30 with gold hardware. Estimate: £8,000 - 10,000, Courtesy Christie's
    A custom trench and vert vertigo Epsom leather Birkin 30 with gold hardware. Estimate: £8,000 - 10,000, Courtesy Christie's
  • A black Togo leather Birkin 25 with palladium hardware. Estimate: £6,000-8,000. Courtesy Christie's
    A black Togo leather Birkin 25 with palladium hardware. Estimate: £6,000-8,000. Courtesy Christie's
  • A limited-edition Iconoclast set of boxing gloves, mat and case by Karl Lagerfeld. Estimate: £3,000 – 5,000. Courtesy Christie's
    A limited-edition Iconoclast set of boxing gloves, mat and case by Karl Lagerfeld. Estimate: £3,000 – 5,000. Courtesy Christie's
  • A black Epsom leather Birkin 30 with gold hardware. Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000. Courtesy Christie's
    A black Epsom leather Birkin 30 with gold hardware. Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000. Courtesy Christie's
  • A limited edition Argile and Etoupe Swift leather Ghillies Retourne Kelly 32 with palladium hardware. Courtesy Christie's
    A limited edition Argile and Etoupe Swift leather Ghillies Retourne Kelly 32 with palladium hardware. Courtesy Christie's
  • A limited edition Black Swift leather and Ecru Toile criss cross canvas Birkin 35 with palladium hardware. Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000. Courtesy Christie's
    A limited edition Black Swift leather and Ecru Toile criss cross canvas Birkin 35 with palladium hardware. Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000. Courtesy Christie's
  • A limited edition black Calfbox leather so black Birkin 30 with black PVD hardware. Estimate: £10,000 - 15,000. Courtesy Christie's
    A limited edition black Calfbox leather so black Birkin 30 with black PVD hardware. Estimate: £10,000 - 15,000. Courtesy Christie's
  • A black Epsom leather Sellier Kelly 25 with gold hardware. Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000. Courtesy Christie's
    A black Epsom leather Sellier Kelly 25 with gold hardware. Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000. Courtesy Christie's
  • A Gris Tourterelle Ostrich Birkin 30 with palladium hardware. Estimate: £15,000 – 20,000. Courtesy Christie's
    A Gris Tourterelle Ostrich Birkin 30 with palladium hardware. Estimate: £15,000 – 20,000. Courtesy Christie's
  • A rouge Vif Ostrich Birkin 30 with palladium hardware. Estimate: £15,000 - 20,000. Courtesy Christie's
    A rouge Vif Ostrich Birkin 30 with palladium hardware. Estimate: £15,000 - 20,000. Courtesy Christie's
  • A limited edition turquoise Togo & Evergrain leather Ghillies Birkin 35 with palladium hardware. Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000. Courtesy Christie's
    A limited edition turquoise Togo & Evergrain leather Ghillies Birkin 35 with palladium hardware. Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000. Courtesy Christie's
  • A black Calf Box leather shoulder mini Kelly 20 with gold hardware. Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000. Courtesy Christie's
    A black Calf Box leather shoulder mini Kelly 20 with gold hardware. Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000. Courtesy Christie's
  • A Beton Evercolor Constance 24 with rose gold hardware. Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000. Courtesy Christie's
    A Beton Evercolor Constance 24 with rose gold hardware. Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000. Courtesy Christie's
  • A spring / summer Runway Waterfall sequin flap bag with silver hardware. Estimate: £2,000 – 3,000. Courtesy Christie's
    A spring / summer Runway Waterfall sequin flap bag with silver hardware. Estimate: £2,000 – 3,000. Courtesy Christie's
  • Avioline Ostrich Sellier Kelly 25 with palladium hardware. Estimate: £18,000 - 22,000. Courtesy Christie's
    Avioline Ostrich Sellier Kelly 25 with palladium hardware. Estimate: £18,000 - 22,000. Courtesy Christie's
  • A Cognac Ostrich Sellier Kelly 28 with gold hardware. Estimate: £8,000 - 10,000. Courtesy Christie's
    A Cognac Ostrich Sellier Kelly 28 with gold hardware. Estimate: £8,000 - 10,000. Courtesy Christie's
  • A vert Verone Togo leather Birkin 35 with gold hardware. Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000. Courtesy Christie's
    A vert Verone Togo leather Birkin 35 with gold hardware. Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000. Courtesy Christie's
  • A Capucine Togo leather Birkin 40 with gold hardware. Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000. Courtesy Christie's
    A Capucine Togo leather Birkin 40 with gold hardware. Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000. Courtesy Christie's

Luxury

Hermes, Chanel and Gucci: 21 of the world's most valuable handbags

From vintage to contemporary, the Birkin, Kelly and other bags will be on display in Dubai

Evelyn Lau
Evelyn Lau
Abu Dhabi

October 23, 2019

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How much would you pay for a handbag? Ahead of an upcoming handbags and accessories auction in London on Tuesday, November 19, Christie's in Dubai will display 21 bags from some of the world's leading luxury names in fashion including Hermes, Chanel, Gucci and Louis Vuitton.

From vintage to contemporary, the Birkin, Kelly and other bags will be on display until Thursday, October 17. The auction’s highlights also include a sequined Chanel flap bag, a Dior monogram saddle bag, and a limited edition Louis Vuitton by Karl Lagerfeld set of boxing gloves, mat, and case.

Associate specialist Lucile Andreani will also be on hand to offer her knowledge and insight about the handbags. She's also available for free and confidential valuations of individual pieces or collections, or to discuss private selling opportunities.

Until October 17, from 10am-6pm, free, Christie's Dubai, Gate Village, Bulding 5, DIFC, Dubai, www.christies.com, 04 425 5647

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