PARIS.- Christie's will present its Handbags Online: The Paris Edit Featuring Unlocking the Orange Dream Part II sale. Taking place from April 15 to 29, the sale will present more than 280 exceptional handbags, mainly by Hermès, as well as iconic pieces by Chanel, Vuitton and Dior.

The sale will feature the second part of Unlocking the Orange Dream: Handbags from an Important Private Collection. Following last November's success with €2.6 million in total sales, this collection offers a new series of more than 50 Hermès handbags, including rare and iconic models. Unlocking the Orange Dream: Part II showcases genuine examples of Hermès craftsmanship and innovation. The handbags on offer include the Tropical Faubourg Birkin 35 (€32,000-38,000) which is alluring with its vibrant jungle-inspired colors, evoking adventure and freedom. The Kelly en Désordre is a bold reinterpretation of the iconic Kelly bag (€20,000 - 24,000), while the One Two Three and Away We Go Birkin 25 (€13,000-24,000) by Nigel Peake celebrates the marriage of form and color. The Tuffetage Birkin 25 (€15,000-20,000) a masterpiece of engineering - embodies the excellence of craftsmanship.

Referring to the collection, Lucile Andreani, Head of the Handbags Department EMEA notes: "A celebration of bold design and exceptional craftsmanship, this collection offers collectors a unique opportunity to acquire some of the most coveted pieces in the world of handbags."

To complement the collection, the sale will feature a unique selection of handbags, combining contemporary creations and iconic designs. The pieces presented for the first time at auction include: the Porosus Crocodile Midas Kelly 25, enhanced by a yellow gold insert on the handle (€200,000-500,000); and the Faubourg Day Birkin 20 (€100,000-150,000) - a nod to the Hermès boutique's display windows. They both illustrate the exceptional nature of this sale. The selection is completed with the Shearling Mini Teddy Kelly 20 - a unique blend of luxury and comfort; the mysterious So Black Kelly 35 (€16,000-20,000) - a monochrome masterpiece; as well as the Picnic Birkin 25 (€55,000-45,000) and the elegant Mini Constance Doré (€15,000-20,000).

Highlights of the sale

Faubourg Tropical Birkin
Unlocking the Orange Dream part II

The Faubourg Tropical motif was created by Hermès in 2021 originally designed for Hermès scarves, it was later introduced as a highly limited edition on the iconic Birkin bag. Designed by Octave Marsal and Theo de Gueltz, it combines a rare and elegant Toile de Camp fabric with white Swift leather. Its hand-embroidered Luneville stitch brings sumptuous tropical motifs to life. Inspired by the luxuriance of the jungle, this handbag evokes a sense of escape and wild beauty. A veritable fusion of nature and exceptional craftsmanship, it embodies the timeless elegance and unrivalled expertise of Hermès.

A LIMITED EDITION WHITE SWIFT LEATHER & TOILE DE CAMP FAUBOURG TROPICAL EMBROIDERY BIRKIN 35 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE HERMÈS, 2022. Estimate: €32,000-€38,000

The Birkin One, Two, Three & Away We Go by Nigel Peake
Unlocking the Orange Dream part II

Created in 2018, the Birkin 25 One Two Three and Away We Go is the result of a collaboration between Hermès and designer Nigel Peake. Inspired by Le Sens de l’Objet initiative in 2017, which explored the convergence of craftsmanship, functionality and aestheticism, this model revisits the Birkin bag with a dynamic graphic aesthetic. Its design, a mix of lines and vibrant colors, evokes both a sailboat carried by the wind and the Grand Roue de la Concorde ferris wheel. Combining traditional craftsmanship with a contemporary vision, this limited edition is a rare and prized collector’s item.

A LIMITED EDITION MULTICOLOUR SWIFT LEATHER ONE TWO THREE & AWAY WE GO BIRKIN 25 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE BY NIGEL PEAKE HERMÈS, 2018
Estimate: €18,000-€24,000

Crocodile Porosus Midas Kelly 25

A true masterpiece of luxury and craftsmanship, this rare handbag features a handle adorned with a gold insert - a direct reference to the myth of King Midas. This precious detail enhances its timeless elegance by adding a touch of opulence. Its golden sheen gives it an almost ethereal aura, making it much more than a simple accessory: an emblem of power, grace and absolute refinement. A perfect fusion of myth and craftsmanship, the Midas Kelly embodies the ultimate collectors’ dream and the very essence of unrivalled luxury.

AN EXCEPTIONAL & RARE SHINY BLACK POROSUS CROCODILE SELLIER KELLY MIDAS 25 WITH THE YELLOW GOLD HARDWARE HERMÈS, 2023. Estimate: €200,000-€300,000.

Faubourg Birkin Day
Unlocking the Orange Dream part II

Launched in 2019, the Birkin 20 Faubourg Day is the first creation in the prestigious Faubourg collection by Hermès. Inspired by the legendary boutique at 24 Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, this handbag is a tribute to the emblematic architecture of the luxury fashion house through exceptional work combining Sellier stitching and leather marquetry. Its meticulous design reproduces the iconic Hermès façade, with its famous awnings and detailed display windows. Tinted in shades of brown that evoke the softness of daylight, it embodies both Parisian elegance and the luxury fashion house’s unrivalled expertise. More than just a handbag, it is a work of art, a symbol of Hermès’ heritage and innovation.

A RARE, MATTE ÉBÈNE ALLIGATOR, GOLD MADAME, ORANGE H SWIFT, BRÛLÉE & ÉBÈNE SOMBRERO, CRAIE EPSOM LEATHER DAYS FAUBOURG SELLIER BIRKIN 20 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE HERMÈS, 2020. Estimate: €100,000-€130,000