NEW YORK, NY.- Christie’s will 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.

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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).


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