NEW YORK, NY.- One of just 13 Chanel Limited Edition Matte White Alligator Diamond Forever Flap Bag with 18K White Gold Hardware, one of the most exclusive and expensive handbags in existence, is expected to bring $80,000+ as the lead lot in Heritage's April 18-19, 2016 Spring Luxury Accessories Signature® Auction, taking place at The Fletcher-Sinclair Mansion (2 East 79th Street, at 5th Ave).

"This is the bag that shook the luxury world in 2008 when it was announced that Chanel would release a limited edition series of classic flap bags," said Diane D'Amato, Director of Luxury Accessories at Heritage Auctions. "These bags were dubbed the 'Diamond Forever' bags and this auction gives collectors an eminently rare opportunity."

Collectors will also thrill to the appearance of a Hermès Limited Edition 30cm Matte So Black Nilo Crocodile Birkin Bag with PVD Hardware, an incredibly rare auction presence of this much sought-after handbag in crocodile. This auction marks the first time that Heritage will have offered this luxury rarity. It carries a pre-auction estimate of $80,000+.

A pristine Hermès 35cm Matte White Himalayan Nilo Crocodile Birkin Bag with Palladium Hardware, the paramount handbag for the most advanced collectors and style mavens, is expected to bring $100,000+

"The Himalayan Birkin is the key piece to complete any collection," said D'Amato. "The Himalayan coloration has become the holy grail of Hermès accessories. This incredible bag is nothing short of breathtaking."

A Hermès Extraordinary Collection 25cm Diamond, Shiny Vert Emerald Sellier Kelly Bag with 18K White Gold Hardware give Hermès aficionados not in the market for a Himalayan the change to acquire an almost equally arresting handbag. It comes with a pre-auction estimate of $80,000+.

Further highlights include, but are not limited to:

• Hermès 30cm Shiny Geranium Nilo Crocodile Birkin Bag with Gold Hardware: Estimate $40,000+.

• Hermès 25cm Shiny Blue Brighton Nilo Crocodile Birkin Bag with Palladium Hardware: Estimate $40,000+.

• Hermès 25cm Shiny Vert Fonce Nilo Crocodile Birkin Bag with Palladium Hardware: Estimate $35,000+.

• Hermès Special Order Horseshoe 35cm 5P Bubblegum Pink, Tosca& Crocus Epsom Leather Birkin Bag with Gold Hardware: Estimate $19,000+.

• Hermès Rose Tea & Rouge H Clemence Leather Double Sens GM Reversible Tote Bag: Estimate $2,000+.