PARIS.- Christie’s will present an exciting and exceptional online single owner sale, running from October 30 to November 13, 2024: Unlocking the Orange Dream: Handbags from an Important Private Collection. Following the success of earlier sales in April and July, including Handbags Online : The Paris Edit and Legendary Trunks, a European Private Collection, this auction showcases the passion of one collector, bringing true treasures for fashion enthusiasts and collectors to market.

Unlocking the Orange Dream: Handbags from an Important Private Collection highlights a rare European private collection, carefully assembled over more than two decades. This collection, featuring nearly 200 luxury handbags, includes a diverse range of colors and models, with a strong emphasis on Hermès creations. Spanning from the late 1990s to the 2000s, it highlights Hermès' creativity and unparalleled luxury. Notable pieces include the iconic Birkin, Kelly, and Constance models, alongside limited editions and custom orders crafted from exotic materials.

Among the standout pieces is the Birkin Nuage (estimate: €60,000-80,000) celebrated for its rare and sought-after characteristics. The collection includes Jean Paul Gautier-era collector favorites, including both the So Black Kelly (estimate: €15,000-20,000) and So Black Birkin (estimate: €20,000-30,000), famed for sleek, monochromatic elegance, as well as the Shadow Birkin (estimate: €15,000-20,000), which offers a dramatic and sophisticated look, created to look as if the Birkin was etched in stone. In addition, the collection features the whimsical Candy Collection Tiny Micro Mini Birkin and Kelly (estimate: €10,000-15,000), a playful and diminutive interpretation of Hermès' iconic designs, and the Ghillies collection, each piece showcasing Hermès' innovation and creativity. A notable example of this series is the llimited-editionBirkin Ghilles in shiny and matte Bourgogne porosus crocodile (estimate: €30,000-36,000). Other remarkable items include the Lakis Kelly (estimates from €8,000-10,000 to €14,000-18,000), admired for its elegant structure, and the Touch (estimate: €12,000-18,000) and Cargo designs (estimates from €15,000-20,000 to €20,000-26,000), which represent distinctive and rare styles.

The sale also reveals exclusive pieces produced in limited editions or for special orders. The Hermès Quelle Idole in Gulliver leather stands out with its distinctive design and vibrant orange color (estimate: €20,000-26,000). Similarly, the limited-edition Kelly Doll in epsom nata leather is offered in charming purple and lemon hues (estimate: €20,000–26,000).

In parallel with this remarkable private collection sale, Christie's is offering Handbags Online: The Paris Edit until October 14, showcasing an exquisite selection of Hermès bags alongside notable items from other prestigious brands, including Chanel bags, Louis Vuitton trunks, and mini Lady Dior bags. This sale presents rare opportunities to acquire exclusive pieces and invest in exceptional, timeless models from multiple iconic brands.