NEW YORK, NY.- Christie’s New York Luxury Week continued with the holiday edition of Handbags Online: The New York Edit. The online auction achieved $2.8 Million and was 96% sold by lot. The sale saw global participation with bidders and buyers coming 60% from the Americas, 20% EMEA, and 20% APAC. Leading the sale was an important single owner section entitled An Impressive Private Collection of Handbags, the collection was 100% sold and achieved over $680,00, 132.5% of its pre-sale low estimate.

Max Brownawell, Christie’s Head of Handbags & Accessories says: "We are thrilled to share the remarkable results, which not only highlight the market's strength but also emphasize Christie's continued expertise in the Handbags sector. These achievements reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes while providing unparalleled service throughout our clients' collecting journeys.”

The top lots of the sale were two Hermès bags: a Rare Matte White Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 25 and a Rare Matte Bleu Marine Alligator Faubourg Sellier Birkin 20, both of which realized $138,600. Additional top lots include an Exceptional Shiny Sanguine Porosus Crocodile Birkin 30 with 18k White Gold & Diamond Hardware, which realized $1126,000, and an Exceptional Shiny Black Porosus Crocodile Birkin 35 with 18k White Gold & Diamond Hardware from an Impressive Private Collection, which realized $94,500.

Notable results were also achieved for a Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama Limited Edition Yellow & Black Monogram Leather Pumpkin Bag, which sold for more than four times its low estimate, totaling $40,320, and for a Rare Chanel Pink Lucite & Crystal Ski Gondola Evening Bag, which achieved $37,800, nearly five times its low estimate.