NEW YORK, NY.- Christie’s New York announced its upcoming Handbags & Accessories Online June Auction. The sale offers a noteworthy collection of the most collectible handbags today, predominately focused on limited-edition pieces in rare sizes and summer hues.

The auction features handpicked pieces ranging from brand new, “Grade 1” handbags to beautiful vintage pieces in a variety of styles and colorways including Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and more. Estimates range from accessories under $1,000 to $60,000 across more than 172 lots.

Highlights include an Hermès 2015 Limited Edition Shiny & Matt Bleu Colvert Porosus Crocodile Ghillies Birkin 35 With Palladium Hardware. Further notable lots are included below.

Public preview of this sale includes full exhibition at Christie’s 20 Rockefeller Center Galleries June 16th-22nd as well as a highlight exhibition in Los Angeles June 6th-9th.

Caitlin Donovan, Head of US Sale: “The sale was curated by our expert team in the US, and speaks to Christie’s ability to provide the most exceptional Handbags & Accessories in the world to our robust global clientele. Whether accompanying your summer travels or to simply add to a growing collection, this dynamic sale is bound to interest emerging handbag collectors and seasoned connoisseurs alike.”

Highlights

• LOT 36: A Matte Mimosa Alligator Birkin 35 with Palladium Hardware Hermès, 2013 Estimate: $35,000–40,000

• LOT 72: A Matte Bleu Paon Alligator Retourné Kelly 35 with Gold Hardware Hermès, 2016 Estimate: $35,000–45,000

• LOT 156: A Noisette Veau Doblis Retourné Kelly 25 with Palladium Hardware Hermès, 2006 Estimate: $7,000–9,000