Following the success of Inside the Orange Box: A Lifetime of Collecting, Property from an Important European Collector parts I and II, Christie’s Handbags Department is pleased to present part three of this extraordinary single-owner collection of Hermès pieces, available online from 13 to 28 June with highlights from the collection on public preview in Amsterdam, from 13 to 27 June. An array of highly desirable items such as handbags, lifestyle accessories, scarves, homeware, jewellery, watches and scarves by the iconic brand Hermès will be presented, spanning over three decades of Hermès creativity.

Comprising a total of over 350 lots, including 269 handbags with estimates ranging from €100 to €80.000, Inside the Orange Box Part III will represent Christie’s first Handbags & Accessories auction to be held in Amsterdam and offers a fantastic opportunity for collectors to acquire rare handbags and lifestyle accessories from the world’s most prestigious brand Hermès, featuring timeless design and impeccable craftsmanship. Following the incredible results from Inside the Orange Box Parts I & II in Milan in 2022.

Highlights of the upcoming auction include two exceptional Hermès handbags: A Rare Petit H Jaune D’Or Clemence Leather, Black Crocodile & Black Fox Fur Kelly 28 with Gold Hardware, Hermès, 2015 alongside a matte white Himalaya Niloticus crocodile Birkin 35, one of the brand’s most highly coveted pieces. A selection of lifestyle accessories will be offered including accessories and lifestyle.

The sale will be available online from 13 June. Bidding will close on 27 June for Lots 1-175 and will close on 28 June for Lots 176-352.

A selection of highlights offered in this sale will be exhibited at Christie’s in Amsterdam from 13 to 27 June, 11am-5pm.

The sale will be closing in two sessions:
27 June: lots 1 to 175
28 June: lots 176 to 352

Please kindly be advised that your registration must be completed 24h prior to the closing date of the sale. Your registration may be reviewed by our Credit department, who might request further information. For further queries contact onlinecemea@christies.com.

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