Christie’s Handbags New York Edit Embodies the Magic of the Holiday Season

Bid now on rare bags, seasonal must-haves and forever classics that are sure to delight

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For many of us, the holiday season means baking Christmas cookies, attending family gatherings, and sipping mulled wine by the fireplace. For luxury handbag lovers (especially those with the rarest of bags on their wishlists), this time of year means Christie’s annual auction is near.

And now that the busiest shopping season of the year is upon us, Christie’s latest handbag auction is here, and it will surely fulfill all your holiday fantasies.

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The Classics

When it comes to the bags, we can assure you won’t be disappointed. As with all Christie’s auctions, this one is carefully curated, with something for everyone. That is the beauty of these auctions.

There are classic pieces like this Chanel Aged Calfskin Mini Reissue 2.55 in red, the color of the season, and this stunning vintage Hermès Sellier Kelly 32.

2023 NYR 22082 0137 000a black calf box leather sellier kelly 32 with gold hardware hermes 19051729 — HERMÈS, 1990, BLACK CALF BOX LEATHER SELLIER KELLY 32 WITH GOLD HARDWARE

2023 NYR 22082 0197 000a gold togo leather birkin 30 with palladium hardware hermes 2003052429 — HERMÈS, 2003, GOLD TOGO LEATHER BIRKIN 30 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE

2023 NYR 22082 0008 000a red quilted aged calfskin leather mini reissue 255 flap bag with gol045605 — CHANEL, 2020, RED QUILTED AGED CALFSKIN LEATHER MINI REISSUE 2.55 FLAP BAG WITH GOLD HARDWARE

This particular Kelly is from 1990, the year I was born, and funny enough, it was last year that I decided in the distant future, I’d like to add a vintage Kelly from 1990 to my collection.

Again, herein lies the fun part of these auctions: there are hidden gems around every turn; in this case, there are over 200 of them.

The Rare and the Noteworthy

Of course, no Christie’s auction is complete with an array of specialty pieces like the rarest of rare from Hermès. Yes, I’m talking about both a Himalaya Birkin AND a Himalaya Kelly.

Hermes Himalaya Kelly Bag — Hermès, 2022, Rare, Matte White Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Retourné Kelly 35 with PHW. Estimated $100,000-$150,000

Plus, there are other standout exotic pieces to marvel at, and one of the bags that stands out the most in this auction is this custom Matte Gris Perle and Vanille Alligator Mini Kelly 20.

2023 NYR 22082 0170 000(a rare matte white niloticus crocodile himalaya birkin 30 with palladi d6462561043537) — Hermès, 2020, Rare, Matte White Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 30 with PHW

2023 NYR 22082 0036 000(a custom matte gris perle amp vanille alligator mini kelly 20 ii with050121) (1) — Hermès, 2022, Custom Matte Gris Perle & Vanille Alligator Mini Kelly 20 II with Permabrass HW

2023 NYR 22082 0174 000(a rare matte white himalaya niloticus crocodile retourne kelly 35 with043558) (1) — Hermès, 2022, Rare, Matte White Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Retourné Kelly 35 with PHW

We discussed in detail the idea of your bag as an investment, but whether or not that’s a priority for you, one thing is for sure: waiting for the Hermès bag of your dreams is a long and lengthy process.

Christie’s offers the best of the best when it comes to bags, and whether you’re investing in your happiness or looking for a bag that will appreciate in value over time, Christie’s has it, no wait required.

The Funky and Fun

This auction also offers a bit of flair, and if you’re looking for a fun statement piece to add to your collection, you’ll find it in the New York Edit as well. From a rare LV x YK Pumpkin Bag to a Chanel Grafitti Tote, unique pieces stand out from the crowd to be discovered as well.