SPINK Hosts Throwback Classic – Handbag and Accessories Auction
(Hong Kong, 27 November 2018) After breaking a world record for a Hermès Silver Mini Kelly in a recent auction, renowned auctioneer SPINK, French fashion expert Brand Connection, and fashion doyen Jamie Chua join forces for SPINK’s second handbag sale this season, focused on rare Hermès classics.
“You are never fully dressed without a Statement Handbag” says Jamie Chua, the world’s leading collector of Hermès handbags and guest auctioneer for this star-studded occasion. The Throwback Classic – Handbag and Accessories Auction delivers Chua’s exuberance to the Christmas season with rare Hermès collectables, inspired by a harmonious balance between old and new, to deliver a one-of-a-kind shopping experience for connoisseurs.
The auction pays tribute to emblematic fashion icons in a return to the classics, with rare Hermès bags featured in shows such as Sex in the City, and designed in limited runs by fashion icons such as Jean Paul Gaultier.
Design changes over the years, yet one sees variations in shape and decoration with each new decade, and high fashion and artistry have always remained de rigueur. The Throwback Classic – Handbag and Accessories Auction will demonstrate that whatever the era, top-class handbags are first and foremost a work of art.
Building on the excitement, here are three top items that will go under the hammer:
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HERMÈS, 2010, BRAND NEW RARE BLACK BOX LEATHER KELLY SO-BLACK 32 WITH RUTHENIUM HARDWARE The So Black collection was designed by Jean Paul Gaultier. When it was first released in 2010, it was discontinued and recalled by Hermès because of the delicate nature of the hardware. Starting price: HK$230,000 |
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HERMÈS, 2007, BRAND NEW RARE SHINY LIZARD VERT ANIS BIRKIN 25 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE The Vert Anis Lizard Birkin 25 featured in Sex and The City during the iconic scene where Mr Big (Chris Noth) shows Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) her closet. The crew had to hand deliver the bag back to Hermès the same day as they were only given a few hours. Starting price: HK$150,000. |
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HERMÈS, 2017, BRAND NEW SPECIAL ORDER BLUE ELECTRIC/ ROSE AZALEE EPSOM KELLY 2 SELLIER 28 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE Hermès use a horseshoe stamp for their special order handbags. The Hermès family built a reputation in the 19th century for its sought-after saddlery, made to order for aristocratic riders. Established in 1837, the leather goods workshop first made harnesses and bridles for carriages. Starting price: HK$145,000 |
Event Details:
SPINK Throwback Classic Handbag & Accessories Auction
Date: 27 November 2018 (Monday)
Time: 7pm
Venue: 4/F, 111 Queen’s Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
About SPINK
SPINK is the world's leading auctioneer of stamps, coins, banknotes, medals, bonds & shares, autographs, wine & spirits, books and Handbags & Accessories. Since its foundation in 1666, the SPINK name has become synonymous with tradition, experience and integrity. Holder of royal warrants and numerous records for prices achieved at auction, SPINK offers an unparalleled range of services to collectors worldwide. Headquartered in London, with offices in New York, Hong Kong, Singapore and Switzerland, SPINK holds over 70 auctions a year. Catalogues can be accessed through the SPINK website (www.spink.com) or via the SPINK App for iPhone and iPad.
About Brand Connection
A renowned expert in French labels, with particular focus on Hermès, Brand Connection have
a passion for French luxury and traditional handcrafting, specialising in searching for rare and vintage Hermès pieces. They then extended their expertise over the years to other prestigious French labels. Since then they have been supplying the rarest bags to all major global auction houses active in that space.
About Jamie Chua
The first woman to successfully import the Manolo Blahnik brand into Singapore, Jamie Chua established the first flagship store in South East Asia and is Singapore’s leading fashion and lifestyle personality on Instagram. She is also now recognised as one of the world’s largest collectors of Hermès handbags, with over 200 Hermès handbags in her tailor-made closet.
Highlights
| LOT 10 | |
SPECIAL NOISETTE VEAU DOBLIS LEATHER KELLY RETOURNE 28 WITH GOLD HARDWARE 罕見淺栗色麂皮28公分RETOURNE 凱莉包附 色配件 HERMÈS, 2006 CONDITION GRADE: 1.5 28.5 w x 21 h x 11.5 d cm HK$150,000-$250,000 Starting: HK$120,000 |  |
| LOT 14 | |
A TRUE VINTAGE – CALF BOX LEATHER IS THE
OLDEST LEATHER AVAILABLE A BRIQUE BOX LEATHER KELLY SELLIER 32 WITH GOLD HARDWARE 磚紅色BOX小牛皮32公分SELLIER凱 莉包附金色配件 HERMÈS, 1999 CONDITION GRADE: 1.5 32 w x 23.5 h x 11.5 d cm HK$50,000-$100,000 Starting: HK$45,000 |  |
| LOT 27 | |
BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE NATURAL TOILE H/COURCHEVEL LEATHER CONSTANCE 23 WITH GOLD HARDWARE VINTAGE皮革色COURCHEVEL牛皮 及帆布32公分CONSTANCE包附金色 配件 HERMÈS, 1979 CONDITION GRADE: 2 23 w x 16 h x 6 d cm HK$70,000-$150,000 Starting: HK$48,000 |  |
| LOT 34 | |
RARE COLLECTOR BLACK PLEATED SATIN AND VEAU DOBLIS LEATHER MINI KELLY 20 WITH GOLD HARDWARE 黑色百褶綢邊及牛皮20公分迷你凱莉 包附金色配件 HERMÈS, 1993 CONDITION GRADE: 1.5 20 w x 14 h x 9.5 d cm HK$200,000-$400,000 Starting: HK$150,000 |  |
| LOT 46 | |
BRAND NEW RARE BLACK BOX LEATHER KELLY SO-BLACK 32 WITH RUTHENIUM HARDWARE 罕見全新黑色BOX小牛皮32公分SO BLACK凱莉包附黑色配件 HERMÈS, 2010 CONDITION GRADE: 1 32 w x 22 h x 12 d cm HK$250,000-$500,000 Starting: HK$230,000 Notes: The So Black collection was designed by Jean Paul Gaultier. When it was first released in 2010, it was discontinued and recalled by Hermès because of the delicate nature of the hardware. The black hardware effect that is created with PVD (a variety of vacuum deposition methods which can be used to produce thin films and coatings) made consumers wary of its utilitarian function. Eight years later, it is extremely difficult to find one in perfect condition.
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| LOT 89 | |
BRAND NEW RARE SHINY LIZARD VERT ANIS BIRKIN 25 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE 全新亮面茴香綠色蜥蜴皮25公分柏金 包附鈀金配件 HERMÈS, 2007 CONDITION GRADE: 1 25 w x 20 h x 13 d cm HK$250,000-$500,000 Starting: HK$150,000 Varanus panoptes, CITES Annexe Notes: The Vert Anis Lizard Birkin 25 was featured in the TV show "Sex and The City" in the iconic scene where Mr Big (Chris Noth) shows Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) her big closet. They had to hand deliver the bag back to Hermès the same day of filming as they were only given a few hours to film with the handbag.
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| LOT 94 | |
A VIBRANT FEU/BRAISE/ROUGE H SHINY POROSUS CROCODILE LEATHER KELLY SELLIER TRICOLOR 32 WITH GOLD HARDWARE 火焰橘色,火紅色及棗紅亮面 POROSUS鱷魚皮32公分SELLIER凱 莉包附金色配件 HERMÈS, 1999 CONDITION GRADE: 1.5 32 w x 22 h x 12 d cm HK$350,000-$500,000 Starting: HK$220,000 |  |
| LOT 99 | |
RARE BOUGAINVILLIERS RED SHINY LIZARD BIRKIN 25 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE 杜鵑紅色亮面蜥蜴皮25公分柏金包附 鈀金配件 HERMÈS, 2010 CONDITION GRADE: 1 25 w x 20 h x 12.5 d cm HK$250,000-$500,000 Starting: HK$150,000 |  |
| LOT 123 | |
BRAND NEW SPECIAL ORDER BLUE ELECTRIC/ ROSE AZALEE EPSOM KELLY 2 SELLIER 28 WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE 全新特別訂製電光藍色及粉桃紅色 EPSOM牛皮28公分SELLIER凱莉包II 附鈀金配件 HERMÈS, 2017 29 w x 21 h x 11 d cm HK$150,000-$250,000 Starting: HK$145,000 Notes: Hermès use a horsehoe stamp for their special order handbags because of their history. The Hermès family built a reputation in the 19th century for its sought-after saddlery, made to order for aristocratic riders. Established in 1837, the leather goods workshop first made harnesses and bridles for carriages. In 1880, Charles-Emile Hermès moved the firm to the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore and added a line of saddles. The Equestrian line still offers equipment for horses, the rider, and the stables.
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| LOT 126 | |
BRAND NEW SPECIAL ORDER BLUE ELECTRIC/ ROSE AZALEE EPSOM KELLY II SELLIER 25 WITH PERMABRASS GOLD HARDWARE 全新特別訂製電光藍色及粉桃紅色 EPSOM牛皮25公分SELLIER凱莉包II 附精銅配件 HERMÈS, 2018 CONDITION GRADE: 1 HK$150,000-$250,000 Starting: HK$145,000 |  |
| LOT 138 | |
RARE ROSE INDIEN VEAU DOBLIS CONSTANCE III MINI WITH 罕見淺粉麂皮CONSTANCE III MINI 包附鈀金配件 HERMÈS, 2016 CONDITION GRADE: 1 17.5 w x 13.5 h x 4.5 d cm HK$100,000-$200,000 Notes: The Constance bag was first designed by Catherine Chaillet in 1959 and was given the name in honor of her fifth child, Constance, having delivered the baby the same day that the first Constance left the Hermès production store. These bags have remained virtually unchanged since they were designed. |  |
