Vintage Couture & Luxury Handbags
Christie's sales in this immensely popular category take place throughout the year, making South Kensington one of the top destinations for those with an eye for couture. Our recently launched, annual Vintage Couture & Luxury Handbags sale, features 20th century couture and evening wear from established fashion houses, such as Chanel, Dior, Balenciaga and McQueen, as well as vintage and contemporary handbags by Hermès. In addition, the department regularly holds and contributes to single owner sales and online only sales, such as ‘The Daphne Guinness Collection’ (June 2012), ‘Hermès: Four One-of-A-Kind Passe-Guide Bags’ (May 2012) and ‘The Elizabeth Taylor Collection’ (December 2011), as well as participating in the Style and Spirit sales where the spotlight is firmly on Louis Vuitton luggage and trunks from the late 19th century to the 21st century.
The allure of Christie’s fashion sales draws International couture collectors and fashion lovers, as well as institutions, offering both ready-to-wear and museum-quality pieces.
UPCOMING SALES FROM THIS DEPARTMENT
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May 2013 30
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Jun 2013 11
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Sep 2013 17
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Nov 2013 13
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Nov 2013 19
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Dec 2013 2
Full Auction Calendar
EXCEPTIONAL PRICES
'THE GIRL WHO LIVED IN THE TREE', ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, AUTUMN/WINTER 2008-9, AND THE PHOTOGRAPH FOR HARPER'S BAZAAR UK, 2012
Price realized: £85,250
Jun 2012, London, South Kensington
WORLD AUCTION RECORD FOR THE DESIGNER
HERMÈS, 2011
Price realized: £48,050
May 2012, London, South Kensington
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, 2008, AND THE PHOTOGRAPH FOR HARPER'S BAZAAR UK, 2012
Price realized: £79,250
Jun 2012, London, South Kensington
HERMÈS, 2009
Price realized: £46,850
Nov 2011, London, South Kensington
CHRISTIAN DIOR, 1948
Price realized: £63,650
Dec 2011, London, South Kensington
CHRISTIAN DIOR, 1948-9
Price realized: £23,750
Dec 2011, London, South Kensington
HERMÈS, 2007
Price realized: £31,250
May 2012, London, South Kensington
CHRISTIAN LACROIX
Price realized: £16,250
Jun 2012, London, South Kensington
WORLD AUCTION RECORD FOR THE DESIGNER
LABELED 'CHRISTIAN DIOR PRINTEMPS-ÉTÉ 1968' AND STAMPED '145322', WITH INSCRIBED TAG TO THE REVERSE, THE BAG STAMPED 'CHRISTIAN DIOR' IN GILT
Price realized: £226,562
Dec 2011, New York, Rockefeller Center
HERMÈS, 2010
Price realized: £17,500
May 2012, London, South Kensington
YVES SAINT LAURENT, 1966
Price realized: £30,000
Dec 2011, London, South Kensington
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, AUTUMN/WINTER 2010
Price realized: £15,000
Jun 2012, London, South Kensington
