Textiles & Costumes
Christie's sales in this immensely popular category take place regularly as part of our Interiors schedule, as well as an annual specialist Fashion Through the Ages sale in our London saleroom at South Kensington. They feature textiles, costumes and accessories from all over the world. Lace, fans, needlework, quilts and samplers dating from the 16th to the 20th centuries share the spotlight with such vintage items as Louis Vuitton luggage, Birkin bags and haute couture by the most famous European designers from the 1920s onwards.
Our Islamic and Indian sales in the autumn and spring typically include fine cashmere shawls and Persian, Central Asian, Greek and Turkish textiles; Chinese and Japanese costume and hangings feature strongly in specialized Asian art and works of art sales; and throughout the year, our Interiors sales include a variety of textiles, vintage fashion, accessories, handbags and more.
The result of a unique partnership between the House of Gucci and Christie's, we are pleased to provide Gucci Collector: Presented by Christie’s, the very first Gucci-certified online destination for appraising vintage Gucci products. A team of experts including Christie's Specialists as well as Gucci's own in-house archivists will assess the item, and Christie's will provide an auction estimate for qualifying submissions. Select owners will have the opportunity to sell their items to Gucci, or in a future Christie's auction, if desired. Learn more ›
EXCEPTIONAL PRICES
France, 1730s
Price realized: £42,050
Dec 2009, London, South Kensington
An exceptional black and orange crocodile ‘Birkin’ bag
Price realized: £37,250
Jun 2009, London, South Kensington
Late 19th century, early 20th century
Price realized: £42,050
May 2009, London, South Kensington
Russia, Shakriszabz region, mid 19th century
Price realized: £19,375
Oct 2009, London, South Kensington
A fauve, matt crocodile ‘Birkin’ bag
Price realized: £46,850
Jun 2009, London, South Kensington
A cone breasted evening gown
Price realized: £13,750
Dec 2009, London, South Kensington
A GENTLEMAN'S BANYAN OF TOILE DE NANTES
France, circa 1818-20
Price realized: £39,650
Dec 2009, London, South Kensington
HERMÈS, 2004
A black crocodile ‘Haute à Courroies’ bag
Price realized: £49,250
Nov 2009, London, South Kensington
A GENTLEMAN'S NIGHT CAP
England, 1610-20
Price realized: £21,250
Dec 2009, London, South Kensington
China, mid 19th century
Price realized: £18,750
Nov 2009, London, South Kensington
HERMÈS, 2008
An amethyst crocodile ‘Birkin’ bag
Price realized: £39,650
Nov 2009, London, South Kensington
Eisa, circa 1949-50
Price realized: £9,375
Dec 2009, London, South Kensington
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