Notable Hermès Bags and Striking Gemstone Designs Available From the Ann & Gordon Getty Jewelry and Handbags Collection
Oct 10, 2022 10:00 EDT - Oct 23, 2022 10:00 EDT![A SHINY BLACK & ORANGE H NILOTICUS CROCODILE BIRKIN 30 WITH RUTHENIUM HARDWARE](https://auctiondaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/A-SHINY-BLACK-ORANGE-H-NILOTICUS-CROCODILE-BIRKIN-30-WITH-RUTHENIUM-HARDWARE-300x245.webp)
In 1984, British actress Jane Birkin was on a flight from Paris to London. Coincidentally, she was seated next to Jean-Louis Dumas, Executive Chairman of Hermès. When the contents spilled from her bag in the overhead compartment, she complained of its inadequacy. Dumas instantly sketched a rectangular roomy hold-all with a glossy flap, saddle stitching and space for baby bottles. That’s how the famous Birkin bag was born. A shiny black and orange H Niloticus crocodile Birkin 30 with ruthenium hardware is a key highlight of the upcoming auction at Christie’s. This supple-yet-textured bag is one of the limited pieces produced by Hermès annually. The 30 cm (w) by 22 cm (h) by 15 cm (d) Birkin comes with a dustbag. Another noteworthy Hermès bag is a vert anis ostrich sellier Kelly 32 with gold hardware. Comprising a shoulder strap, the bag is designed with clean, structured lines.
A pair of white gold aquamarine earrings from circa 1955 leads the jewelry listings. The tops are fashioned with calibré and pear-shaped aquamarines, round and baguette-cut diamonds, and round and cabochon-cut sapphires. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Christie’s.
Lot Categories:
Couture & Textiles, Jewelry (118)# of Lots:
118Price Range:
$200 - $12,000Interesting lots include:
Item Image | Item Name | Estimate |
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![]() | A Shiny Black & Orange H Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 30 With Ruthenium Hardware | Estimate: |
![]() | Aquamarine, Diamond And Sapphire Earrings | Estimate: |
![]() | Group Of Coral And Mother Of Pearl Carving | Estimate: |
![]() | Ilias Lalaounis Gold Necklace | Estimate: |
![]() | A Vert Anis Ostrich Sellier Kelly 32 With Gold Hardware | Estimate: |
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