Important jewels, iconic handbags and fine wines land at Christie’s biannual Luxury Week

 

 

Christie’s New York holds its biannual Luxury Week

This May and June, Christie’s New York holds its biannual Luxury Week, during which the finest jewels, handbags, and watches converge at the storied Rockefeller Center galleries. From the Chrysler Diamond with its distinguished provenance and Surrealism-inspired Cartier Crash to the rare Hermès Faubourg Birkin, Christie’s is the destination for luxury this season.

Swiftly following, important jewels, iconic handbags and fine wines land in Christie’s King Street saleroom in London across two auctions. The auction house offers collectable designs by Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier, alongside rarities from Macallan, the Dalmore and more this June.

Luxury Week Auctions: Christie’s New York present a remarkable selection of Handbags & Accessories in celebration of Summer.

Christie’s “Handbags & Accessories: The New York Edition, 26 May – 9 June 2021” auction features nearly 200 pieces from the world’s top luxury fashion houses, in a variety of colors and styles to catch the eye of new and established luxury collectors alike.

Leading the sale is a Himalaya Birkin 35 ($80,000-100,000), alongside two Faubourg Birkin bags ($80,000-100,000) and a variety of elegant exotics in hues across the entire color spectrum. Other Hermès highlights include two Cargo Birkin bags ($15,000-20,000), two Picnic Kelly 35s ($20,000-26,000), a Rainbow Sunrise Sellier Birkin 35 ($12,000-15,000), a Shearling Teddy Kelly 35 ($20,000-26,000), a Metallic Gold Kelly Pochette ($8,000-10,000), Mini Kelly 20 IIs, and Custom iterations.

For the second time, Christie’s presents a selection of impressive pieces from the Collection of JaneFinds, including a rare Ombré Salvator Lizard Kelly 25 ($24,000-30,000), a futuristic Light Up LED Keepall Bandoulière by Louis Vuitton ($24,000 -30,000) and a So Black Calfbox Leather Birkin 35 ($15,000-20,000). Alongside this outstanding selection of handbags, this auction also features accessories, fashion jewelry and lifestyle pieces including a bicycle by Hermès ($1,000-2,000), surfboard by Chanel ($8,000-10,000), watering can by Fendi ($1,500-2,400), and more, bringing together unique and collectible styles for all occasions, with the spirit of Summer in mind.

The Christie’s New York online auction will feature an attractive offering of timepieces from the most reputable and glamourous brands such as Patek Philippe, Cartier and Rolex.

The sale will please collectors in search for unique designs, important complications or rich heritage and will feature some of the most iconic models. Amongst the highlights of the auction, the sale will feature a magnificent and highly coveted Cartier Crash, made famous by its curved asymmetrical case. Coveted by many, the sale will offer a highly attractive Patek Philippe Nautilus, reference 3800, designed by the iconic Gerald Genta. A sale that will also please the astute collector in search of ultimate watchmaking savoir-faire, the sale will include contemporary Patek Philippe references such as the reference 5970 or 3990, featuring the celebrated combination of perpetual calendar and chronograph complications.

Rich in quality Rolex timepieces, the auction will feature attractive Daytona chronographs, as well as the Submariner or GMT-Master models.

Luxury Week Auctions: Original Air Takes Flight: The Evolution and Influence of Air Jordan Sneakers

Arguably the most influential athlete of all time, Michael Jordan carries a legacy that still resonates both on and off the court. With over 90 pairs of sneakers, “Original Air Part II” features a comprehensive look at Jordan’s impact through footwear, featuring game-worn sneakers, samples and prototypes from the Air Jordan brand’s beginnings, rare exclusives, and pairs worn by Jordan’s teammates and competitors.