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Gilded Icons: Inside Christie’s Most Exquisite Hermès Auction Yet

Gilded Icons: Inside Christie’s Most Exquisite Hermès Auction Yet April 18, 2025Art Auction, Paris0 Comments

The Haute Icons of Heritage: Christie’s Paris Opens the Golden Gates of Hermès

By Shari Inessa | What We Adore Magazine

In the gilded salons of Paris, where legacy lingers in every corner and the scent of craftsmanship perfumes the air, Christie’s is once again rewriting the rules of luxury collecting. With “The Paris Edit: Unlocking the Orange Dream, Part II”, the maison unveils a spellbinding curation of Hermès masterpieces that transcend fashion to become icons of cultural heritage.

This isn’t simply an auction, it’s a theatrical unveiling of the unattainable, a collector’s opera staged in leather, gold, and legend.

A Symphony in Gold: The Kelly Sellier Midas 25

There are handbags, and then there are mythologies stitched in skin. The Kelly Sellier Midas 25, in Crocodile Porosuswith a handle and hardware bathed in 18k yellow gold, is the epitome of regal restraint. Hermès has long defined the cadence of elegance, but this piece ascends to its own stratosphere—an objet d’art worn on the wrist. It speaks not of trend, but of triumph. Estimated between €200,000 and €300,000, it’s a golden trophy for the woman who reigns rather than rules.

Faubourg, Facade, Fantasy: The Birkin Day Sellier 20

Few bags have ever mirrored a building. The Birkin Faubourg Day Sellier 20, inspired by the very storefront of Hermès on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, is a marvel of whimsy and architectural precision. Crafted in a symphony of matte alligator, veau Madame, Swift, and Epsom leathers—painted in tones of gold, burnt orange, ebony, and chalk—it’s a miniature maison carried by hand. Estimated at €100,000 to €130,000, this is the pièce de résistance for the collector who cherishes both storytelling and savoir-faire.

The Essence of Rarity: One Collection, Infinite Dreams

Also featured in the sale is a stunning Kelly Sellier in Black Porosus, a quietly commanding piece that hums with old-world gravitas and modern minimalism. And from lemon-yellow Birkins to radiant Rouge de Coeur Constances, the auction reads like a visual sonata—each note struck with masterful intent.

Whether you are an investor in objets rares or a dreamer with a sharp eye and a softer heart, these pieces are more than accessories. They are tokens of identity, commitment, and an everlasting romance with beauty.

Why This Sale Matters

Christie’s isn’t just placing handbags on a pedestal—it’s elevating the cultural capital of fashion. Each Hermès bag here is not only a marvel of design, but also a story of lineage, a symbol of craftsmanship that rejects mass production in favor of something far more sacred: intention.

At a time when speed is king, Hermès reminds us that the finest things in life cannot—and should not—be rushed. From the artisans who delicately stitch these masterpieces in ateliers to the collectors who view them as heirlooms, this is a universe where every detail is a devotion.

Final Word: The Poetry of Possession

To own a Hermès bag from this collection is to embrace the poetry of timeless possession. And to attend this Christie’s sale—even digitally—is to witness modern fashion history unfurl in real time.

Bidding begins now, but the legacy? That’s eternal.

Explore the collection here:
Christie’s: Handbags Online — The Paris Edit

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