Right in time for the holiday season, Heritage Auctions is hosting their Jewellery, Timepieces and Luxury Accessories sale on 5 December, featuring 315 lots from top brands, including Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Dior and Gucci. Here are few of the luxe treasures that can't be missed.
The Hermès Birkin Bag is arguably the world's most iconic handbag, as well as the most coveted. Birkin bags accrue significant value on the second-hand market due to the exclusivity of ordering one from Hermès, making them one of fashion's greatest investments. This sale features around 30 Birkins in different colours and materials, with one of the top highlights being this special order Horseshoe 30cm Gris Tourterelle and Gris Elephant Porosus Crocodile Birkin with gold hardware.
Founded in 1879, Rosenthal is a German porcelain brand known for its collaborations with modern artists and fashion brands. One of these collaborations was with Versace, resulting in tableware emblazoned with iconic Versace designs. This collection features 87 pieces of dinnerware and coffee and tea service in a sea-inspired pattern titled 'Les Tresors de la Mer'.
Another collaboration in this sale is the Louis Vuitton x Fornasetti red-and-white leather cameo tête bag from the 2021 Louis Vuitton fall/winter collection. The two sides of the bag feature a Greco-Roman statue profile, characteristic of Fornasetti designs, embellished with a classic Louis Vuitton monogram canvas trim.
Coco Chanel once said, "Lace is one of the most wonderful imitations of nature. But pearls are perfect for every occasion." Synonymous with her classic chic style, Chanel was always photographed sporting her strands of pearls. Here is a Chanel vintage baroque multi-strand pearl choker necklace with faux pearls and gold hardware, featuring five strands and an adjustable hook closure, an elegant addition to any holiday ensemble.
This iconic bag was made famous by Princess Diana, who was the first to carry the handbag in 1995, when it was gifted to her by the First Lady of France. It was renamed the Lady Dior in her honour. This bag comes in pink Cannage quilted lambskin leather with silver hardware and dangling Dior letter charms.
Once owned by Elizabeth Taylor, this Valentino gold and crystal bracelet and pearl clip earrings are opulent and eye-catching. The set was bought from Christie's in 2011 by the current consignor when the Elizabeth Taylor Collection came up for auction.