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Monday, June 8, 2026 · No. 158
Bonhams Knightsbridge to Host First Dedicated Hermès Auction Featuring Rare Himalaya Birkin
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Bonhams Knightsbridge to Host First Dedicated Hermès Auction Featuring Rare Himalaya Birkin

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Sunday, June 7, 2026 · 1 min read
Auction Result Bonhams

Bonhams Knightsbridge will hold 'The Art of Luxury: Hermès' on November 17, marking the auction house's first sale dedicated exclusively to the brand. The auction features a selection of handbags, homeware, jewelry, and timepieces, led by a matte white Himalaya Niloticus crocodile Birkin 30 with an estimate of £80,000–120,000. Other highlights include a black Porosus crocodile diamond Birkin 35 and a 'So Black' Kelly 32. The sale also includes rare lifestyle items, such as a leather-covered vinyl record player.

  • People: Meg Randell, Jean Paul Gaultier
  • Auction Houses: Bonhams
  • Locations: London
  • Prices: £80,000-120,000, £65,000-85,000, £25,000-35,000, £20,000-30,000, £10,000-20,000, £8,000-12,000, £6,000-8,000, £600-800

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Originally via Bonhams · Curated by The Cultural Signal
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