Hong Kong – Bonhams has on offer a rare Louis Vuitton Maison De Famille Bag, based on the historic family home of the eponymous Louis Vuitton founder and original location for the workshop he opened in 1859 – Maison d’Asnières – fashioned as a miniature trunk bag. The bag will be offered via private sale to coincide with the prestigious autumn opening of the new three-storied 19,000-square-foot Bonhams Asia Headquarters located at Six Pacific Place.
The Louis Vuitton Maison De Famille Bag has been reimagined as a trunk complete with internal compartments with trays, S-lock closures and buckle hardware. Designed by creative director Nicolas Ghesquière, for the Spring/Summer 2023 Paris runway show, the bag on offer was created with the intention of inviting the owner to join the very heart of Louis Vuitton’s history with its reference to trunkmaking. The bag is offered via private sale with price upon request.
Humphrey Cheung, Bonhams Head of Department for Designer Handbags & Fashion, Hong Kong commented: “To celebrate Bonhams new Asia Headquarters in Hong Kong, we have on offer a rare Louis Vuitton Maison De Famille Bag. Imagined in the shape of the historic Maison d’Asnières, it’s a true masterpiece of artisanal craftsmanship and exceptional design. Produced in limited numbers, it is a rare opportunity to purchase such a unique piece that lies at the core of Louis Vuitton’s brand heritage".
Bonhams Designer Handbags & Fashion department was first launched in London in 2020, with subsequent departments opening in Hong Kong, Paris and the US. The category holds more than 35 global auctions a year across live and online platforms, reaching a global audience in over 90 countries presenting designer bags, accessories and ready-to-wear.
Bonhams Hong Kong Designer Handbags and Fashion Department offers a private sale service that provides a more discreet purchasing experience outside of the auction calendar, where its team of passionate specialists work to source special and limited- edition Designer Handbags and Fashion anytime and anywhere for its global clientele.
For a full list of forthcoming auctions, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, please visit bonhams.com
