Hong Kong – Bonhams presents the online Handbags sale on 25 March-2 April 2025, that includes exceptional designs from maisons including Chanel, Christian Dior, Fendi, Hermès, Loewe and Louis Vuitton.
Notable sale highlights include three rare lots from Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel pre-fall 2019 Métiers d’Art show that was presented in the Temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Chanel’s Métiers d’Art collections are produced each year to celebrate the exceptional skills of Chanel’s couture ateliers, honouring the craftsmanship of the finest ateliers responsible for all the exquisite details from the buttons to intricate embroideries.
Humphrey Cheung, Bonhams Head of Department for Designer Handbags & Fashion, Hong Kong commented: “The handbags sale includes some exceptional pieces including three rare lots from the 2019 Métiers d’Art show where Chanel became the second brand in history to present a runway collection in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Inspired by Egypt’s rich heritage, the collection featured intricate patterns that celebrated not only Egypt’s ancient artistry but also the craftsmanship of the skilled Chanel ateliers. The lots on offer, all reflect timeless elegance and are versatile for any occasion."
The late Chanel creative director, Karl Lagerfeld (1933-2019) was known for creating elaborate sets. The Temple of Dendur dating from around 15 BC, was the perfect backdrop to the Chanel Egyptian inspired collection, transforming the runway into another world. Lagerfeld said of the show at the time that he had always been captivated by ancient Egypt’s imagery and culture, that there was a timelessness to it. The result was a collection that was a contemporary interpretation of ancient Egypt fused with Chanel’s Paris.
- A Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, pre-fall 2019 Métiers d’Art, oval gold tweed bag with a sleek handle and a classic chain strap. The bag inspired by the scarab beetle, is offered with an estimate of HK$16,000-30,000.
- A Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, pre-fall 2019 Métiers d’Art, gold and multi-coloured tweed jacket. Offered with an estimate of HK$10,000-15,000.
- A Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, pre-fall 2019 Métiers d’Art, gold toned lion with faux pearl necklace chain belt. Offered with an estimate of HK$ 8000-18,000.
