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lot 20

Hermes

Bougainvilliers Matte Alligator Birkin 25

CIRCA: 2022
MATERIAL: Bougainvilliers matte Mississippi alligator leather lined with tonal chèvre leather (inside)
HARDWARE: Gold
CONDITION: Unused

Winning Bid: $ 74,000

Estimate: US$ 60,000 - 90,000

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Lot Details

WIDTH: 10 in. (25 cm.)
HEIGHT: 8 in. (20 cm.)
DEPTH: 5 in. (13 cm.)
ORIGIN: France
ACCESSORIES: Hermès box, Hermès dustbag, clochette, lock, two keys, clochette dust bag, felt, rain protector, care book, ribbon, CITES certificate, and boutique receipt (Full set)

Please note this lot is the property of a private individual.

LOT ESSAY
This stunning Hermès Birkin 25cm bag is featured in Bougainvillier color. This bag is made from Matte Alligator Mississippi, and is one of the most difficult exotic piece to obtain from the store. Prized for its durability, this Matte Alligator will get more beautiful with age, developing its coveted satiny shine. Less prone to scratches and easier to handle than its shiny counterpart, matte alligator is the perfect choice for a one-and-only exotic invesment.

Hermes

Hermès International S.A., or simply Hermès, is a French luxury goods manufacturer established in 1837. It specializes in leather goods, lifestyle accessories, home furnishings, perfumery, jewelry, watches, and ready-to-wear. Its logo, a Duc carriage with the horse, has been the insignia of the brand since the 1950s.

Founded by Thierry Hermès, the company started as a harness workshop servicing noblemen, creating high-quality wrought harnesses and bridles for the carriage trade. Hermès's son, Charles-Émile, took over management from his father in 1880 and moved the shop to 24 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, where it remains. The family-run business introduced saddlery and started selling their product retail catering to the elites of Europe, North Africa, Russia, Asia, and the Americas. In 1920, they added accessories and clothing collections to their growing product list.