Millennials snap up crocodile Birkins at Christie’s
28/04/2022
The auction welcomed over 400 bidders from 48 countries for the 69 lots.
Thirty of registrants were new to Christie’s and 46% of the buyers were millennials.
Rachel Koffsky, international specialist at Christie’s EMEA, said: “The selection represents the most rare, desirable and sought-after pieces on the market. The results reflect the exquisite taste of this important private collector.”
The top lot of the sale was a Bleu Marine Porosus Crocodile Birkin 30 with 18K white gold and diamond hardware (pictured), which sold for €176,400.
The Matte White Himalaya Nitolicus Crocodile Birkin 30 sold for €151,200, far above its presale estimate of €80,000.
Two rare Bleu Marine and Ebony Gold Faubourg Sellier Birkin 20, achieved €138,600 and €119,700 respectively.
Further highlights included a limited edition Jaune de Naples Swift Leather and Osier Mini Picnic Kelly 20, which sold for €75,600, and a rare Fauve Barénia Leather & Bog Oak Kellywood 22, which achieved €138,600.
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