A Dialogue of Craft and Design: Hermès Handbags and Furniture in Focus
Paris, Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr will hold The Art of Luxury on 26 May 2026. The 200-lot live sale will feature exquisite designs from various collections that evoke the epitome of fashion refinement including Handbags, jewelry, watches, furniture and tableware, notably from the prestigious maisons Hermès, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton.
Hubert Felbacq, Head of Fashion and Bags at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris, commented: "The Art of Luxury sale celebrates the refined celebration of craftsmanship and timeless design. The sale features a selection of Hermès pieces, encapsulating the innovation and creativity of the house, such as rare 2024 pieces of furniture. An exceptional selection of Hermès rare bags in various sizes and styles will be offered at auction. This sale invites collectors and connoisseurs to explore the intersection of fashion, design, and art de vivre through the lens of one of the world's most revered luxury houses."
Creative freedom and innovation have always defined Hermès, bringing poetry and imagination into the craftsmanship. The Quelle Idole perfectly embodies this spirit. With the playful, doll-like silhouette, expressive face, and articulated limbs, the bag transforms fine leather craftsmanship into a charming work of fantasy. From a very important collection, a very rare 2009 Kelly Doll Quelle Idole in orange H and chocolate Swift calfskin will be offered with an estimate of €20,000 to 30,000. The blend of humour, artistry, and meticulous detail has made it a beloved modern classic, highly sought after by collectors and increasingly celebrated at auction.
Other sale highlights include a 2021 Birkin Touch 25 in Togo calfskin with matte raspberry alligator (estimate: €30,000-35,000), a 2024 Birkin 30 in Green Comics Togo calfskin (estimate: €15,000-20,000), and a 2024 Mini Kelly in Madame calfskin and Slate lizard (estimate: €12,000-18,000).
Alongside the handbags, the furniture selection highlights a lesser-known side of Hermès. With clean lines, exceptional materials, and quiet innovation, these pieces bring the house's equestrian and leatherworking heritage into interior design. From precise stitching to pared-back structures, the furniture reflects the same craftsmanship and understated luxury found in its leather goods. Highlights include a 2-seater Sellier sofa, flamed canvas seat with taurillon H piping and full-leather taurillon H buttons, designed by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance (estimate: €25,000-35,000) and an oval table with Calacatta Carrare marble tabletop, made of metal structure and base covered with smooth saddle-stitched taurillon leather, designed by Enzo Mari (estimate: €10,000-15,000).
Collectors can also bid on a Hermès bicycle, Le Flâneur Carbone (estimate: €6,000-8,000) or on jewelry including a Hermès Chaîne d'Ancre Enchainée necklace in rose gold set with diamonds (estimate: €12,000-15,000),Chaîne d'Ancre bracelet in rose gold (estimate : €15,000-20,000) and a Verso Chaîne d'Ancre ring in pink gold set with diamonds (estimate: €5,000-7,000).
Harking back to the origins of Hermès, the Attelage Flatware Collection by Hermès is designed with the tradition of equipping the horse riders with the finest accoutrements in mind and with the tradition of the House of Hermès of always being a leader in contemporary design. The base of each handle in this collection is modelled after a stirrup, while the rest of the items are sleek and modern. Dress your dining table in elegance with the Hermès Attelage steel cutlery set consisting of 84 pieces. Designed by Philippe Mouquet, it contains 12 Dinner knives, 12 Dessert knives, 12 Dinner forks, 12 Dessert forks, 12 Dinner spoons, 12 Dessert spoons and 12 Coffee spoons (estimate: €5,000-7,000).
Leading the selection of Louis Vuitton pieces is a Louis Vuitton, circa 1930 low trunk in stencilled Monogram canvas, numbered E.M., carrying an estimate of €5,000-7,000.
The Art of Luxury features also an array of Chanel pieces including a 2008 bag, 2.55 in black quilted aged calfskin with its accessory bag and an adjustable chain strap Mademoiselle (estimate: €3,500-4,500).
This sale will be followed by an online auction from 21 May to 11 June featuring 300 lots from Hermès, Chanel and Vuitton, starting at 200 euros.
(Press Release)
