Paris - Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr presents Chanel: A Private Collection on 19 February 2026, a sale dedicated exclusively to the world of Chanel. The live auction features a wardrobe curated between 1995 and 2023, celebrating the maison's rich heritage and enduring style. Comprising 367 lots assembled over two decades, the collection spans all seasons and highlights creations by creative directors Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard.
Founded by Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel in 1910, the French luxury maison has maintained its iconic status through an unwavering commitment to timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. The brand's enduring appeal lies in its ability to balance a rich heritage with modern innovation, creating collections that resonate across generations. This single-owner collection offers an exceptional selection of Chanel pieces, thoughtfully organized by season, and includes 130 jackets, dresses and coats; 80 pieces of costume jewelry; 70 jackets, cardigans, jumpers and cashmere coats; as well as a curated selection of Première Mini watches, Ultra rings, handbags, ballet flats and sandals.
A notable lot is a Chanel Ready-to-Wear piece from the Cruise 2005 collection, created under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. The long black tweed coat, adorned with a gold CC patch, is reminiscent of the style worn by Anne Hathaway in her role as Andrea Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada. The lot is offered with an estimate of €1,500 to 2,000.
Hubert Felbacq, Director of the Fashion and Accessories department at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris, commented: "Chanel: A Private Collection represents the ultimate Parisian wardrobe, offering an intimate glimpse into one woman's dressing room, meticulously organized by season, type and color since 1995. Spanning collections from 1995 to 2023, the ensemble brings together designs created under the creative direction of Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard. Such a comprehensive single-owner collection is a rarity to appear at auction. Assembled with an exceptional eye and a genuine joy for design, the collection has been cherished for decades. Its owner now passes it on with the hope that these pieces will be worn, loved and reinterpreted by a new generation of Chanel aficionados."
Ready-to-Wear highlights include:
• A Chanel, Ready-to-Wear, Autumn Winter 2014 by artistic director Karl Lagerfeld. The zipped coat in black tweed with white heather and silver lurex is offered with an estimate of €1,200-1,500.
• A Chanel, Métiers d'Art collection, Autumn Winter 2011 Paris Byzance by artistic director Karl Lagerfeld. The long-zipped jacket in black tweed trimmed with a blue braid, burgundy is offered with an estimate of €900-1,200.
• A Chanel, Ready-to-Wear Cruise 2023 Collection by artistic director Virginie Viard. The short multicolored tweed coat is offered with an estimate of €1,500-1,800.
• A Chanel, Ready-to-Wear collection, Resort 2013 Versailles by artistic director Karl Lagerfeld. The blue and pink sequined tweed jacket, trimmed with scoubidou is offered with an estimate of €700-900.
Jewelry & Accessory highlights include:
• A Chanel, Ready-to-Wear Autumn Winter 2012 collection by artistic director Karl Lagerfeld, long necklace in champagne metal and imitation white pearls. Offered with an estimate of €1,000-1,200.
• A Chanel, Ready-to-Wear Autumn Winter 1996 collection by artistic director Karl Lagerfeld, Choker, bracelet and earrings of imitation white pearls, offered with an estimate of €1,000-1,200.
• A Chanel, Ready-to-Wear Autumn Winter 1997 collection, two imitation pearl and red, blue glass paste pendant brooches. Offered with an estimate of €600-800.
• A Chanel, Ready-to-Wear Autumn Winter 2010 collection, CC brooch in champagne metal and red, black glass paste. Offered with an estimate of €400-600.
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