Paris - Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr hosted The Art of Luxury, a sale dedicated to the craftmanship of Hermès, Chanel and Louis Vuitton on 26 May 2026. The 200-lot live sale featured exquisite and rare 2024 pieces of Hermès furniture from a private collection that evoked the epitome of fashion refinement. With clean lines, exceptional materials, and understated innovation, these pieces translate the house's equestrian and leatherworking heritage into the world of interior design. The star of the sale was a Hermès Paris 2-seater Sellier sofa, designed by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance. It sold for €53,740, doubling its pre-sale estimate.
Hubert Felbacq, Head of Fashion and Bags at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris, commented: "An exceptional celebration of Hermès craftsmanship, where timeless design met spirited bidding. Bonhams offers access to pieces no longer available in boutiques, whether they sold out immediately upon release, come from a particular era clients are now rediscovering, or are once-unattainable items that collectors are finally able to acquire. The 2024 pieces of furniture made exceptional prices beyond their estimates. Collectors can now bid in an online auction until 18 June featuring 300 lots from Hermès, Chanel and Louis Vuitton."
Other highlights of the sale included:
From a very important collection, a very rare 2009 Kelly Doll Quelle Idole in orange H and chocolate Swift calfskin sold for €32,000.
From a very important collection, a rare 2009 Kelly Doll Quelle Idole in orange H and chocolate Swift calfskin sold for €32,000. The blend of humour, artistry, and meticulous detail has made it a beloved modern classic, highly sought after by collectors.
A Kelly clutch in Bosphorus Green Alligator by Hermès Paris, year 2016 sold for €25,600 against an estimate of €12,000-18,000.
Leading the selection of Louis Vuitton was a circa 1930 low trunk in stencilled Monogram canvas, numbered E.M., sold for €12,800, more than twice its pre-sale estimate of €5,000-7,000.
The Art of Luxury is now followed by an online auction until 11 June featuring 300 lots from Hermès, Chanel and Louis Vuitton: Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr : Fashion & Handbags Online
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