Hong Kong, 10 February 2026 - Bonhams Hong Kong is delighted to present the first luxury sale of 2026, Iconic Pursuits: Curated Handbags from a Visionary Collector. Comprising 23 lots of Hermès handbags and homeware designs, the auction is both a testament to a discerning collector's taste and a celebration of the Maison's exceptional craftsmanship. Taking place online at bonhams.com from 4 to 10 February 2026, the sale features rare and highly coveted pieces with outstanding provenance. Presented alongside the handbags are four haute horology timepieces from the same single-owner collection, offered in the Hong Kong Luxury Online: Faces of Time Reimagined sale running concurrently from 4 to 10 February 2026.
With Chinese New Year ushering in the Year of the Horse, the seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac, the symbolism could not be more fitting. Associated with prosperity, good fortune, strength and courage, the horse is intrinsically linked to Hermès' identity. Founded in 1837 as harness makers to the European nobility, the maison's equestrian heritage remains at its core. Today, the horse continues to be reinterpreted across Hermès creations, from handbags and porcelain to scarves and jewelry, with emblematic designs featured throughout the forthcoming sale.
Crystal Wong, Head of Sales and Senior Specialist of Designer Handbags and Fashion commented: "It is a privilege to present an exceptional single-owner collection of classic Hermès handbags, featuring coveted styles including the Kelly and Birkin in sumptuous color palettes. Many lots are offered in new and unused condition, complemented by a curated selection of accessories ranging from diamond-set timepieces and a 42-piece porcelain tableware service to playful Savana Dance skateboards and a Hermès Odyssee Terre Nomadic Speaker. Together, they offer collectors a rare opportunity to acquire outstanding designs from the Maison Hermès, many adorned with equestrian motifs, perfectly resonant with the Chinese Year of the Horse."
Bag highlights include:
- A Hermès bleu France Togo Retourne Kelly 25 with gold hardware, circa 2023. The bag in new unused condition, is offered with an estimate of HK$80,000-140,000.
- A Hermès limited edition, orange H, Etain, Sanguine, Bleu Hydra, gold and Bleu Lin, Clemence Birkin 35, with palladium hardware, circa 2013. Offered with an estimate of HK$50,000-80,000.
- A Hermès Malachite Clemence Retourne Kelly 35 with gold hardware, circa 2013. Offered with an estimate of HK$50,000-80,000.
- A Hermès Rouge Casaque Togo Birkin 35 with palladium hardware, circa 2011. Offered with an estimate of HK$50,000-80,000.
Watch highlights include:
- Hermès Arceau Petite Lune, Reference AR7.C93, circa 2024. The white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with aventurine, mother-of-pearl, aragonite, opal and diamond-set dial and moon phases, is offered with an estimate of HK$70,000-140,000.
- Hermès Arceau Petite Lune Dans Les Nuages, Reference AR7.B92, circa 2022. The white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with mother-of-pearl dial and moon phases is offered with an estimate of HK$80,000-160,000.
- Hermès Arceau H Deco, Reference AR6.A9A, circa 2025. The white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with black mother-of-pearl and diamond-set dial is offered with an estimate of HK$70,000-140,000.
- Hermès Arceau H Deco, Reference AR6.A9A, circa 2025. The white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with mother-of-pearl and diamond-set dial is offered with an estimate of HK$70,000-140,000.
Accessories highlights include:
- A Hermès Odyssee Terre mobile speaker, crafted from black Spad leather and wood, adorned with signature saddle studs and the House's iconic H-cube design, an exceptional blend of craftsmanship and modern design. Offered with an estimate of HK$55,000-120,000.
- A rare set of two limited-edition Hermès Savana Dance skateboards crafted from beech wood. Brand new and in pristine condition. No longer in production, making this an exceptional and highly sought-after collector's piece. Offered with an estimate of HK$40,000-60,000.
- A set of 42 Hermès porcelain tableware pieces from the Saut collection, featuring original artwork by Jochen Gerne. Known for his minimalist illustrations inspired by everyday objects and experiences, Gerne brought a fresh and contemporary interpretation to Hermès' iconic motifs. The unused set includes mugs, plates, coffee cups, teacups, and matching saucers, distinguished by bold forms and graphic designs rendered in a delicate color palette. Offered with an estimate of HK$30,000-50,000.
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