Would You Spend Six Figures on a Bag? Let Christie’s Specialists Explain Why It’s Not as Crazy as You’d Think Inline

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    Hermès 35cm shiny amethyst porosus crocofile Birkin bag with white gold and diamond hardware, 2013

    Expected sale price: $100,000 to $150,000

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    Hermès 32cm matte Himalaya nilo crocodile retourne Kelly bag with palladium hardware, 2014

    Expected auction price: $60,000 to $70,000

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    Hermès special order horseshoe 30cm leather Birkin bag with gold hardware, 2013

    Expected auction price: $15,000 to $20,000

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    Hermès special order horseshoe 35cm matte alligator retourne Kelly bag with brushed palladium hardware, 2014

    Expected auction price :$55,000 to $65,000

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    Hermès special order horseshoe 40cm leather Birkin bag with brushed gold hardware, 2015

    Expected auction price: $15,000 to $20,000