Marking the next step in Abu Dhabi’s rise as one of the fastest growing regions for Art, Culture and Luxury globally, Sotheby’s, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), has announced an exclusive programme of auctions, masterclasses, panel discussions and exhibitions to take place in Abu Dhabi.

Jane Birkin’s Handbag Legacy Continues:

One of only four Birkin handbags ever owned by Jane Birkin in her lifetime after the sale of her Original Birkin, will be offered at auction as part of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week, presented in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and set against the stunning backdrop of at the St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi from 2 to 5 December.

Gifted to Jane Birkin by Hermès, this black Birkin, was one of four Birkins the artist used after she sold her beloved Original Birkin, the prototype. This one-of-a-kind bag, will be sold in a live auction Abu Dhabi on 5 December under the name Le Birkin Voyageur.

Exhibition and auction attendance for Collectors' Week is ticketed, please book your tickets here.

For assistance with bidding and registration, please contact:

Bids.AbuDhabi@sothebys.com

For sale enquiries please contact:

Morgane Halimi

Global Head of Handbags and Fashion, Zurich

+852 2822 8171

MORGANE.HALIMI@SOTHEBYS.COM

Aurélie Vassy

Head of Department, Europe | Handbags and Fashion, Paris

+ 33 6 37 74 19 62

AURELIE.VASSY@SOTHEBYS.COM

Claire Marie

Specialist, Handbags, Dubai

+971 58 539 2412

CLAIRE.MARIE@SOTHEBYS.COM

Le Voyageur: Jane Birkin’s Handbag

Le Voyageur: Jane Birkin’s Handbag

Le Voyageur: Jane Birkin’s Handbag