The history of Hermès, creator of luxury goods that range from leather to home furnishings, jewellery and more, begins in the mid-19th century. In 1837 Thierry Hermès, recognising the demand for high quality harnesses for the carriages of the nobility, opened a shop in Paris. He soon became known as the best in his field, and he counted Napoléon III and his wife, the Empress Eugénie, among his clientele. Eventually, Thierry’s son Charles-Emilie would expand their product line to the manufacture of saddles, boots, whips and importantly, feeding bags, or nosebags. Incidentally, a nosebag is thought to be the design inspiration for Hermes later Picotin handbag. This expertise at working leather gradually evolved into the production of leather handbags, with Hermès releasing its first in 1922. By 1929 it had launched its first collection of women’s fashion, and throughout the 1930s it created many of its most iconic items, from the ‘Kelly’ bag (so-called only decades later, when it was made famous by Grace Kelly in 1956), to its famous silk scarves, later moving on into watches, then perfumes and silk ties in the 1940s. By the 1980s Hermès was a globally recognised brand. Its iconic Birkin bag — said to have been inspired after the director of Hermès sat next to Jane Birkin on a plane, where she complained of handbags never having enough pockets — remains a fashion standard to this day, while its engagement of post-modern fashion designer Martin Margiela and later Jean-Paul Gaultier put it at the cutting edge of fashion through the 1990s and beyond. Today it remains among the world’s most valuable brands.

Hermès

Handbags & Accessories 

Hermès Bleu Saint Cyr Togo Birkin 30 Gold Hardware, 2015

Hermès Bleu Saint Cyr Togo Birkin 30 Gold Hardware, 2015 The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys, dust bag and boxDimensions : 30 x 22 x 16 cm

View 1 of Lot 63: Bleu Saint Cyr Togo Birkin 30 Gold Hardware, 2015

bleu saint cyr togo birkin 30 gold hardware, 2015

Hermès Bleu Atoll Swift Birkin 25 Gold Hardware, 2016

Hermès Bleu Atoll Swift Birkin 25 Gold Hardware, 2016 The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys and dust bagDimensions: 25 x 20 x 13 cm

View 1 of Lot 62: Bleu Atoll Swift Birkin 25 Gold Hardware, 2016

bleu atoll swift birkin 25 gold hardware, 2016

Hermès Vert Anis Togo Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2007

Hermès Vert Anis Togo Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2007 The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys, rain protection, dust bag and boxDimensions: 35 x 25 x 18 cm

View 1 of Lot 181: Vert Anis Togo Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2007

vert anis togo birkin 35 palladium hardware, 2007

Hermès Limited Edition Fauve Barenia Faubourg and Toile À L'Envers Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2025

Hermès Limited Edition Fauve Barenia Faubourg and Toile À L'Envers Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2025 The interior is lined with tonal leather and canvasIncludes felt, care booklet, dust bag and limited edition blue boxDimensions: 35 x 25 x 18 cm

View 1 of Lot 6: Limited Edition Fauve Barenia Faubourg and Toile À L'Envers Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2025

limited edition fauve barenia faubourg and toile à l'envers birkin 35 palladium hardware, 2025

Hermès Black Chèvre Mysore with White Stitching HSS Birkin 25 Brushed Palladium Hardware, 2026

Hermès Black Chèvre Mysore with White Stitching HSS Birkin 25 Brushed Palladium Hardware, 2026 The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys, felt, dust bag and boxDimension: 25 x 20 x 13 cm

View 1 of Lot 23: Black Chèvre Mysore with White Stitching HSS Birkin 25 Brushed Palladium Hardware, 2026

black chèvre mysore with white stitching hss birkin 25 brushed palladium hardware, 2026

Handbags & Accessories

Hermès Caban Evercolor Shoulder Birkin 29 Gold Hardware, 2025

Hermès Caban Evercolor Shoulder Birkin 29 Gold Hardware, 2025 The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leatherIncludes clochette, lock, keys, felt, dust bag and boxDimensions: 29 x 17 x 13 cm

View 1 of Lot 35: Caban Evercolor Shoulder Birkin 29 Gold Hardware, 2025

caban evercolor shoulder birkin 29 gold hardware, 2025

Hermès Macassar Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 30 Palladium Harware, 2006

Hermès Macassar Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 30 Palladium Harware, 2006 The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leatherIncludes clochette, lock, keys, dust bag and boxDimensions: 30 x 22 x 16 cm

View 1 of Lot 34: Macassar Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 30 Palladium Harware, 2006

macassar shiny niloticus crocodile birkin 30 palladium harware, 2006

Hermès Lilac Chèvre Birkin 30 Palladium Hardware, 2004

Hermès Lilac Chèvre Birkin 30 Palladium Hardware, 2004 The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys, care booklet, dust bag, box and two twillysDimensions : 30 x 22 x 16 cm

View 1 of Lot 72: Lilac Chèvre Birkin 30 Palladium Hardware, 2004

lilac chèvre birkin 30 palladium hardware, 2004

Hermès Orange H and Black Epsom HSS Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2016

Hermès Orange H and Black Epsom HSS Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2016 The interior is lined with Black Chèvre leatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys, felt, rain protection, dust bag and boxDimensions: 35 x 25 x 18 cm

View 1 of Lot 18: Orange H and Black Epsom HSS Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2016

orange h and black epsom hss birkin 35 palladium hardware, 2016

Hermès Limited Edition Black Swift and Toile De Camp Déchaînée Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2017

Hermès Limited Edition Black Swift and Toile De Camp Déchaînée Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2017 The interior is lined with Black lambskinIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys, felt, rain protection, care booklet, dust bag and boxDimensions : 35 x 24 x 18 cm

View 1 of Lot 140: Limited Edition Black Swift and Toile De Camp Déchaînée Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2017

limited edition black swift and toile de camp déchaînée birkin 35 palladium hardware, 2017

Hermès Rose Lipstick Togo Birkin 40 Palladium Hardware, 2013

Hermès Rose Lipstick Togo Birkin 40 Palladium Hardware, 2013 The interior is lined with tonal leatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys and dust bagDimensions: 40 x 28 x 20 cm

View 1 of Lot 46: Rose Lipstick Togo Birkin 40 Palladium Hardware, 2013

rose lipstick togo birkin 40 palladium hardware, 2013

Hermès Bleu Brighton Birkin 40 Palladium Hardware, 2018

Hermès Bleu Brighton Birkin 40 Palladium Hardware, 2018 The interior is lined with tonal leatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys and dust bagDimensions: 40 x 28 x 20 cm

View 1 of Lot 134: Bleu Brighton Togo Birkin 40 Palladium Hardware, 2018

bleu brighton togo birkin 40 palladium hardware, 2018

Hermès Customized Saint Cyr Clemence Snoopy Birkin 30 Palladium Hardware, 2015

Hermès Customized Saint Cyr Clemence Snoopy Birkin 30 Palladium Hardware, 2015 The interior is lined with Tonal Chèvre leatherIncludes clochette, lock, keys, felt, rain protector, dust bag and boxDimensions: 30 x 22 x 16 cm

View 1 of Lot 132: Customized Saint Cyr Clémence Snoopy Birkin 30 Palladium Hardware, 2015

customized saint cyr clémence snoopy birkin 30 palladium hardware, 2015

Hermès Limited Edition Vert Moyen Swift and Canvas Cargo Birkin 25 Palladium Hardware, 2025

Hermès Limited Edition Vert Moyen Swift and Canvas Cargo Birkin 25 Palladium Hardware, 2025 The interior is lined with tonal canvas and leatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys, felt, dust bag and boxDimensions: 25 x 20 x 13 cm

View 1 of Lot 53: Limited Edition Vert Moyen Swift and Canvas Cargo Birkin 25 Palladium Hardware, 2025

limited edition vert moyen swift and canvas cargo birkin 25 palladium hardware, 2025

Hermès Bleu Navy Togo Birkin 25 Palladium Hardware, 2025

Hermès Bleu Navy Togo Birkin 25 Palladium Hardware, 2025 The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys, felt, dust bag and boxDimensions 25 x 19 x 14 cm

View 1 of Lot 69: Bleu Navy Togo Birkin 25 Palladium Hardware, 2025

bleu navy togo birkin 25 palladium hardware, 2025

Hermès Gold Togo Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2011

Hermès Gold Togo Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2011 The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre eatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys and dust bagDimensions : 35 x 25 x 18 cm

View 1 of Lot 92: Gold Togo Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2011

gold togo birkin 35 palladium hardware, 2011

Hermès Barénia Matte Mississippienssis Alligator Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2013

Hermès Barénia Matte Mississippienssis Alligator Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2013 The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys and dust bagDimensions : 35 x 25 x 18 cm CITES NOTICE: This lot must either be shipped to its final destination within Switzerland or personally picked up in Zurich. A buyer taking this lot outside of Switzerland is responsible for ensuring that they do so in accordance with all applicable Swiss laws and regulations. It is a buyer’s responsibility to ensure they are legally importing the lot into the destination country in full compliance with the laws of the country of importation. Please familiarize yourself with the applicable Swiss laws and the laws of the country of importation before bidding on this lot. A failure to obtain any required export and/or import permits from the applicable authority (and any consequences from failing to transport this lot in accordance with applicable laws and regulations) is not a ground for cancellation of the sale of the lot. Please note that the ability to obtain an export permit or certificate does not ensure the ability to obtain an import permit or certificate in another country, or vice versa. Should you choose to personally pick up the property from Sotheby’s, VAT will be applied against the purchase of the lot. Sotheby’s Post Sale Services can be reached by email (CH.CX@sothebys.com).

View 1 of Lot 12: Barénia Matte Mississippienssis Alligator Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2013

barénia matte mississippienssis alligator birkin 35 palladium hardware, 2013

Hermès Blue Electrique Shiny Porosus Crocodile Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2011

Hermès Blue Electrique Shiny Porosus Crocodile Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2011 The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys and dust bagDimensions : 35 x 25 x 18 cm Endangered species Sotheby’s cannot organize the shipping of this lot. This lot must be picked up in Zurich premises. A buyer taking this lot outside of Switzerland is responsible for ensuring that they do so in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. It is a buyer’s responsibility to ensure they are legally importing the lot into the destination country in full compliance with the laws of the country of importation. Sotheby's will not be able to provide any documentation for the export of these lots. Please familiarize yourself with the applicable EU and Swiss laws and the laws of the country of importation before bidding on this lot. A failure to obtain any required export and/or import permits from the applicable authority (and any consequences from failing to transport this lot in accordance with applicable laws and regulations) is not a ground for cancellation of the sale of the lot.

View 1 of Lot 33: Blue Electrique Shiny Porosus Crocodile Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2011

blue electrique shiny porosus crocodile birkin 35 palladium hardware, 2011

Hermès Biscuit Togo Birkin 35 Gold Hardware, 2003

Hermès Biscuit Togo Birkin 35 Gold Hardware, 2003 The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys, rain protection and dust bagDimensions : 35 x 25 x 18 cm

View 1 of Lot 161: Biscuit Togo Birkin 35 Gold Hardware, 2003

biscuit togo birkin 35 gold hardware, 2003

Hermès Lime Epsom Birkin 35 Gold Hardware, 2011

Hermès Lime Epsom Birkin 35 Gold Hardware, 2011 The interior is lined with tonal leatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys and dust bagDimensions 35 x 24 x 18 cm

View 1 of Lot 87: Lime Epsom Birkin 35 Gold Hardware, 2011

lime epsom birkin 35 gold hardware, 2011

Hermès Capucine and Gold Ostrich HSS Birkin 25 Permabrass Hardware, 2023

Hermès Capucine and Gold Ostrich HSS Birkin 25 Permabrass Hardware, 2023 The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys, dust bag and boxDimensions: 25 x 20 x 13 cm CITES NOTICE: This lot must either be shipped to its final destination within Switzerland or personally picked up in Zurich. A buyer taking this lot outside of Switzerland is responsible for ensuring that they do so in accordance with all applicable Swiss laws and regulations. It is a buyer’s responsibility to ensure they are legally importing the lot into the destination country in full compliance with the laws of the country of importation. Please familiarize yourself with the applicable Swiss laws and the laws of the country of importation before bidding on this lot. A failure to obtain any required export and/or import permits from the applicable authority (and any consequences from failing to transport this lot in accordance with applicable laws and regulations) is not a ground for cancellation of the sale of the lot. Please note that the ability to obtain an export permit or certificate does not ensure the ability to obtain an import permit or certificate in another country, or vice versa. Should you choose to personally pick up the property from Sotheby’s, VAT will be applied against the purchase of the lot. Sotheby’s Post Sale Services can be reached by email (CH.CX@sothebys.com).

View 1 of Lot 14: Capucine and Gold Ostrich HSS Birkin 25 Permabrass Hardware, 2023

capucine and gold ostrich hss birkin 25 permabrass hardware, 2023

Hermès Safran Ostrich Birkin 30 Gold Hardware, 2017

Hermès Safran Ostrich Birkin 30 Gold Hardware, 2017 Interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys and dust bagDimensions: 30 x 22 x 16 cm CITES NOTICE: This lot must either be shipped to its final destination within Switzerland or personally picked up in Zurich. A buyer taking this lot outside of Switzerland is responsible for ensuring that they do so in accordance with all applicable Swiss laws and regulations. It is a buyer’s responsibility to ensure they are legally importing the lot into the destination country in full compliance with the laws of the country of importation. Please familiarize yourself with the applicable Swiss laws and the laws of the country of importation before bidding on this lot. A failure to obtain any required export and/or import permits from the applicable authority (and any consequences from failing to transport this lot in accordance with applicable laws and regulations) is not a ground for cancellation of the sale of the lot. Please note that the ability to obtain an export permit or certificate does not ensure the ability to obtain an import permit or certificate in another country, or vice versa. Should you choose to personally pick up the property from Sotheby’s, VAT will be applied against the purchase of the lot. Sotheby’s Post Sale Services can be reached by email (CH.CX@sothebys.com).

View 1 of Lot 90: Safran Ostrich Birkin 30 Gold Hardware, 2017

safran ostrich birkin 30 gold hardware, 2017

Hermès Rose Pourpre Togo Birkin 30 Palladium Hardware, 2017

Hermès Rose Pourpre Togo Birkin 30 Palladium Hardware, 2017 The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys and dust bagDimensions : 30 x 22 x 16 cm

View 1 of Lot 48: Rose Pourpre Togo Birkin 30 Palladium Hardware, 2017

rose pourpre togo birkin 30 palladium hardware, 2017

Hermès Limited Edition Bleu Indigo and Rouge H Epsom Birkin 30 Gold Hardware, 2017

Hermès Limited Edition Bleu Indigo and Rouge H Epsom Birkin 30 Gold Hardware, 2017 The interior is lined with Bleu Indigo Chèvre leatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys and dust bagDimensions: 30 x 22 x 16 cm

View 1 of Lot 68: Limited Edition Bleu Indigo and Rouge H Epsom Birkin 30 Gold Hardware, 2017

limited edition bleu indigo and rouge h epsom birkin 30 gold hardware, 2017

Hermès Bleu Paon Togo Birkin 30 Palladium Hardware, 2019

Hermès Bleu Paon Togo Birkin 30 Palladium Hardware, 2019 The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys, rain protection and dust bagDimensions: 30 x 22 x 16 cm

View 1 of Lot 60: Bleu Paon Togo Birkin 30 Palladium Hardware, 2019

bleu paon togo birkin 30 palladium hardware, 2019

Hermès Vert Foncé Togo Birkin 30 Gold Hardware, 2016

Hermès Vert Foncé Togo Birkin 30 Gold Hardware, 2016 Interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leatherIncludes dust bagDimensions: 30 x 22 x 16 cm

View 1 of Lot 50: Vert Foncé Togo Birkin 30 Gold Hardware, 2016

vert foncé togo birkin 30 gold hardware, 2016

Hermès Fauve Barenia Birkin 25 Palladium Hardware, 2020

Hermès Fauve Barenia Birkin 25 Palladium Hardware, 2020 The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys and dust bagDimensions : 25 x 20 x 13 cm

View 1 of Lot 4: Fauve Barenia Birkin 25 Palladium Hardware, 2020

fauve barenia birkin 25 palladium hardware, 2020

Hermès Bleu Hydra Togo Birkin 25 Palladium Hardware, 2021

Hermès Bleu Hydra Togo Birkin 25 Palladium Hardware, 2021 The interior is lined in tonal Chèvre leatherIncludes dust bagDimensions: 25 x 20 x 13 cm

View 1 of Lot 65: Bleu Hydra Togo Birkin 25 Palladium Hardware, 2021

bleu hydra togo birkin 25 palladium hardware, 2021

Hermès Bleu Lin Clémence Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2012

Hermès Bleu Lin Clémence Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2012 The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leatherIncludes clochette, lock and 2 keysDimensions: 35 x 25 x 18 cm

View 1 of Lot 130: Bleu Lin Clémence Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2012

bleu lin clémence birkin 35 palladium hardware, 2012

Hermès Poussière Togo Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2016

Hermès Poussière Togo Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2016 The interior is lined in tonal Chèvre leatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys and dust bagDimensions: 35 x 25 x 18 cm

View 1 of Lot 102: Poussière Togo Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2016

poussière togo birkin 35 palladium hardware, 2016

Hermès Limited Edition Gold Barénia and Doblis Grizzly Birkin 35 Permabrass Hardware, 2012

Hermès Limited Edition Gold Barénia and Doblis Grizzly Birkin 35 Permabrass Hardware, 2012 The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys and dust bagDimensions: 35 x 25 x 18 cm

View 1 of Lot 10: Limited Edition Gold Barénia and Doblis Grizzly Birkin 35 Permabrass Hardware, 2012

limited edition gold barénia and doblis grizzly birkin 35 permabrass hardware, 2012

Hermès Etoupe Epsom Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2010

Hermès Etoupe Epsom Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2010 The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leatherIncludes clochette, lock, 2 keys, felt, rain protection, care booklet, dust bag and boxDimensions: 35 x 25 x 18 cm

View 1 of Lot 112: Etoupe Epsom Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2010

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