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.

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Hermès White Matte Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Kelly 28 Retourné Palladium Hardware, 2019

Hermès White Matte Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Kelly 28 Retourné Palladium Hardware, 2019 愛馬仕白色啞光尼羅鱷皮28公分Retourné内縫喜馬拉雅凱莉包，配鍍鈀金屬件，2019年 The interior is lined with Gris Cendré Chèvre leatherIncludes strap, clochette, lock, keys, care booklet, raincoat, dust bag and boxDimensions: 28 x 22 x 10 cm CITES NOTICE: Please note that this lot includes endangered species. This lot must either be delivered to its final destination within Hong Kong or personally picked up in Hong Kong. A buyer taking this lot outside of Hong Kong is responsible for ensuring that they do so in accordance with all applicable Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong 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. Please refer to the Guide for Buyers at Auction and Conditions of Business for Buyers for additional information. Sotheby’s Client Experience can be reached by email (HK.CX@sothebys.com).

View 1 of Lot 533: White Matte Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Kelly 28 Retourné Palladium Hardware, 2019

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Hermès White Matte Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Kelly 25 Retourné Palladium Hardware, 2020

Hermès White Matte Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Kelly 25 Retourné Palladium Hardware, 2020 愛馬仕白色啞光尼羅鱷皮25公分Retourné內縫喜馬拉雅凱莉包，配鍍鈀金屬件，2020年 The interior is lined with Gris Cendré Chèvre leatherIncludes strap, clochette, lock, keys, felt, care booklet, raincoat, dust bag and boxDimensions: 25 x 19 x 9 cm CITES NOTICE: ﻿ Please note that this lot includes endangered species. This lot must either be delivered to its final destination within Hong Kong or personally picked up in Hong Kong. A buyer taking this lot outside of Hong Kong is responsible for ensuring that they do so in accordance with all applicable Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong 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. Please refer to the Guide for Buyers at Auction and Conditions of Business for Buyers for additional information. Sotheby’s Client Experience can be reached by email (HK.CX@sothebys.com).

View 1 of Lot 504: White Matte Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Kelly 25 Retourné Palladium Hardware, 2020

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Hermès Kelly 28 Retourné Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Mat Blanc Garniture Palladium, 2023

Hermès Kelly 28 Retourné Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Mat Blanc Garniture Palladium, 2023 Intérieur doublé de cuir de Chèvre Gris CendréInclus bandoulière, clochette, cadenas, 2 clés, feutre, protège pluie, dust bag et boiteDimensions: 28 x 22 x 11 cm Hermès White Matte Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Kelly 28 Retourné Palladium Hardware, 2023 The interior is lined with Gris Cendré Chèvre leatherIncludes strap, clochette, lock, 2 keys, felt, rain protection, dust bag and boxDimensions: 28 x 22 x 11 cm Endangered species Sotheby’s cannot organize the shipping of this lot. This lot must be picked up in Paris premises. A buyer taking this lot outside of the EU is responsible for ensuring that they do so in accordance with all applicable EU 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 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. When collecting the lot from Sotheby's, VAT will be applied to the purchase of the lot. Espèces menacées Ce lot ne pourra faire l’objet d’un transport organisé par Sotheby’s. Le lot devra être collecté en personne dans nos locaux. Un acheteur qui transporte ce lot en dehors de l’Union Européenne est responsable de s’assurer qu’il le fait conformément à toutes les lois et réglementations applicables au sein de l’Union Européenne. Il est également de la responsabilité de l’acheteur de s’assurer qu’il importe légalement le lot dans le pays de destination en conformité avec la réglementation du pays d’importation. Sotheby’s ne sera pas en mesure de fournir quelconque documentation permettant l’export de ces lots. Nous vous invitons à prendre connaissance des lois applicables dans l’Union Européenne et les lois du pays d’importation avant d’enchérir sur ce lot. Le défaut d’obtention d’un permis d’exportation et/ou d’importation requis auprès de l’autorité compétente ne constitue pas un motif d’annulation de la vente du lot. Lors du retrait du lot chez Sotheby’s, la TVA sera appliquée sur l’achat du lot.

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