Wannenes Luxury Bag Auction in Monte Carlo on July 7

Wannenes will hold its 'Sacs de Luxe et Accessoires' auction on July 7 at the Hôtel Metropole in Monte Carlo, featuring a curated selection of luxury bags and accessories from international private collections. Highlights include a Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 in jade green Epsom leather (lot 497, estimate €10,000-12,000), several Hermès Birkin 35 models—a white Togo from 2004 (lot 475, €7,000-11,000), an anise green Togo purchased at the Hermès boutique in Dubai in 2008 (lot 484, €7,000-10,000), and a 2005 Birkin 35 Crinoline combining leather and striped fabric in burgundy and beige with gold finishes (lot 499, €8,000-10,000). Chanel offerings include an XXL Runway shopper bag in white leather with multicolor sequin geometric pattern from Karl Lagerfeld's 2014 runway (lot 495, €1,000-2,000) and a Chanel Gripoix floral choker necklace from the Autumn 2014 collection in gold-tone metal, multicolor glass paste, faux pearls, and rhinestones (lot 448, €2,500-5,000). Alberto Carminati, Wannenes department expert, notes the sale reflects the luxury market's evolution toward quality and desirability, with rare objects that evoke emotion and interest.