Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr Achieves White Glove Sale with Chanel Private Collection in Paris

On February 19, 2026, Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris conducted a white glove auction named 'Chanel: A Private Collection,' exclusively featuring Chanel items. The event showcased 367 lots from 1995 to 2023, highlighting designs by Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard across all seasons. Spanning 8 hours, the auction generated a total of €609,574, with every lot sold, achieving 100% sales by both lot and value. A notable highlight was a long black wool jacket from the Chanel Ready-to-Wear Cruise 2005 collection by Karl Lagerfeld, which fetched €6,400—eight times its estimated pre-sale value of €800-1,000. Additionally, a long black tweed coat was among the remarkable items, with the collection reflecting over two decades of Chanel's legacy and timeless elegance.