Chanel in Demand in the Saleroom

Chanel was certainly the name to watch in the Tennants Auctioneers’ inaugural Fabulous Designer Fashion Sale on 12^th November, when handbags and jewellery by the famed fashion house were snapped up by buyers.

Leading the was a much-coveted Chanel Quilted Black Double-Flap Shoulder Bag, one of the most recognisable handbags in the world, which more than doubled the top estimate to sell for £2,700 (plus buyer’s premium). A Chanel Black Patent Uni Classic Handbag sold well, too, at £2,200. Chanel costume jewellery attracted a great deal of interest, and competitive bidding pushed prices well above estimate. Highlights included a Simulated Pearl Necklace by Chanel (sold for £850), and a Black Resin Pendant on Chain and Two Pairs of Drop Earrings, both by Chanel (sold for £600).

Lots from the luxury brand Hermès sold strongly too. Indeed, the top lot of the sale was a Hermès Taupe Leather Haut à Courroies 40 Bag, made circa 2015, which sold for £5,500 and a smart Hermès Kelly Sac a Depeche briefcase from circa 2007 sold for £3,500. The classic Hermès silk scarves in the sale all sold well above their estimates, with ‘Fantaises Indiennes’ designed by Loic Dubigeon selling for £220 and ‘Collier de Chiens’ designed by Virginie Jamin selling for £220.

Elsewhere in the sale a Gianni Versace Silver Photograph Frame sold for £320, a 2004 Tom Ford for Gucci Dragon Pearl Handbag sold for £750, and a Louis Vuitton Trouville Tote Multicolore Monogram Handbag sold for £420.

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