Christie's is auctioning off more than 100 Louis Vuitton trunks, with a high estimate of $2.3 million for the entire collection.
. Over the years, one intense collector has amassed more than 100 versions of the marque’s signature case—and they’re finally ready to part with the traveling valises.Next month, Christie’s will offer the largest private collection of Louis Vuitton trunks to ever come to auction. Called Legendary Trunks: A European Private Collection, the auction is estimated to bring in a whopping 1.4 million euros to 2.1 million euros .
Gourmands will delight to find a couple of food-themed trunks among the offerings: A shiny brown alligator valise circa 1980 contains a caviar set with four shot glasses . And a monogrammed canvas trunk from 2004 was specially made to hold a birthday cake, a cake cutter, and a set of forks .Elsewhere, bibliophiles may enjoy a version of Louis Vuitton’s library trunk, initially designed for Hemingway.
The online auction kicks off June 19 and runs through July 3, with the collection on view to the public in Paris from June 19 to June 24.Tori Latham is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. She was previously a copy editor at The Atlantic, and has written for publications including The Cut and The Hollywood Reporter.
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