Louis Vuitton trunks, the auction from Christie's closed with a total of €1.151.766, or 140% of the low estimate, with 90% of the lots sold and half exceeding their high estimates. This second sale reaffirms collectors’ enthusiasm for objects that lie at the intersection of tradition, design and luxury.
Louis Vuitton trunks: iconic and rare pieces up for auction
The number of participants in This auction has surpassed that of 2024, demonstrating the growing interest that these historic travel objects are arousing among a demanding and international clientele. An exceptional result brings the combined total of the two sales to 3,4 million euro, confirming the remarkable momentum that characterizes this category. Once again, this second auction offered a carefully curated selection that traced the evolution of the design and use of trunks over the decades, presenting iconic pieces, rare models and emblematic creations.
Among the most sought-after items were two zinc exploration trunks, designed to withstand the harshest conditions. Rare on the market, both doubled their low estimates, selling for 100.800 and 88.200 euros respectively. Another highlight was a shoe trunk inspired by the famous Lily Pons model, sold for 81.900 euros, almost six times the minimum estimate. Among the most sought-after objects, a crocodile and tortoiseshell beauty case, demonstrating the sophistication of Louis Vuitton's bespoke commissions, sold for 63.000 euros. A cigar trunk, designed to hold up to 1.000 cigars, reached 56.700 euros, far exceeding the initial estimate of 30.000 euros. Even a military style bed trunk attracted attention, reaching 32.760 euros.
