Hermès’ original Birkin bag sells for $10M at auction
Jane Birkin’s personal Hermès prototype sold for $10 million at Sotheby’s Paris, with a Japanese buyer securing the iconic piece after a fierce bidding war.
Auctioneer Aurélie Vandevoorde is pictured during the sale of Jane Birkin's bag for a record 8.58 million euros ($10 million) at Sotheby's on July 10, 2025 in Paris, France. Image: Getty Images
Auctioneer Aurélie Vandevoorde is pictured during the sale of Jane Birkin's bag for a record 8.58 million euros ($10 million) at Sotheby's on July 10, 2025 in Paris, France. Image: Getty Images