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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.

Hermès’ original Birkin bag sells for $10M at auction
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

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