Louis Vuitton trunks collecting guide
As Christie’s presents Part II of the largest single-owner collection of Louis Vuitton trunks ever offered at auction, here’s everything you need to know about this enduring staple of style and elegance — from signature materials and the origins of the ‘Ideal’ to special-orders and limited-editions
Louis Vuitton trunks offered in Legendary Trunks: A European Private Collection Part II, until 1 July 2025 at Christie’s Online. From bottom left: a rare, monogram canvas doll wardrobe trunk with brass hardware, circa 1930 (sold for :€13,860); a monogram canvas hat trunk with brass hardware, 1912, and a monogram canvas hat trunk with brass hardware, circa 1950 (from a group of three, €20,160); a brown and beige striped canvas men’s Low 110 trunk with brass hardware, 1889 (€23,940); and a rare, monogram canvas Explorator’s camp bed trunk brass hardware, 1911 (€25,200)
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