The first Birkin handbag prototype, sketched on an air sickness bag, achieved a record auction sale of 8.6 million euros, marking it as the second most valuable fashion item ever auctioned. The bidding began at 1 million euros and escalated rapidly, ultimately reaching 8.6 million euros with fees. The original Birkin, named after Jane Birkin, is now in a unique category, surpassed only by a pair of ruby red slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" that sold for $32.5 million. The auction was competitive, involving multiple bidders from various platforms.
The first Birkin handbag, sketched on an air sickness bag, sold for 8.6 million euros, becoming the second most valuable fashion item ever sold at auction.
The original Birkin bag, created for the late Jane Birkin, dominated the auction with a final bid of 7 million euros, astonishing the crowd.
The bidding started at 1 million euros, escalating rapidly amidst gasps and applause, leading to the final auction total of 8.6 million euros.
Only one fashion item has sold for more: a pair of ruby red slippers from "The Wizard of Oz," which sold for $32.5 million.
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