Estimation and expertise of Louis Vuitton trunks, suitcases and luggage

If you own a Louis Vuitton trunk, and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will offer you their appraisal services. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your object, and provide you with a precise estimate of its current market value. Then, if you want to sell your trunk, we'll point you in the right direction to get the best possible price. The price of a Vuitton trunk can vary according to the year, the leather, the edition (limited or not), and sometimes the sponsor or the person to whom it belonged.

Rating and value of a Louis Vuitton trunk

The trunk is one of the most sought-after items from Vuitton, it is one of the rarest objects on the market today. Its success is unquestionable. The price at which it sells on the art and auction market ranges from €200 to €330 000, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to your Vuitton trunks. In 2018, an aluminum " explorer " trunk sold for €180,900, despite being estimated at €56,000 to €112,00 by Christie's.

Rating and value from the simplest to the most requested Vuitton trunk

Reasons to sell a Vuitton trunk

The Vuitton trunk is a collector's item from now on, before being a travel tool. Indeed, unlike the large Bikins still used for travel, very few trunks are still used for their original purpose. The House of Vuitton itself owns some and exhibits them in its foundation.

A singular object

The Louis Vuitton trunk is the object that sealed the House's reputation. When Louis Vuitton founded his leather goods house in 1854, the trunks then used mainly by the haute bourgeoisie for travel were curved. Louis Vuitton had the idea of creating a practical, easy-to-use product for his customers. The straight lines, the rectangle and the fact that the material was rigid made it easier to stack the trunks. These included wardrobe trunks, jewelry trunks, car trunks and medicine trunks. Empress Eugénie was quickly won over by the product, and the company was commissioned to pack her belongings when she traveled. Later, Louis' son Georges took over the management of the company and had to deal with counterfeiting. It was then that he created the now world-famous and internationally copied monogram of the house. The first trunks therefore have no monogrammed leather or metal.

The trend around the trunk

The trunk stands out from other home collectibles, such as the sought-after Alma. However, it is generally available for sale without too much delay. In concrete terms, the company still produces trunks, but at a very high price: 125,000 euros for the Vendôme trunk (limited edition out of stock). The company has taken up this model to create a "rolling trunk", in other words, a suitcase inspired by the original trunk design. However, it's very difficult to get hold of the actual travel trunks produced in the 19th century. That's why the auction market for this particular item works so well - there's always demand, and often supply.

Recognizing an original Vuitton trunk

The counterfeit market is increasingly strong in making various items look like luxury goods. On online platforms, the resale of these items is steadily increasing, and many customers are being tricked. That's why, even if techniques exist to recognize a genuine item, such as looking at the seams, or the inscription of the serial number inside, it's essential if you think you own a trunk to have it appraised, especially the smaller and newer ones that are very easy to copy today.

Knowing the definite value of the object 

If you happen to own a Vuitton trunk, or think you might, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using our form on our website. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you promptly with an estimate of your trunk's market value, and will also provide you with all the relevant information. If you wish to sell your product, you will also be accompanied by our specialists in order to benefit from alternatives to sell it at the best possible price, taking into account the inclinations of the market.