Value 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 value on the current market. 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 Vuitton's most sought-after items, and one of the rarest on the market today. Its success is unquestionable. The price at which it sells on the art and auction markets 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, while it was estimated at between €56,000 and €112,00 by Christie's.

Rating and value from the simplest to the most sought-after Vuitton trunks

Reasons to sell a Vuitton trunk

The Vuitton trunk is now a collector's item, 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 Vuitton fashion house itself owns some, and exhibits them in its foundation.

A singular object

The Louis Vuitton trunk is the object that sealed the company's reputation. When Louis Vuitton founded his leather goods company 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 had no monogrammed leather or metal.

The trunk trend

The trunk stands out from the house's other 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 this model and created 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, manufacturing a variety of items and passing them off as luxury goods. On online platforms, the resale of these items is steadily increasing, and many customers are being tricked. That's why, even if there are techniques for recognizing a genuine item, such as looking at the seams or the serial number inside, it's essential if you think you own a trunk to have it appraised, especially the smaller, more recent ones which are now very easy to copy.

To know the certain 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 the form on our website. A member of our team of experts and chartered auctioneers will contact you promptly with an estimate of your trunk's market value, as well as any relevant information. If you wish to sell your product, our specialists will also be on hand to help you find alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.