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A rare 1985 Hermès Birkin bag, the first ever made for Jane Birkin, sold for €8.6 million ($10.1 million) at a Sotheby's auction in Paris. The winning bid, placed by an anonymous Japanese collector, surpasses all previous handbag auction records. The prototype bag, noticeably worn from Birkin's personal use, differs slightly from later production models. Its sale follows previous auctions in 1994 and 2000, with proceeds previously benefiting charity. This sale sets a new benchmark in the luxury handbag market.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.