Supreme's Largest Archive Collection to Be Offered at Sotheby's Online Auction
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May 17, 2019

Supreme's Largest Archive Collection to Be Offered at Sotheby's Online Auction

Unique items like a pinhole machine and mini bike will be featured.

Sotheby's will hold an auction of "The Supreme Vault: 1998 – 2018," a collection from a private collector encompassing almost all accessories ever produced by Supreme. This online-exclusive auction will feature a significant archive, amassed over 20 years by US-based collector Yukio Takahashi, intertwining luxury, art, and skate culture.

The collection includes valuable Stern pinball machines, EVERLAST boxing series items (including a punching bag), Coleman mini bikes, and over 1,000 other items produced by Supreme over the past two decades, varying in price and rarity. Many of these will be offered without a reserve price.

The total estimated sale price for this auction is HKD 1.7 million / USD 220,000. Bids will be accepted online only from May 20, 10:00 AM (Hong Kong time) to May 28, 11:00 AM (Hong Kong time). Highlights will be on display at Hart Hall, H Queen’s in Central, Hong Kong, from May 24 to May 28.

Auction Details
Auction Method | Online Auction
Item Preview | Available from May 8, 2019, on the Sotheby's website (www.sothebys.com)
Exhibition Viewing | May 24 to May 28, 2019 (May 24-27: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, May 28: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
HART HALL, H QUEEN’S (G/F, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong)
*Advance booking required. Please inquire at ContemporaryHK@sothebys.com.
Bidding Period | May 20, 2019, 10:00 AM (Hong Kong time) to May 28, 11:00 AM (Hong Kong time)
*For the latest bidding information, please visit www.sothebys.com/supremevault.

Auction Details
Auction Method | Online Auction
Item Preview | Available from May 8, 2019, on the Sotheby's website (www.sothebys.com)
Exhibition Viewing | May 24 to May 28, 2019 (May 24-27: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, May 28: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
HART HALL, H QUEEN’S (G/F, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong)
*Advance booking required. Please inquire at ContemporaryHK@sothebys.com.
Bidding Period | May 20, 2019, 10:00 AM (Hong Kong time) to May 28, 11:00 AM (Hong Kong time)
*For the latest bidding information, please visit www.sothebys.com/supremevault.

Highlight Items

Supreme x Stern Pinball Machine
Estimated Price: HKD 400,000 – 600,000 / USD 50,000 – 80,000
When Supreme decides to produce a new accessory, they often collaborate with industry-leading brands. When they chose to release a pinball machine, it was naturally with Stern, the leader in pinball manufacturing. This iconic piece, featuring a fully customized game and branding, became one of the most expensive items Supreme and Stern have ever sold. Rumored to have a limited production run (uncertainly between 100 and 200 units), privately owned examples are exceptionally rare.

Supreme x EVERLAST Punching Bag
Estimated Price: HKD 80,000 – 120,000 / USD 10,000 – 15,000
Supreme founder James Jebbia is a boxing enthusiast, and the brand itself has consistently embraced combat sports imagery since 1997. Perhaps the most ambitious collaboration between the two brands was this punching bag, released in the Spring/Summer 2016 collection. The approximately 30kg bag features the red "Supreme" box logo on both sides, with "Lights Out" written below. To avoid difficulties for purchasers carrying it home from stores, it was sold exclusively through Supreme's official website. Due to its rarity, price, and high quality, it has become one of Supreme's most elusive products.

Supreme x Coleman Mini Bike
Estimated Price: HKD 50,000 – 70,000 / USD 6,000 – 8,000
In 2017, Supreme and Coleman teamed up for a special mini bike. The CT200U, emblazoned with the Supreme box logo, features a 196cc single-cylinder four-stroke OHV engine, a rugged metal frame, a 42-inch wheelbase, and a top speed of 24 mph (approx. 38 km/h). It was released as an online exclusive. With an initial retail price of $1,000 (excluding tax and shipping), this iconic bike quickly sold out, becoming a coveted item in Supreme's catalog.
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