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Louis Vuitton X UNICEF Time Unity Object \u2013 Credit: Louis Vuitton<\/p>\nLouis Vuitton have announced the auction of a one-of-a-kind objet d\u2019art to celebrate 10-years of partnership with UNICEF \u2013 Check it out below<\/p>\n
The one-of-a-kind Louis Vuitton Unity Time Object has been created as a marker of the 10-year partnership between the House and UNICEF.<\/p>\n
Inspired by the world of sport, the time piece\u2019s design comes from the House\u2019s recognisable Monogram canvas ball through a further artistic lens. The auction will support UNICEF\u2019s vital life-saving humanitarian work for vulnerable children.<\/p>\n
As Matthieu Hegi, La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton artistic director, said: \u201cFor this Louis Vuitton Unity Time Object, we chose a soccer ball \u2013 a theme that the House has long explored. We were inspired to create this special piece of art that integrates subtle references to Louis Vuitton\u2019s DNA and codes, while seamlessly merging our legacy with its modernity and contemporary vision of time.\u201d<\/p>\n
What are the details of the Unity Time Object?<\/p>\n
The structure itself was designed with showcasing the beauty of the clocks inner workings, which was been developed by Swiss mechanical movement maker L\u2019Ep\u00e9e 1839.<\/p>\n
Therefore, the object brings together the expertise of La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton watchmaking, L\u2019Ep\u00e9e 1839, and the House\u2019s savoir-faire in trunkmaking.<\/p>\n
The design featured open clockwork showcased beneath interlinked hexagonal and pentagonal shapes which are interlinked to mimic the sporty geometric football pattern.<\/p>\n
Louis Vuitton X UNICEF Time Unity Object \u2013 Credit: Louis Vuitton<\/p>\n
Polished accents of golden brackets, studs, and corners are a nod to the same protective elements which are used across Louis Vuitton trunks. Structurally, the use of these elements are essential for the clock, using a House staple in a unique form.<\/p>\n
A sculpted golden steel dome forms the upper half of the clock. The hours and minutes are displayed on two rotating discs, the fluid motion of which has been enhanced by the open clockwork.<\/p>\n
As for finer details, Louis Vuitton\u2019s iconic Monogram motif and flowers have been used to craft the minute track. With this, the top of the cylinder featured the \u2018Louis Vuitton Paris\u2019 stamped signature.<\/p>\n
A subtle but delicate detail is that to wind the clock or set the time a key is required to insert in either the top or the side of the timepiece.<\/p>\n
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Louis Vuitton X UNICEF Unity Time Object and key \u2013 Credit: Louis Vuitton<\/p>\n
A ring of diamonds is featured across the hexagon and pentagon apertures for the hour and minute displays. Each of the 144 white diamonds for the hours and 120 black diamonds for the minutes, for 1.03 carats in total, were delicately hand-set.<\/p>\n
What are the features of the trunk?<\/p>\n
The House has more than 170 years of trunkmaking expertise under it\u2019s belt, which is why the piece is presented in a trophy-style trunk crafted in the matching emblematic Louis Vuitton Monogram canvas.<\/p>\n
Handcrafted by Louis Vuitton\u2019s expert artisans, the exterior of the trunk is finished with a leather trim and the iconic the brass corner protectors, lock and clasps that have been used on Louis Vuitton trunks since the 1860s.<\/p>\n
As it is such a special piece, it was crafted at the House\u2019s historic workshop in Asni\u00e8res, just outside Paris. This particular workshop is where Louis Vuitton creates their most rare and special-order pieces.<\/p>\n
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Louis Vuitton X UNICEF Time Unity Object Trunk \u2013 Credit: Louis VuittonWhen will the piece be auctioned?<\/p>\n
The dedicated auction will take place at Sotheby\u2019s in June from 9th to 18th. It is being auctioned alongside REBONDS books and Louis Vuitton footballs which have been signed by celebrities.<\/p>\n
The signed footballs include signatures from Louis Vuitton brand ambassador, Thai rapper, singer, and GOT7 member BamBam and American actors Chlo\u00eb Grace Moretz and Josh Hartnett.<\/p>\n
The hammer price of the piece will be donated to UNICEF. The estimate is available upon request to Sothebys<\/a>.<\/p>\n Brahm Wachter, Sotheby\u2019s Head of Modern Collectables, noted: \u201cWatches and sport alike are driven by deeply engaged collector communities, and we are thrilled to bring these worlds together through this sale. It is all the more rewarding to collaborate on an initiative that will support UNICEF\u2019s vital work with children around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n Where can I see it? The piece and its trunk are currently travelling internationally throughout events and stores across the globe.<\/p>\n Paris, London Dubai, Hong Kong, and Singapore house the piece before it makes it\u2019s way to New York for an exclusive celebration dinner attended by celebrities, partners and the media.<\/p>\n A free public exhibition where the timepiece can be viewed will be open once it\u2019s made it\u2019s way to New York. It will be on display rom the 11th to the 18th of June. The listing is also available on the Sothebys website where you can access imagery of the pieces on offer.<\/p>\n Like this? Check out as the historic emerald jewel linked to the last King of Ireland goes on sale<\/a> and see the Cartier watch which sells for $2 million at Geneva Auction<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Louis-Vuitton-Unity-Time-Object-and-Trunk.png\")
Louis Vuitton X UNICEF Unity Time Object and trunk \u2013 Credit: Louis Vuitton<\/p>\n