The Pochette Métis was launched in 2013 and was the last handbag introduced under Marc Jacobs, who had been Louis Vuitton's creative director since 1997. Sotheby's says it was inspired by the Monceau, a classic Vuitton briefcase.
It is a structured but compact satchel, with two interior compartments and an exterior zip pocket to keep things organised. A detachable, adjustable strap means it can be worn across the body or on the shoulder as well as carried by its top handle.
The bag is made in Monogram canvas and a range of limited-edition patterns, and its arrival came at the end of an era: Nicolas Ghesquière took over as creative director later that year.