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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin 40 French Blue Fjord Gold Hardware
$23,000.00
Condition 2 – ExcellentFjord is a matte, heavily grained bull calfskin with a wider, flatter grain than Togo or Clemence and a characteristic vertical veining visible across the surface.
The object record
- Condition
- 2 – Excellent
- Date stamp
- O □ (2011)
- Material
- Fjord
- Made in
- France
- Color
- French Blue
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Handle drop
- 11 cm | 4.3"
- Interior
- Chèvre
- Dimensions
- L 40 × H 30 × D 21 cm | L 15.7" × H 11.8" × D 8.3"
- Includes
- Clochette, Lock, Keys
- Care
- Fjord: The name does not establish waterproofness. Protect from humidity, prolonged light and extreme heat, and seek an appropriate assessment before treatment. Care Guide
The story behind the Birkin
Originated in 1984 from a conversation between Jane Birkin and Hermès Executive Chairman Jean-Louis Dumas; its structural lineage traces to the Haut à Courroies. Familiar sizes are 25, 30, 35 and 40 cm, alongside miniature, shoulder and travel versions, in both Retourné and Sellier construction.
Discover Hermès Birkin BagsIt is among the most durable and scratch-resistant leathers Hermès has used, and one of the heaviest. Hermès phased Fjord out of regular production in the mid-2010s, placing this 2011 example within the leather's active period.
French Blue is a clear, saturated mid-blue that reads vivid against the matte Fjord surface, with Gold hardware setting a warm contrast that pulls the blue slightly warmer. The 40cm is the largest standard Birkin, a travel-scale format produced in lower volume in current Hermès allocation than the B25 through B35 range.
Collector's Insight:
Fjord's weight and structure suit the B40 travel scale, holding shape under load better than softer grains like Clemence. The grain's durability made it a favored choice for the larger formats during its production years.
Resale Insight:
Birkin 40 trades in a narrower market than the B30 and B35 daily-carry sizes, drawing travel-format buyers and collectors of the larger silhouette. In a now-discontinued leather and a saturated blue, this piece appeals to buyers sourcing a specific vintage-era configuration rather than current production.
Condition, defined +
Every piece is graded on the JANEFINDS five-tier scale: 1 Pristine, 2 Excellent, 3 Very Good, 4 Good, 5 Vintage, Well-Loved. Each tier is defined in writing in The Condition Guide.
The JANEFINDS standard +
Every piece is authenticated in-house and individually inspected, and ships with a JANEFINDS Certificate of Authenticity.
Delivery and payment +
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Payment: Credit-card acceptance and payment arrangements are determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact JANEFINDS to confirm the payment arrangements for your purchase. Billing details must match the card exactly.
Returns +
A return may be requested within 24 hours of delivery, with the security tag intact and the piece returned complete and in original condition. Approved returns carry a 5% restocking fee. Full details in our Returns and Exchanges policy.
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