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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin 40 HAC Etoupe Clemence Palladium Hardware
$13,500.00
The object record
- Condition
- 2 – Excellent
- Material
- Clemence
- Color
- HAC Etoupe
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
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 BagsThe Haut à Courroies (HAC) is the original Hermès travel bag, first designed around 1900 to carry equestrian gear. This rare 40cm Etoupe Clemence Birkin HAC reinterprets that heritage for modern collectors, offering a taller profile with shorter handles than the standard Birkin. The result is a bold, architectural silhouette that is both practical and striking. Etoupe, Hermès' most versatile gray-taupe, pairs effortlessly with palladium hardware for understated refinement.
Collector's Insight:
The HAC Birkin remains one of the most coveted variants in Hermès' travel lineage. At 40cm, it delivers presence and functionality in equal measure, a piece that embodies the maison's heritage while offering unmatched versatility for modern use.
Resale Insight:
The Birkin 40 is among the most consistently traded formats in the resale market. In a durable leather like Clemence, it is built to be carried regularly rather than saved for occasions.
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 +
Domestic: FedEx Direct Signature, no additional fee unless noted. International: FedEx International Priority; duties and taxes may apply at destination. We do not ship to P.O. boxes. Orders ship within two business days of inventory and payment confirmation; contact us for expedited service.
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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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