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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Mini Constance 18 Ombre Lizard Palladium Hardware
$38,500.00
The object record
- Condition
- 2 – Excellent
- Material
- Lizard
- Color
- Ombré
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
The story behind the Constance
In 1967, Jean-Louis Dumas asked a designer to create a bag for Hermès; she named it after her newborn daughter, Constance. A structured shoulder bag defined by its H clasp, which opens on a spring mechanism hidden at each side of the bar and serves as both closure and signature. Produced in Mini (18 cm), standard (24 cm) and Élan (approximately 25 cm); a Micro at approximately 14 cm has appeared in limited production runs.
Discover Hermès Constance BagsThis Hermès Mini Constance 18 in rare Ombre Lizard is a striking example of how texture and color can tell a story. Produced in 2010, the soft gradient of the exotic skin, ranging from ivory to taupe to slate gray, evokes a painterly twilight effect that is subtle yet commanding. Each scale shimmers under light with delicate brilliance, framed by the minimalist lines of the Constance silhouette.
The cool elegance of Palladium hardware perfectly offsets the warmth and complexity of the ombre tones, enhancing the bag’s visual balance. Its compact size makes it ideal for evening elegance or refined daytime styling. As with all exotic Hermès skins, this piece is the product of meticulous craftsmanship and intense rarity, rendering it as much an objet d’art as it is a functional accessory.
Collector's Insight:
Lizard production is constrained by raw material scarcity and limited annual output. Allocation within Hermès exotic bag production is among the most selective in the house.
Resale Insight:
Accessories in high-demand colors and materials like this continue to see strong performance on the secondary market due to limited boutique availability.
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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