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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Kelly 20 Mini II Sellier Fauve Matte Alligator Mini Barenia Palladium Hardware
$79,950.00
Condition 1 – PristineFauve is Hermès's warm saddle tan, and on matte alligator it reads honeyed rather than bright, the scale pattern carrying the surface through texture instead of shine.
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Date stamp
- K (2025)
- Material
- Matte Alligator
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Fauve
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
- Handle drop
- 4.4 cm | 1.7"
- Strap drop
- 47 cm | 18.5"
- Dimensions
- L 20 × H 12 × D 6 cm | L 7.9" × H 4.7" × D 2.4"
- Includes
- Full Set
- Care
- Alligator Mat: Exotic skin is not interchangeable with other leathers for treatment: a product intended for one may be unsuitable for another. Protect from humidity, prolonged light and extreme heat, and seek an appropriate assessment before treatment. Care Guide
The story behind the Kelly
Created in the 1930s by Robert Dumas as a women's bag with straps: a trapezoid with two triangular gussets, a cutout flap, a handle and two side straps. It took the Kelly name in 1956, when Grace Kelly made it famous. Sellier construction keeps the seams on the outside for a more defined outline; Retourné construction turns them inside for softer edges. The leather does not decide the construction: Box calf Kellys are recorded in both.
Discover Hermès Kelly BagsThe Kelly 20 Mini II in Sellier construction keeps sharp, externally stitched edges at a compact scale, and palladium hardware adds a cool contrast to the warm tone.
Collector's Insight:
Matte alligator hides light marks better than shiny, and in a warm neutral like Fauve it is one of the most wearable ways to carry an exotic Mini Kelly.
Resale Insight:
On a matte exotic Mini Kelly, buyers check the corners, the flap edge and the handle for scuffs and scale damage, which cannot be resurfaced.
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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The Condition Guide