Hermès Kelly 28 in Braise Shiny Porosus Crocodile with Gold hardware
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The Sold Archive

Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier Braise Shiny Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware

Placed

Realized
$75,000–100,000

The object record

Condition
1 – Pristine
Material
Shiny Porosus Crocodile
Color
Braise
Metallic finish
Gold
JANEFINDS

The object record

Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier Braise Shiny Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware

Material
Shiny Porosus Crocodile
Made in
France
Color
Braise
Metallic finish
Gold
Dimensions
L 28 × H 22 × D 10 cm | L 11" × H 8.7" × D 3.9"
Strap drop
42 cm | 16.5"
Care
Porosus Crocodile Lisse: 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.

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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.

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Kelly 28 Sellier in Braise shiny Crocodile Porosus with gold hardware. Braise is Hermès' saturated true red, bright without veering orange, with depth that avoids the blue undertones of darker reds like Rouge H. On shiny Porosus, the color gains dimension across the polished scale surface: light reflects off each tile's center while deeper saturation collects in the channels, producing movement that changes with angle and lighting. Porosus has the finest, most uniform scale pattern of the crocodile species Hermès uses, tighter and more symmetrical than Niloticus or Mississippiensis. Gold hardware warms the red.

Sellier construction at 28 cm with exterior stitching and rigid panels. The structured format holds the crocodile taut, keeping the scale pattern crisp and the bag's geometry intact. D stamp, 2019 production. Pristine condition at six years old indicates unworn storage, as shiny crocodile shows handling marks, fingerprints, and moisture immediately.

Collector's Insight:
Shiny Porosus Crocodile 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:
The market demand for Kelly bags, particularly in the 28cm size, continues to outpace supply. This specific configuration is a staple for collectors seeking a balance of heritage and contemporary style.

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