







The Sold Archive
Hermès Birkin 30 Cactus Matte Alligator with Natural-Sable Matte Veau Butler and Palladium Hardware
Placed
- Realized
- $50,000–75,000
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Material
- Matte Alligator & Veau Butler
- Color
- Cactus (Matte Alligator) / Natural Sable (Veau Butler)
- 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 Birkin 30 in Cactus Matte Alligator with Natural Sable Veau Butler and Palladium hardware. The two-material construction pairs deep green Matte Alligator with Veau Butler, a smooth natural calfskin that develops patina over time, in a warm sable tone. Alligator Mississippiensis features wider, flatter scales than crocodile, with a distinctive umbilical scar pattern. The hide takes dye exceptionally well.
The 30cm is the balanced silhouette valued for its capacity as a functional day bag. Interior is lined in matching Chèvre leather with one zip pocket and one open pocket. Signature turn-lock closure, front flap, and sangles complete the hardware configuration.
Collector's Insight:
Matte Alligator 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. Mixed-material exotics are produced in smaller runs than single-skin bags.
Resale Insight:
The Birkin 30 is among the most consistently traded formats in the resale market. In a durable skin like Matte Alligator, it is a piece that holds value exceptionally well through daily use.
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