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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin 40 Rouge Vif Ostrich Gold Hardware
$64,195.00
Condition 3 – Very GoodBirkin 40 in Rouge Vif Ostrich with Gold hardware.
The object record
- Condition
- 3 – Very Good
- Date stamp
- W ○ (1993)
- Material
- Ostrich
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Rouge Vif
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Handle drop
- 11 cm | 4.3"
- Dimensions
- L 40 × H 30 × D 21 cm | L 15.7" × H 11.8" × D 8.3"
- Care
- Autruche: 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 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 BagsRouge Vif on Ostrich at 40 cm gives the quill pattern maximum surface area. The follicle dots are more widely spaced on Ostrich than any other exotic, and at this scale they read as a defining texture rather than a subtle detail. Rouge Vif is a pure saturated red with no brown or orange pull. At 40 cm this is a travel or oversize daily piece, not a standard handbag.
Collector's Insight:
Ostrich Birkin 40s are rare on the secondary market. The 40 cm size receives a fraction of the production allocation that 25 and 30 do, and pairing it with an exotic skin narrows output further. Ostrich was absent from Hermès allocation in 2025 and returned in 2026, which has renewed interest across all Ostrich production years.
Resale Insight:
The 40 cm format serves a different buyer than smaller sizes: someone who needs genuine capacity and treats the bag functionally. Ostrich at condition 3 indicates a piece that has been carried and used as intended. The skin's natural durability means it holds up under use better than shiny crocodile or Box Calf would at the same condition grade.
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.
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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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