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Hermès Kelly 20 Mini II Sellier Craie Epsom Gold Hardware
$53,837.00
Condition 1 – PristineTwenty centimeters in Sellier construction.
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Date stamp
- K (2025)
- Material
- Epsom
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Craie
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- 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"
- Care
- 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 BagsExternal stitching, rigid panels, edges that hold their geometry. The Mini II added a shoulder strap to the original Mini Kelly format;crossbody carry that the first generation didn't offer. At this scale, the Kelly silhouette becomes jewelry as much as bag; capacity is limited to phone, cards, lipstick.
Craie Epsom with Gold hardware. Craie is Hermès's chalk white;warmer than Blanc, less yellow than Nata. It reads as off-white in most lighting conditions, which makes it more forgiving than pure white while maintaining the visual impact of a light neutral. Epsom's pressed grain reinforces the Sellier structure and resists color transfer better than smooth leathers. Gold hardware warms the cool leather.
Collector's Insight:
Craie Mini Kelly IIs represent the intersection of neutral versatility and compact format. Epsom at this scale maintains structure without adding weight; the pressed grain also protects light-colored leather from the color transfer that affects smooth finishes. Gold hardware against Craie is a classic pairing;warm metal, cool leather.
Resale Insight:
Mini Kelly IIs in pale neutrals trade consistently on the secondary market. Craie with Gold hardware appeals to collectors seeking a light-colored bag that works across seasons. Current-year production in pristine condition means no concerns about handle darkening or corner wear that affect older light-colored examples.
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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