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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Kelly 20 Mini II Sellier Tri-Color Gold, Nata and Noir Epsom Palladium Hardware
$33,500.00
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Material
- Epsom
- Color
- Gold, Nata and Noir
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
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 BagsThis Kelly 20 Mini II is built in three Epsom neutrals: a Gold body, Nata sangles, and a Noir handle and strap. The three work as one palette rather than competing, and Epsom's pressed grain holds each color evenly.
Inside, the lining is Bleu Saphir lambskin, a hidden fourth color that appears only when the bag opens. Sellier construction keeps the edges sharp, and palladium hardware cools the warm Gold body.
Collector's Insight:
Every extra color on a Mini Kelly adds cutting and assembly work, and a contrast lining like this one adds a detail most versions lack.
Resale Insight:
On a multicolor Mini Kelly, buyers check the pale Nata sangles for marks and color transfer, along with the corners and handle.
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 +
Domestic: FedEx Direct Signature, no additional fee unless noted. International: FedEx International Priority; duties and taxes may apply at destination. We do not ship to P.O. boxes. Orders ship within two business days of inventory and payment confirmation; contact us for expedited service.
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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