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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin 35 Gris Tourterelle Ostrich Palladium Hardware
$38,000.00
Condition 2 – ExcellentFor years Hermès has made practically no Ostrich bags over 35cm, as sourcing quality skins of size has become increasingly difficult.
The object record
- Condition
- 2 – Excellent
- Material
- Ostrich
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Gris Tourterelle
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
- Dimensions
- L 35 × H 25 × D 18 cm | L 14" × H 10" × D 7"
- 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 BagsThis 35cm Birkin is rare not only for its size but also its color. Gris Tourterelle Ostrich has long been a favorite of Hermès lovers, the soft gray background is contrasted beautifully with the dark gray quills. Paired with Palladium hardware this unusual exotic neutral has been maintained in excellent condition with the plastic intact on the hardware, and is rarely seen on the market today.
The 35cm is the original size designed for Jane Birkin in 1984, balanced silhouette valued for its capacity as a functional day bag. Interior is lined in matching Chevre leather with one zip pocket and one open pocket. Signature turn-lock closure, front flap, and sangles complete the hardware configuration.
Collector's Insight:
Ostrich 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 Birkin 35 is among the most consistently traded formats in the resale market. In a durable leather like Ostrich, it is built to be carried regularly rather than saved for occasions.
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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Why JANEFINDS
How JANEFINDS authenticates-
30+
Years of Hermès scholarship, collection, and authentication.
About Jane -
$2.8M+
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About JANEFINDS -
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How we authenticate -
Five tiers
Every piece is graded on the published JANEFINDS Standard, each tier defined in writing.
The Condition Guide