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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Kelly 20 Sellier Tri-Color Vert Moyen, Mauve Pâle and Ardoise Epsom Palladium Hardware
$36,500.00
Condition 1 – PristineThe object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Material
- Epsom
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Vert Moyen, Mauve Pâle and Ardoise
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
- Notes
- Shown on a chain that is not included.
- Dimensions
- L 20 × H 14 × D 7 cm | L 7.9" × H 5.5" × D 2.8"
- Includes
- Lock and Strap
- 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 BagsThis Kelly 20 Sellier is built in three Epsom colors: Vert Moyen, a mid-tone green; Mauve Pâle, a soft powdery lilac; and Ardoise, a cool slate gray. The palette stays restrained, and palladium hardware keeps it cool.
Sellier construction gives the small Kelly sharp, structured lines, and it can be carried by the top handle or worn crossbody on the detachable strap.
Collector's Insight:
Three-color Kellys sit outside the standard palette program, requiring three matched Epsom hides cut and assembled so the panel boundaries align cleanly.
Resale Insight:
Multi-color configurations draw collectors building beyond the neutrals rather than first-time buyers, which narrows the audience but makes the piece difficult to replace once sold.
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.
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 +
This piece is final sale and is not eligible for return or refund. Full details in our Returns and Exchanges policy.
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How JANEFINDS authenticates-
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How we authenticate -
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Every piece is graded on the published JANEFINDS Standard, each tier defined in writing.
The Condition Guide