Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin 25 Sellier Mauve Pale Epsom Palladium Hardware
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Material
- Epsom
- Color
- Mauve Pâle
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
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 BagsSellier construction brings the Kelly's outward stitching to the Birkin: sharp edges, stitching visible along every seam and a more rigid, architectural outline than the standard Retourné Birkin.
Mauve Pâle is a soft, powdery pink-lilac, and Epsom's embossed grain holds both the color and the Sellier's crisp lines without softening. Palladium hardware keeps the pastel cool.
Collector's Insight:
The Sellier Birkin arrived after several years of development following an early prototype, and Epsom is the leather best suited to it, rigid enough to hold the outward-stitched edges.
Resale Insight:
Pale Epsom resists scratches but shows marks and color transfer at the corners and handles, which are the first places buyers look.
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 +
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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