Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin 35 Sellier Rainbow Sunset Abricot/Bleu Agate/Magnolia/Rouge Casaque Epsom Palladium Hardware
The object record
- Condition
- 2 – Excellent
- Material
- Epsom
- Color
- Abricot, Bleu Agate, Magnolia and Rouge Casaque
- 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 BagsThe Rainbow Sunset Birkin runs four horizontal bands of Epsom across the bag: Abricot at the top panel and handles, Bleu Agate at the sangles and turn-lock band, Magnolia across the center and Rouge Casaque at the base. Each band is a separate panel joined at a clean horizontal seam.
Sellier construction, with exterior stitching and rigid edges, holds the four panels flat and keeps the color bands sharply defined, and Epsom's even embossed grain gives every color the same texture. Palladium hardware stays neutral against the palette.
Collector's Insight:
The Sunset differs from the earlier Rainbow Birkin, which used vertical color panels. Here the colors run horizontally, so the seams must align cleanly across the front, back and gussets.
Resale Insight:
On a multicolor Birkin, buyers check each seam for alignment and the lighter panels, Magnolia especially, for color transfer and marks, along with the usual corners and handles.
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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