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Hermès Birkin 40 HAC Etoupe Clemence Palladium Hardware
$13,500.00
Condition 2 – ExcellentThe Haut à Courroies (HAC) is the original Hermès travel bag, first designed around 1900 to carry equestrian gear.
The object record
- Condition
- 2 – Excellent
- Material
- Clemence
- Made in
- France
- Color
- HAC Etoupe
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
- Dimensions
- L 40 × H 30 × D 21 cm | L 16" × H 12" × D 8"
- Care
- Taurillon Clémence: Semi-matte, with increasing suppleness. 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 rare 40cm Etoupe Clemence Birkin HAC reinterprets that heritage for modern collectors, offering a taller profile with shorter handles than the standard Birkin. The result is a bold, architectural silhouette that is both practical and striking. Etoupe, Hermès' most versatile gray-taupe, pairs effortlessly with palladium hardware for understated refinement.
Collector's Insight:
The HAC Birkin remains one of the most coveted variants in Hermès' travel lineage. At 40cm, it delivers presence and functionality in equal measure, a piece that embodies the maison's heritage while offering unmatched versatility for modern use.
Resale Insight:
The Birkin 40 is among the most consistently traded formats in the resale market. In a durable leather like Clemence, 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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How JANEFINDS authenticates-
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About Jane -
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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