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Hermès Birkin 40 Bleu Électrique Shiny Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware

Sale price$95,000.00 USD

Hermès Birkin 40 Bleu Électrique Shiny Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware

The Hermès Birkin 40 in **Bleu Électrique Shiny Porosus Crocodile** is a commanding statement of rarity and scale. **Bleu Électrique** is celebrated as one of the most vibrant, high-voltage blues in the maison's archive, offering a saturation that remains bright even in low light. Here, it is applied to **Porosus Crocodile** (*Crocodylus porosus*), the premier skin in the Hermès hierarchy, identified by the circumflex (`^`) stamp near the logo. Porosus is sourced from saltwater crocodiles and is prized for its small, symmetrical scales and distinct pores.

The high-gloss "Lisse" finish is achieved not by a plastic coating, but by rigorously polishing the skin with an agate stone until the natural proteins shine. At **40cm**, this bag is substantially larger than the typical exotic Birkin, requiring flawless skins of exceptional size to cover the panels without interruption. Finished with **Palladium Hardware**, the cool silver tones amplify the electric intensity of the blue, resulting in a modern, architectural masterpiece suited for travel or business.

  • Condition: 1 – Pristine
  • Color: Bleu Électrique (Electric Blue)
  • Material: Shiny Porosus Crocodile
  • Hardware: Palladium
  • Dimensions: 40 × 30 × 21 cm | 15.5" W x 11" H x 8" D

JaneFinds Collector’s Insight:
Producing a Birkin 40 in Porosus Crocodile is a logistical feat. The larger the bag, the harder it is to find skins with the perfect symmetry and lack of scarring required by Hermès quality control. Consequently, 40cm exotics are produced in infinitesimal numbers compared to 25cm or 30cm sizes. This specific combination—a "Pop" color like Bleu Électrique on a grand scale—is a unicorn configuration.

JaneFinds Market Insight:
Large-format exotic Birkins occupy a unique niche. They are often sought after by male collectors or those seeking a statement travel bag. Because the retail price of a Porosus 40 is among the highest in the catalogue, these bags retain value based on the sheer replacement cost and the impossibility of sourcing one on the primary market.


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