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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Kelly 22 Ado Backpack Blue Nuit Clemence Gold Hardware
$20,000.00
Condition 1 – PristineThe object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Material
- Clemence
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Bleu Nuit
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Includes
- Lock, Strap
- 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 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 bag is done in Blue Nuit Clemence leather with two adjustable leather shoulder straps, a flap and turnlock closure, and Gold hardware. The Kelly Ado II, just released, is a subtle re-edition of the original Kelly Ado, produced from around 1997 into the early 2000's. The re-edition of this much loved backpack version of the Kelly bag waivers from the original in few ways, most notably, the leather shoulder straps have replaced the canvas originals which were prone to fade over time. This bag is done in Blue Nuit, a deep, inky, almost navy blue meant to evoke the impenetrable darkness of night, a difficult shade to find in any bag. It has a matching Chevre leather interior with one slip pocket.
Collector's Insight:
The Kelly carries the lineage of the original 1930s sac à dépêches, renamed the Kelly in 1956.
Resale Insight:
The market demand for Kelly bags, particularly in the 22cm size, continues to outpace supply. This specific configuration is a staple for collectors seeking a balance of heritage and contemporary style.
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.
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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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