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Hermès Kelly 40 Retourne Gris Elephant Matte Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
$50,000.00
Hermès Kelly 40 Retourne Gris Elephant Matte Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
Kelly 40 Retourne in Gris Elephant Matte Porosus Crocodile with Palladium hardware. Gris Elephant is a deep charcoal grey with warm brown undertones, distinct from Graphite (cooler) and Ebene (browner). On matte Porosus the color reads as a complex, shifting neutral that moves between grey and brown depending on ambient light. Porosus Crocodile is identified by the circumflex (^) symbol and the distinct pore visible on each scale. It is the smallest-scaled and most tightly tiled of the Hermès crocodilian skins.
Matte finish is more practical than shiny at this scale: resistant to water spots and fingerprints, and develops a soft patina over time rather than showing micro-scratches. Retourne construction softens the 40 cm format, giving the crocodile panels a relaxed drape that Sellier would not permit. At 40 cm this functions as a day bag, briefcase, or light travel piece. Palladium hardware cools the warm undertones in the grey.
Condition: 1 – Pristine
Color: Gris Elephant
Material: Matte Porosus Crocodile
Hardware: Palladium
Dimensions: 40 x 28 x 16 cm | 15.7" x 11" x 6.3"
Handle Drop: 13 cm | 5.1"
Strap Drop: 36 cm | 14.2"
Collector's Insight: Kelly 40 production in Porosus Crocodile has slowed significantly as Hermès has shifted allocation toward 20 and 25 cm formats. Gris Elephant is a discontinued color that is no longer part of the standard rotation, making this a convergence of three closed or contracting variables: large format, Porosus, and a retired color. The 40 cm Kelly in exotic skin has a dedicated collector base, particularly among buyers who use it as a professional carry piece.
Resale Insight: Large-format exotics occupy a specific, high-value tier on the secondary market. They do not follow the demand curves of compact Kellys but hold steady because the original production volumes were small and the retail replacement cost is among the highest in the Hermès range. Matte Porosus in a neutral grey at 40 cm is a rare listing. Pristine condition indicates the piece has been stored rather than carried.
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