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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Kelly Danse Noir Shiny Niloticus Lizard Gold Hardware
$35,000.00
Condition 1 – PristineKelly Danse in Noir Shiny Niloticus Lizard with Gold hardware.
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Material
- Shiny Niloticus Lizard
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Noir
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Dimensions
- L 22 × H 17 × D 6 cm | L 8.7" × H 6.7" × D 2.4"
- Includes
- Full set
- Strap Length
- 170 cm | 66.9" (adjustable, multiple wear configurations)
- Care
- Lézard Lisse: Exotic skin is not interchangeable with other leathers for treatment: a product intended for one may be unsuitable for another. Protect from humidity, prolonged light and extreme heat, and seek an appropriate assessment before treatment. Care Guide
The story behind the Kelly Danse
Designed by Jean Paul Gaultier and introduced in 2008, discontinued in 2013 and reintroduced in 2019 as the Kelly Danse II. An adjustable strap lets it be carried as a clutch, on the shoulder, crossbody, at the waist or as a backpack.
Niloticus Lizard has a tight, symmetrical scale pattern with a glossy finish. Noir on shiny lizard produces a deep, lacquer-like black with visible scale definition under direct light. Gold hardware provides warm contrast. The Kelly Danse is a transformable design worn as a crossbody, shoulder, backpack, belt bag, hand carry, or clutch by adjusting the single long strap through the Kelly-style handle. Kelly turn-lock closure on the front flap.
Pictured with a JANEFINDS Accessories chain (sold separately).
Collector's Insight:
Exotic Kelly Danse bags are among the rarest specifications in the Hermès production program. Lizard is the most limited of the three main exotic skins Hermès uses, with lower annual hide allocation than crocodile or ostrich. Noir Shiny Niloticus Lizard on the Kelly Danse produces a formal evening-ready piece that retains the format's multi-wear versatility. Exotic Kelly Danse production is extremely low volume in any given year.
Resale Insight:
Exotic Kelly Danse bags appear very infrequently on the secondary market. Noir with Gold hardware in Shiny Lizard is the most classic specification possible for this format, appealing to collectors who want an exotic statement with maximum versatility across wear configurations.
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 +
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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How we authenticate -
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Every piece is graded on the published JANEFINDS Standard, each tier defined in writing.
The Condition Guide