Hermès Kelly Kellywood 22 Perspective Cavalière

Hermès Kelly Kellywood Perspective Cavalière

The Hermès Kelly Kellywood Perspective Cavalière is a limited production piece that replaces the traditional leather body with a wooden frame construction. Kellywood refers to Kellys with marquetry panels—inlaid wood and leather pieces arranged to create geometric patterns. The Perspective Cavalière motif is a specific multicolor kaleidoscope design using precisely cut wood and leather segments fitted together.

The front panel features the marquetry work, while the flap and handle are crafted in Barenia leather, a natural vegetable-tanned leather that develops patina. Palladium hardware provides contrast. The wooden construction makes this significantly heavier than leather Kellys and requires different care—wood is sensitive to humidity and temperature changes. This is a functional bag but also a collectible art object. Size is approximately 22cm based on dimensions. Production is extremely limited and typically special order.

Condition: 1 – Pristine
Stamp: Contact for Details
Model: Kelly Kellywood
Design: Perspective Cavalière Marquetry
Materials: Wood Marquetry, Inlaid Leather, Barenia Leather
Hardware: Palladium
Dimensions: 22 × 19 × 8.5 cm | 8.7" W × 7.5" H × 3.3" D

JaneFinds Collector's Insight:
Kellywood production is extremely limited—these are produced in single-digit quantities annually if at all. Each piece requires specialized craftsmen who work in both leather and wood marquetry, which limits production capacity. The Perspective Cavalière pattern is one of several marquetry designs Hermès has created for Kellywood editions. These pieces occupy a category separate from standard Kelly bags—they're collectible objects that happen to be functional. The wood construction requires careful handling and storage to prevent warping or cracking. This appeals to collectors who view Hermès as art rather than fashion.

JaneFinds Market Insight:
Kellywood bags trade at significant premiums over exotic leather Kellys—typically in the six-figure range depending on design complexity. The market is extremely narrow, limited to collectors who specifically seek Hermès objets d'art rather than functional handbags. These rarely appear in the secondary market because owners tend to hold them long-term. The Perspective Cavalière design specifically commands premiums due to the multicolor complexity of the marquetry work. Pricing is negotiated privately rather than listed publicly. This targets established Hermès collectors or art collectors, not first-time luxury buyers.

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