Hermès

Hermès

Havane Birkin 40 cm in Matte Porosus Crocodile with Palladium Hardware, 2007

This Havane Hermès Birkin bag is crafted in Matte Porosus Crocodile with palladium hardware.  

The bag features two sturdy rolled top handles, horizontal interlocking straps, turn lock closure and a signature padlock that opens with keys. The flap opens to a matching Havane chevre lining with one Hermès engraved zipper pull and one slip pocket on the opposite side.

Porosus crocodile is the most luxurious exotic skin from Hermès. It is created by polishing the spots with agate for a "Lisse Finish" to the leather of crocodile known as “salt water crocodiles” inhabiting in brackish waters and originating from Australia and Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore. Australian Saltwater Crocodile or more commonly called Porosus Crocodile is the most expensive and exclusive leather in the world.

Includes Clochette, Lock and Keys

Size: 40

CITES Notice

This lot must either be shipped to its final destination within the United States or personally picked up in New York. A buyer taking this lot outside of the United States is responsible for ensuring that they do so in accordance with all applicable U.S. laws and regulations. It is a buyer’s responsibility to ensure they are legally importing the lot into the destination country in full compliance with the laws of the country of importation. Please familiarize yourself with the applicable U.S. laws and the laws of the country of importation before bidding on this lot. A failure to obtain any required export and/or import permits from the applicable authority (and any consequences from failing to transport this lot in accordance with applicable laws and regulations) is not a ground for cancellation of the sale of the lot. Should you choose to personally pick up the property from Sotheby’s, New York State sales taxes will be applied against the purchase of the lot. Sotheby’s Post Sale Services can be reached by telephone (+1 212 606 7444) or email (uspostsaleservices@sothebys.com).