The history of Hermès, creator of luxury goods that range from leather to home furnishings, jewellery and more, begins in the mid-19th century. In 1837 Thierry Hermès, recognising the demand for high quality harnesses for the carriages of the nobility, opened a shop in Paris. He soon became known as the best in his field, and he counted Napoléon III and his wife, the Empress Eugénie, among his clientele. Eventually, Thierry’s son Charles-Emilie would expand their product line to the manufacture of saddles, boots, whips and importantly, feeding bags, or nosebags. Incidentally, a nosebag is thought to be the design inspiration for Hermes later Picotin handbag. This expertise at working leather gradually evolved into the production of leather handbags, with Hermès releasing its first in 1922. By 1929 it had launched its first collection of women’s fashion, and throughout the 1930s it created many of its most iconic items, from the ‘Kelly’ bag (so-called only decades later, when it was made famous by Grace Kelly in 1956), to its famous silk scarves, later moving on into watches, then perfumes and silk ties in the 1940s. By the 1980s Hermès was a globally recognised brand. Its iconic Birkin bag — said to have been inspired after the director of Hermès sat next to Jane Birkin on a plane, where she complained of handbags never having enough pockets — remains a fashion standard to this day, while its engagement of post-modern fashion designer Martin Margiela and later Jean-Paul Gaultier put it at the cutting edge of fashion through the 1990s and beyond. Today it remains among the world’s most valuable brands.

Hermès

Hermès Beton Matte Alligator Kelly Wallet Palladium Hardware, 2013<ul><li>The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leather</li><li>Includes dust bag</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li><li>This item ships from Hong Kong; applicable import duties, taxes, or fees may be assessed by the destination country. Domestic alternatives may be available.</li></ul>

Beton Matte Alligator Kelly Wallet Palladium Hardware, 2013

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès</a>&nbsp;Beton Matte Alligator <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes/kelly/kelly-28" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kelly 28</a> Retourne Palladium Hardware, 2023<ul><li>The interior is lined in tonal Chèvre leather</li><li>Includes strap, clochette, lock, keys, felt, care booklet, raincoat, dust bag and box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li><li>This item ships from Hong Kong; applicable import duties, taxes, or fees may be assessed by the destination country. Domestic alternatives may be available.</li></ul>

Beton Matte Alligator Kelly 28 Retourne Palladium Hardware, 2023

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès</a> Vintage Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Sellier <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes/kelly/kelly-32" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kelly 32</a> Gold Hardware, 1995<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal chèvre&nbsp;leather</li><li>Includes lock, two keys, clochette, shoulder strap, clochette dust bag, dust bag, and box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Vintage Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Sellier Kelly 32 Gold Hardware, 1995

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès</a>&nbsp;Chocolate Shiny Porosus Crocodile <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes/kelly/kelly-32" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kelly 32</a> Retourne Gold Hardware, 2009<ul><li>The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leather</li><li>Includes strap, clochette, lock, keys, raincoat, dust bag and box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li><li>This item ships from Hong Kong; applicable import duties, taxes, or fees may be assessed by the destination country. Domestic alternatives may be available.</li></ul>

Chocolate Shiny Porosus Crocodile Kelly 32 Retourne Gold Hardware, 2009

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès</a> Rouge Grenat Matte Alligator <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes/kelly/wallet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kelly-To-Go</a> Wallet Gold Hardware, 2022<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal leather</li><li>Includes box, felt protector, strap, strap dust bag</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Rouge Grenat Matte Alligator Kelly-To-Go Wallet Gold Hardware, 2022

Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Kelly Cut Gold Hardware, 2015 <ul><li>The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leather</li><li>Includes felt, care booklet, dust bag and box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li><li>This item ships from Hong Kong; applicable import duties, taxes, or fees may be assessed by the destination country. Domestic alternatives may be available.</li></ul>

Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Kelly Cut Gold Hardware, 2015

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès</a> Gris Paris Matte Alligator <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes/kelly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kelly</a> Cut Pochette Gold Hardware, 2018<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal leather</li><li>Includes care booklet, felt protector, ribbon, dust bag and box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Gris Paris Matte Alligator Kelly Cut Pochette Gold Hardware, 2018

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès</a> Vintage Black Shiny Crocodile <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes/kelly/kelly-28" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kelly 28</a> Gold Hardware, 1975<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal chèvre&nbsp;leather</li><li>Includes box, dust bag, lock, two keys, clochette</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Vintage Black Shiny Crocodile Kelly 28 Gold Hardware, 1975

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès</a>&nbsp;Vintage Bleu Sapphire Shiny alligator <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes/kelly/mini-kelly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mini Kelly</a> 20 Gold Hardware, 1993<ul><li>The interior is lined in tonal leather</li><li>Includes strap, ribbon, dust bag, and box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Vintage Bleu Sapphire Shiny alligator Mini Kelly 20 Gold Hardware, 1993

Hermès Rouge H Matte Alligator Retourne <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes/kelly/kelly-35" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kelly 35</a> Gold Hardware, 2013<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal chèvre&nbsp;leather</li><li>Includes lock, two keys, clochette, shoulder strap, raincoat, and dust bag</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Rouge H Matte Alligator Retourne Kelly 35 Gold Hardware, 2013

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès</a> Graphite Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Sellier <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes/kelly/kelly-28" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kelly 28</a> Palladium Hardware, 2005<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal chèvre&nbsp;leather</li><li>Includes lock, two keys, clochette, shoulder strap, clochette dust bag, felt protector, shoulder strap dust bag, raincoat, dust bag, and box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Graphite Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Sellier Kelly 28 Palladium Hardware, 2005

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès</a>&nbsp;Vintage Black Shiny Niloticus Crocodile <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes/kelly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mini Kelly</a> 20 Gold Hardware, 1988<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal leather</li><li>Includes shoulder strap, ribbon, dust bag, and box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Vintage Black Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Mini Kelly 20 Gold Hardware, 1988

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès</a> Vintage Vert Émeraude Shiny Alligator Sellier <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes/kelly/kelly-32" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kelly 32</a> Gold Hardware, 1991<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal chèvre leather</li><li>Includes lock, two keys, clochette, clochette dust bag, shoulder strap, shoulder strap dust bag, raincoat, dust bag, and box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Vintage Vert Émeraude Shiny Alligator Sellier Kelly 32 Gold Hardware, 1991

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès</a> Vintage Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Sellier <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes/kelly/kelly-32" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kelly 32</a> Gold Hardware, 1994<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal chèvre&nbsp;leather</li><li>Includes lock, two keys, clochette, clochette dust bag, raincoat, dust bag, and box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Vintage Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Sellier Kelly 32 Gold Hardware, 1994

Hermès Kelly 28 Retourné Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Blanc Mat Garniture en Or Blanc 18 carats Pavée de Diamants, 2021 <ul><li>Intérieur doublé de cuir de chèvre Gris Cendré</li><li>Inclus clochette, cadenas, 2 clés et pochon</li><li>Incrusté de diamants sur les plaques, le touret et le cadenas</li><li>Dimensions: 28 x 22 x 10 cm</li></ul> Hermès White Matte Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Kelly 28 Retourné 18K White Gold and Diamond Hardware, 2021 <ul><li>The interior is lined with Gris Cendré chèvre leather</li><li>Includes clochette, lock, 2 keys, dustbag</li><li>Encrusted with diamonds on plaques, touret and padlock</li><li>Dimensions: 28 x 22 x 10 cm</li></ul> Endangered species&nbsp;Sotheby’s cannot organize the shipping of this lot. This lot must be picked up in Paris premises.&nbsp;A buyer taking this lot outside of the EU is responsible for ensuring that they do so in accordance with all applicable EU 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. Sotheby's will not be able to provide any documentation for the export of these lots.&nbsp;Please familiarize yourself with the applicable EU 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. &nbsp;Espèces menacées&nbsp;Ce lot ne pourra faire l’objet d’un transport organisé par Sotheby’s. Le lot devra être collecté en personne dans nos locaux.&nbsp;Un acheteur qui transporte ce lot en dehors de l’Union Européenne est responsable de s’assurer qu’il le fait conformément à toutes les lois et réglementations applicables au sein de l’Union Européenne. Il est également de la responsabilité de l’acheteur de s’assurer qu’il importe légalement le lot dans le pays de destination en conformité avec la réglementation du pays d’importation. Sotheby’s ne sera pas en mesure de fournir quelconque documentation permettant l’export de ces lots.&nbsp;Nous vous invitons à prendre connaissance des lois applicables dans l’Union Européenne et les lois du pays d’importation avant d’enchérir sur ce lot. Le défaut d’obtention d’un permis d’exportation et/ou d’importation requis auprès de l’autorité compétente ne constitue pas un motif d’annulation de la vente du lot.

White Matte Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Kelly 28 Retourné 18K White Gold and Diamond Hardware, 2021

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès</a> Black Madame and Bleu Electrique&nbsp;Shiny Crocodile Touch Sellier <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes/kelly/kelly-25" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kelly 25</a> Permabrass Hardware, 2025<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal chèvre&nbsp;leather</li><li>Includes lock, two keys, clochette, clochette dust bag, shoulder strap, shoulder strap dust bag, care booklet, dust bag, and box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Black Madame and Bleu Electrique Shiny Crocodile Touch Sellier Kelly 25 Permabrass Hardware, 2025

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès</a>&nbsp;Etoupe Madame and Sable Shiny Alligator Touch <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes/kelly/mini-kelly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mini Kelly</a> 20 II Palladium Hardware, 2024<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal leather</li><li>Includes shoulder strap, care booklet, dust bag, and box</li><li>Please allow up to 5-7 business days for estimated shipping</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Etoupe Madame and Sable Shiny Alligator Touch Mini Kelly 20 II Palladium Hardware, 2024

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès</a> Vintage Rouge H Shiny Caiman Crocodile Sellier <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes/kelly/kelly-28" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kelly 28</a> Gold Hardware, 1981<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal chèvre&nbsp;leather</li><li>Includes lock, two keys, clochette, shoulder strap, shoulder strap dust bag, ribbon, dust bag, and box</li><li>This item is final is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Vintage Rouge H Shiny Caiman Crocodile Sellier Kelly 28 Gold Hardware, 1981

Hermès Vintage Kelly 32 Sellier Brillant Mississippiensis Alligator Vert Foret Garniture Dorée, 1992 <ul><li>Intérieur doublé de cuir de Chèvre de même ton</li><li>Inclus bandoulière, clochette, cadenas, 2 clés et pochon</li><li>Dimensions : 32 x 22 x 12 cm</li></ul>&nbsp;Hermès Vintage Vert Foret Shiny Alligator Mississippiensis Kelly 32 Sellier Gold Hardware, 1992 <ul><li>The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leather</li><li>Includes strap, clochette, lock, 2 keys and dust bag</li><li>Dimensions : 32 x 22 x 12 cm</li></ul> Endangered species&nbsp;Sotheby’s cannot organize the shipping of this lot. This lot must be picked up in Paris premises.&nbsp;A buyer taking this lot outside of the EU is responsible for ensuring that they do so in accordance with all applicable EU 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. Sotheby's will not be able to provide any documentation for the export of these lots.&nbsp;Please familiarize yourself with the applicable EU 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. &nbsp;Espèces menacées&nbsp;Ce lot ne pourra faire l’objet d’un transport organisé par Sotheby’s. Le lot devra être collecté en personne dans nos locaux.&nbsp;Un acheteur qui transporte ce lot en dehors de l’Union Européenne est responsable de s’assurer qu’il le fait conformément à toutes les lois et réglementations applicables au sein de l’Union Européenne. Il est également de la responsabilité de l’acheteur de s’assurer qu’il importe légalement le lot dans le pays de destination en conformité avec la réglementation du pays d’importation. Sotheby’s ne sera pas en mesure de fournir quelconque documentation permettant l’export de ces lots.&nbsp;Nous vous invitons à prendre connaissance des lois applicables dans l’Union Européenne et les lois du pays d’importation avant d’enchérir sur ce lot. Le défaut d’obtention d’un permis d’exportation et/ou d’importation requis auprès de l’autorité compétente ne constitue pas un motif d’annulation de la vente du lot. Discover more : <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/how-to-upgrade-your-hermes-bag-collection-with-our-expert-selling-strategies?locale=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Upgrade Your Hermès Bag Collection with our Expert Selling Strategies</a>

Vintage Vert Foret Shiny Alligator Mississippiensis Kelly 32 Sellier Gold Hardware, 1992

Hermès Vanille Matte Alligator and Gold Evercolor Kelly Ghillies 35 Palladium Hardware, 2016 <ul><li>This item is a limited edition from the Ghillies collection</li><li>The interior is lined with tonal Chèvre leather</li><li>Includes clochette, tirette, covered lock, two keys, shoulder strap, felt, rain cover and box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul> CITES Notice This lot contains endangered species and must either be shipped to its final destination within the UAE or personally picked up in Sotheby’sGate Village Building no.3&nbsp;|&nbsp;DIFC&nbsp;|&nbsp;Dubai, UAE

Vanille Matte Alligator and Gold Evercolor Kelly Ghillies 35 Palladium Hardware, 2016

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès</a> Black Porosus Crocodile and Ostrich Feather Folie <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes/kelly" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kelly</a> Elan Clutch Gold Hardware, 2025<ul><li>The interior is lined in a tonal leather</li><li>Includes dust bag and box</li><li>Please allow up to 5-7 business days for estimated shipping</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Black Porosus Crocodile and Ostrich Feather Folie Kelly Elan Clutch Gold Hardware, 2025

<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hermès</a> Black Matte Niloticus Crocodile and Bleu Colvert Verso HSS Retourne <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/fashion/handbag/hermes/kelly/kelly-28" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kelly 28</a> Brushed Palladium Hardware, 2016<ul><li>The interior is lined with Bleu Colvert Chevrè leather</li><li>Includes lock, two keys, clochette, shoulder strap, felt, dust bag and box</li><li>This item is final sale and not eligible for return</li></ul>

Black Matte Niloticus Crocodile and Bleu Colvert Verso HSS Retourne Kelly 28 Brushed Palladium Hardware, 2016

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