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Hermès Kelly 35 Black Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
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$55,000 USD
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Priced 189% above typical Black Birkin 35 (median $19,013 across 188 listings).
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Live market context
Comparable set
40 listings
Median
$13,413
Low-high
$8,072-$38,080
Merchants
20 active
Compared against Kelly 35 Black inventory. This listing is $41,587 above the current median (310%).
Buyer market brief
This Hermès Kelly 35 Black Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware is listed at $55,000 by Madison Avenue Couture, $41,587 above the median $13,413 ask for Kelly 35 Black inventory. Compare the premium against condition, rarity, hardware, and included accessories before checkout.
- Compared with 40 priced listings from 20 active merchants.
- Observed cohort range: $8,072 to $38,080.
- Current ask is 310% above the cohort median.
- 3 lower-priced comparable alternatives are indexed right now.
Price history
First captured at $55,000 on 2026-10-20.
First seen
$55,000 · 2026-10-20
Latest ask
$55,000 · 2026-10-20
Observed days
1
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Size
Kelly 35 (35 x 25 x 18 cm)
Color
Black
Leather
Crocodile Niloticus
Hardware
Palladium
Condition
Pre-owned
Merchant
Madison Avenue Couture
This Kelly, is a Retourne Style, in Black Varanus Nilotics Lizard with palladium hardware and features tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, single rolled handle and removable strap.The interior is lined with Black chevre and features one zip pocket
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How the Kelly does at auction
154 Hermès Kelly lots from Bonhams, Drouot and other houses: the median sold at 139% of its low estimate.
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CohortKelly 35 Black
Median ask$13,413
Live comps40
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