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Hermès Birkin 20 Black Alligator
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$750,000 USD
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Priced 1833% above typical Black Birkin 20 (median $38,800 across 127 listings).
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Live market context
Comparable set
9 listings
Median
$372,956
Low-high
$118,242-$525,000
Merchants
6 active
Compared against Birkin 20 Black inventory. This listing is $377,044 above the current median (101%).
Buyer market brief
This Hermès Birkin 20 Black Alligator is listed at $750,000 by Maison de Luxe, $377,044 above the median $372,956 ask for Birkin 20 Black inventory. Compare the premium against condition, rarity, hardware, and included accessories before checkout.
- Compared with 9 priced listings from 6 active merchants.
- Observed cohort range: $118,242 to $525,000.
- Current ask is 101% above the cohort median.
- 3 lower-priced comparable alternatives are indexed right now.
Price history
Hermes So Black Midnight Faubourg Birkin 20 Matte Alligator Handbag is unchanged since 2026-10-01.
First seen
$750,000 · 2026-10-01
Latest ask
$750,000 · 2026-11-15
Observed days
46
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Size
Birkin 20 (20 x 14 x 10 cm)
Color
Black
Leather
Alligator
Condition
Pre-owned
Merchant
Maison de Luxe
The Faubourg Birkin pays homage to Hermès' flagship at 24 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris. Hermès chose to craft the Birkin's first ever 20 cm size in their Sellier fabrication. The Faubourg Birkin, also known as the House Birkin, was first introduced in 2019 in two colorways, {Deep Bleu Madam
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How the Birkin does at auction
135 Hermès Birkin lots from Bonhams, Drouot and other houses: the median sold at 142% of its low estimate.
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Is $750,000 fair for Alligator in this condition?
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CohortBirkin 20 Black
Median ask$372,956
Live comps9
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