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Hermès Birkin 40 Black Gold Hardware
$21,432 USD
At market
Within typical range for Black Birkin 40 (median $22,500 across 19 listings).
Live market context
Comparable set
18 listings
Median
$22,500
Low-high
$10,950-$42,495
Merchants
7 active
Compared against Birkin 40 Black inventory. This listing is $1,068 below the current median (5%).
Price history
Hermès *RARE* Hermès Birkin 40 Retourne Bag in Black Ardennes Leather with Gold Hardware is down $49 (0.23%) since 2026-05-30.
First seen
$21,481 · 2026-05-30
Latest ask
$21,432 · 2026-06-21
Observed days
23
Biggest observed cut: $34 on 2026-06-05
($21,466 to $21,432).
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Size
Birkin 40 (40 x 29 x 21 cm)
Color
Black
Hardware
Gold
Condition
Pre-owned
Merchant
Sellier
Hermès Birkin 40 Retourne Bag in Black Ardennes Leather with Gold Hardware The bag is in very good vintage condition with light general signs of wear to the leather and interior Please note that the feet of the bag are tarnished Please see the photos for more information on this item Brand - Hermè
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Median ask$22,500
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