Hermès HAC Birkin 40 Black Shiny Lizard Palladium Hardware

Hermès HAC Birkin 40 Black Shiny Lizard Palladium Hardware – Condition 2: Excellent

In over three decades at the pinnacle of luxury, Jane has never encountered a 40cm HAC Birkin rendered in black shiny lizard—a rarity so profound it may be a true pièce unique, destined for only the most discerning collector.

The Haut à Courroies Birkin, celebrated as the “original Birkin,” boasts a storied lineage reaching back to 1892. Conceived by Émile-Maurice Hermès and inspired by the robust saddle bags of Argentinian gauchos, the HAC was crafted as an elegant yet utilitarian companion for travel, its generous proportions designed to accommodate a riding saddle. Over time, this model’s enduring design language gave rise to icons like the Kelly in 1956 and the classic Birkin in 1984. While those later styles evolved with a more compact silhouette and elongated handles, the HAC’s grand scale—most often 40cm and above—remains a bold rarity, particularly in such an exotic skin.

Encountering a HAC Birkin is a singular event; in black shiny lizard, it becomes a statement of true connoisseurship, representing the zenith of Hermès’ artistry and a legacy of refined adventure.

• Color: Black
• Material: Lizard
• Hardware: Palladium
• Condition: 2 - Excellent
• Collection: 2009
• Size: 40cm – 16' L x 9.5' W x 14' H

JaneFinds Collector’s Insight

Among the rarest configurations ever seen by Jane, this 40cm HAC in black shiny lizard transcends its function—it’s a museum-worthy specimen. The exotic pairing of lizard with the historic HAC scale elevates this piece beyond even standard exotic Birkins, making it one of the most extraordinary finds in recent memory. This is a power piece—an heirloom of immense rarity and visual command.

JaneFinds Resale Insight

Exotic HAC Birkins are already a niche within a niche, but a lizard 40cm in pristine condition is practically unmatched on the market. Expect this to appreciate significantly over time. For elite collectors and investment-minded buyers alike, this represents top-tier Hermès value and long-term rarity.

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