Sell your Hermès Birkins at auction

If you own a Birkin and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will be happy to offer you their appraisal services.

Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your bag, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on today's market. Then, if you want to sell your bag, we'll point you in the right direction to get the best possible price for it.

The price of a Birkin can vary according to the year, leather, edition (limited or not), stones and metals used.

Rating and value of a Birkin

The Birkin is a Hermès must-have in terms of handbags.

Its success is unquestionable. The price at which it sells on the art and auction markets ranges from €5,000 to €330,000, a considerable delta but one that speaks volumes about the value that can be attributed to your Birkins.

In November 2020, a Birkin 25 in Himalayan Niloticus crocodile sold for €330,000, more than five times the high estimate realized by Christie's Hong Kong.

Order of value from a classic Birkin to the most sought-after

Why auction a Birkin?

The Birkin is a timeless bag, always in demand on the auction market. Buyers are prepared to pay unprecedented sums, as the house has made the it bag a rare item that is almost impossible to obtain new.

At Hermès, you have to wait at least five years before you can hope to one day own this much sought-after bag.

Many sellers have become aware of this demand and are looking to resell their bags on second-hand sites: Vestiaire Collective, Vinted, Le bon coin, 1st dibs, Collector Square ...

However, we can only advise you to leave your bag in the hands of experts and qualified auctioneers. They have additional skills to bring to your objects.

In fact, your bag is appraised, photographed by a professional, then exhibited at the Hôtel Drouot, where thousands of bidders circulate every day.

These services, included in the sales price, are impossible to obtain via resale websites.

The most famous it bag

The story of Le Birkin d'Hermès begins in 1980, on a flight from Paris to London. Jane Birkin, traveling with her daughter Lou Doillon, complained on the plane that her handbag was too small to hold Lou's baby bottles.

It was then that Jean-Louis Dumas, then Artistic Director of Hermès, heard Jane and introduced himself to her. The actress challenged Dumas to design her ideal bag. They worked together for four years.

In 1984, the first Birkin was born, given to Jane as a gift by the company. One of the actress's Birkins was resold in 2021 by Bonhams in London for charity. The bag was an instant success.

The reasons for its success

The bag's success can be attributed to several factors: rarity, discretion, elegance and quality.

Hermès deliberately produces only a few Birkins a year - the exact number is not known. In this way, it trains few craftsmen, and retains its prestige and know-how.

What's more, Hermès originally produced discreet bags. A worthy heir to the Haut-à-Courroie, the Birkin simply bears a small signature that connoisseurs won't recognize.

Crossing Fashion Weeks since its creation, the bag is timeless. Angular shapes, quality leather, limited editions... everything is done to ensure that the bag never tires.

Finally, Birkin is renowned for its quality. The recent controversies at Chanel have no bearing on the competing house, which means that your bag is just as valuable - whether it's 5 years old or 50.

The buzz around the Birkin

If the Birkin is such a popular bag today, it's because it's timeless, practical and elegant. Wearing a Birkin is an experience.

What's more, it's highly prized by buyers willing to put a lot of money into it, as it's a luxury bag but without a large visible inscription or logo that could make the name of the house recognizable.

It's also a bag that lasts over time, thanks to the quality of the leather and metals used in its manufacture. This may seem obvious, but other houses don't take such care in the manufacture of their leather goods and in their choice of leathers.

Obviously, the Birkin dresses up and transforms any outfit, and can be worn in all circumstances, thanks to its straight curves and practicality.

The value of a Birkin after Jane Birkin's death

Following the death of actress and singer Jane Birkin on July 16, 2023, the Birkin's rating has risen again, and so has its value.

The most sought-after luxury handbag on the fashion market is sure to keep its place, and the wait to own one is likely to be even longer than before.

More than ever, this is a very attractive piece to resell, as the Birkin's value increases by 14% each year, and is not subject to fluctuations like gold or bags from other luxury houses.

Selling a Birkin is therefore very attractive for any private individual, but it's important to choose the right sales method.

Find out more about the exponential increase in bag value

Recognizing an original Birkin

The counterfeit market is increasingly strong, manufacturing a variety of bags and passing them off as luxury items. On online platforms, the resale of these items continues to increase, and many customers are being tricked.

Even more copied than the house's Kellys or Chanel's Timeless, expertise is absolutely essential to sell such a bag.

That's why, even if there are techniques for recognizing a genuine Birkin, such as looking at the stitching or the serial number inside, it's essential if you think you own a Birkin to have it appraised.

Signature elements

Birkins bags are systematically signed "Hermès - Paris". The inscription "made in France" is added below the signature. Inside the bag, there is always a serial number.

Some bags have an additional mark next to the signature to indicate specific production conditions.

Knowing the value of the bag 

If you happen to own a Birkin, or think you might, don't hesitate to request a free appraisal using the form on our website. A member of our team of experts and chartered auctioneers will contact you promptly with an estimate of your bag's market value, and provide you with all the relevant information. If you wish to sell your property, our specialists will also be on hand to help you find alternatives for selling it at the best possible price, taking into account market trends.