Hermès
Bolide 27 — Bleu Nuit
27 · Clemence Leather · Palladium hardware
Estimated resale value today
Down $2,113 (-22%) vs. original retail of $9,550
24H
▲ 0.0%
1W
▼ 0.5%
1M
▼ 0.5%
1Y
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Estimated from a researched valuation model for this style; not enough matching eBay listings yet to blend in real comps.
About the Bolide 27
Created in 1923 by Émile-Maurice Hermès, the Bolide is historically significant as one of the first fashion bags to feature a zipper closure, predating the Kelly and Birkin, with a rounded, saddle-inspired silhouette that has stayed in the catalog for a century.
What affects this bag's resale value
- Historic pedigree as one of Hermès' oldest continuous designs appeals to serious collectors
- Overshadowed commercially by the Birkin and Kelly, so resale demand is comparatively softer
- Exotic leathers and rare hardware can push resale well above standard leather versions
Other Bolide 27 variants
Frequently asked questions
- Why doesn't the Bolide resell as high as the Birkin or Kelly?
- It's less iconic and less scarce in public perception, despite its historic pedigree, so resale demand is comparatively lower even though it's a genuine Hermès classic.
Hermès (est. 1837) — Deliberately limits production and retail access to its Birkin and Kelly lines, creating sustained waitlists that routinely push resale prices above original retail — a dynamic almost no other luxury brand replicates.
This is an estimated market value, not a formal appraisal. The actual value of any individual bag depends on its condition, provenance, and what a specific buyer is willing to pay. Values shown are modeled from aggregated resale market data and update periodically.