Meet the Newest Hermès Kelly Doll, The Kelly Doll Picto
Learn more about the Newest Hermès Kelly Doll.
History of the Hermès Kelly Doll
The Hermès Kelly Doll was first released in 2000 and was designed by Jean-Louis Dumas. The tiny Kelly bag retailed for about $2,500 and was produced in eight colors including Orange H, Rouge H, Black, Noisette, Blue Saphir, Vert Olive, Vert Cru, and Rouge Vif. Orange H and Black are the most common colors available on the secondary market. The popularity of this whimsical Kelly bag wasn't immediate and they were easy to find in the secondary market for close to retail before 2005. The bags have been regularly discontinued and then released in new limited edition colors and materials.
Hermès discontinued the Kelly Doll in 2005 and then started producing limited edition bags in 2008. These Hermès Kelly Doll were mostly to mark the opening of new boutiques around the world. Through 2010 a number of new colors came out of the Pantin ateliers including Blue Jean, and Vermillion. For the 2010 opening of the Sogo boutique in Hong Kong a Kelly Doll was produced in 5P pink. After 2010 the Hermès Kelly Doll was retired again, resulting in renewed interest from collectors and greater demand in the secondary market.
In 2015 Hermès debuted a set of five unique Kelly Dolls Quelle Idole bags at the Leather Forever exhibition in Singapore to represent each decade of Singapore's independence. The pieces featured embroidery, beading, exotic skins and other unique elements and took months to complete. While these bags are though to have sold in a private auction, these bags haven't resurfaced on the secondary market. Beginning in 2017 the Hermès Kelly Doll was no longer produced just for store openings or special events. Hermès now offers the Kelly Doll to its top clients, including the ability to purchase special order bags in a range or colors and exotic leathers.
Hermès Kelly Doll Picto
Hermès introduced the newest Kelly Doll as part of its Spring/Summer 2022 collection. The new Hermès Kelly Doll Picto is a completely redesigned and re-imagined take on the Hermès Kelly Doll. The new design comes with a shoulder strap and has a pixel art style complete with a little backpack. The new Hermès Kelly Doll Picto comes in Epsom leather and was initially released in three colors: Mauve Sylvestre, Nata and Bleu Saphir. It retailed for about $15,600 when it was first released in 2022 and now retails for $17,600 at Hermès boutiques in the US (updated in 2025).
Hermès Kelly Doll Picto Price
The most expensive Hermès Kelly Doll Picto sold for 571,500 HKD ($74,000) in 2023. It was the first Blue Saphir Kelly Doll Picto sold at Sotheby's. The first Kelly Doll Pictos to sell at Sotheby's in June 2023 sold for between $53,000 - $57,000 and where a Kelly Doll Picto Nata and Kelly Doll Picto Mauve Sylvestre. Prices for the Kelly Doll Picto have remained around $50,000 to $60,000 in 2024. As new colors are released, we anticipate these initial Kelly Doll Picto bags could sell above $60,000 within 12 months of being released.
Advantages to Collecting Hermès Kelly Bags on the Secondary Market
1. Access
Sotheby's is able to provide access to a curated selection of Hermès Kelly bags from its long established global network of sellers including the newest Kelly Doll Picto. Sotheby's is a leading global marketplace that offers pristine Kelly bags in the most popular colors, materials and sizes along with rare Himalayan and Limited Edition Kelly bags. Our handbag specialists are always sourcing the most desirable Hermès Kelly bags from collectors around the world. Sotheby's also sells incredible private collections that include one of a kind HSS Kelly bags.
2. Flexibility
Sotheby's provides multiple ways to purchase Kelly bags including auction, online and in person in New York, Hong Kong, Zurich, Paris and London. Sotheby's also offers a concierge service if you need assistance sourcing a specific Hermès Kelly Doll Picto that isn't available at auction or online.
3. Value
While Kelly bags in pristine condition sell at a premium to retail, Sotheby's has bags for purchase at auction and marketplace in a range of the most desirable colors and materials. Secondary marketplaces like Sotheby's allow a buyer to purchase a store fresh pristine Kelly bag with the original box and all plastic still on the hardware without waiting for a call from an Hermès sales associate. While it is possible to purchase a Kelly bag at an Hermès boutique, it is hard to predict how long it will take. Additionally if you don't have an existing relationship at the store, it is even harder to pick the exact bag including size, color and hardware. In many cases you may be offered a Kelly bag that may not be your desired color or size. Buyers also come to Sotheby's since they want to purchase more than two Kelly bags in a year. While we encourage you to build a relationship with an Hermès Sales Associate, Sotheby's can save you time when purchasing a Kelly bag.
4. Discovery
One of the best parts of a global luxury marketplace is discovering unique one of a kind Kelly bags or rare limited edition Kelly bags that are no longer available at Hermès. Sotheby's curated selection changes regularly and each auction has a unique selection of Kelly bags including the popular Mini Kelly bag. You are likely to discover something new to you from Hermès.
Buying and Selling a Kelly Bag at Sotheby's
Sotheby's always has a curated selection of Hermès Kelly bags available for immediate shipping. Sotheby's also sells Hermès Kelly bags at auction in New York, Paris, Zurich and Hong Kong. Expect to find rare and collectible Kelly bags including the popular Kelly doll in pristine and excellent condition. Sotheby's sells Kelly bags in the newest colors and classic neutrals in leather and exotic materials along with collectible Limited Edition Kelly bags. Prices for Kelly bags in pristine condition generally start around $20,000 and can exceed $100,000 for Himalaya and Diamond Mini Kelly bags.
- Explore upcoming handbag auctions in New York, London, Switzerland, Paris, and Hong Kong.
- Speak to a Salon Associate in New York, Zurich, London, Paris, or Hong Kong to schedule an appointment.
- Contact a Handbag Specialist about selling an Hermès Kelly bag or submit your item here for valuation.
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