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Kelly 32 Sellier — Rouge Vif Box
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Source: this piece's featured example
Gallery photos show the same model but may differ in colourway or leather from the featured example.
Prices
Retail: Boutique price on offer only — quota bag
Resale: CA$14,000 – 22,000 (vintage Box)
Prices as of November 2026
Story
Before it was the Kelly it was the Sac à Dépêches; Grace Kelly shielding her pregnancy with one in 1956 renamed it forever. Box calf in Rouge Vif is the vintage connoisseur's version — a mirror-smooth leather that shows every year honestly and polishes back beautifully.
Specifications
| Size | 32 cm |
|---|---|
| Material | Box calfskin |
| Hardware | Gold-plated |
| Colour | Rouge Vif (bright red) |
| Provenance | Design dates to the 1930s; renamed for Grace Kelly in 1956 |
| Spec | 32 · Box calf · Gold hardware · Sellier |
Authentication checklist
- Box calf shows light surface marks — a flawless 'vintage Box' bag deserves questions
- Single top handle with trapezoidal silhouette; the turn-lock sits dead centre
Care notes
Wipe smooth leather with a soft dry cloth after use and condition only occasionally with a neutral leather balm — test any product inside first, and keep it away from perfume and hand sanitiser. Store the bag stuffed with acid-free paper, upright in its dust bag (not its box — leather needs airflow), away from direct sun and heat. Rest chains and hardware against a soft cloth so metal never presses into light leather for a season. Carry it in rotation rather than entombing it: leather that is aired, carried occasionally, and re-stuffed ages far better than leather stored untouched for years.
Gallery photos show the same model but may differ in colourway or leather from the featured example.
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