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Celine Paris Neoclassical Armillary Sphere Square Silk Scarf - This square silk scarf from Celine Paris features a complex neoclassical design set against a vibrant red central field. At the center of the scarf is a monochromatic armillary sphere, encircled by a golden laurel wreath decorated with lavender ribbons and medallions containing red stars. The four corners of the red field are anchored by large, ornate grayscale cartouches depicting classical figures and lion heads, accented with hanging golden-tan tassels. A narrow black inner border carries a repeating cursive signature reading Celine Paris. The broad outer border is navy blue and decorated with a scrolling gold and lavender foliate pattern, featuring red star medallions and large eight-pointed stars in each corner. The scarf is finished with hand-rolled edges. The brand name CELINE PARIS is printed in the lower right corner of the central red ground. Dimensions: 17 x 17 inches (43 x 43 cm). The armillary sphere -- an astronomical model representing celestial coordinates -- was a recurring motif in neoclassical decorative arts, and Celine's use of it as the central image in this silk scarf places the piece firmly in the house's tradition of classical European iconography. The red field with gold laurel wreath, lavender ribbons, and medallion border is a visually complex composition that rewards close examination. This is one of the more intellectually specific scarves Celine produced.