Bidspirit auction | Hermes Les Fetes du Roi

Hermes Les Fetes du Roi Soleil Silk Jacquard Scarf - Hermes silk scarf titled Les Fetes du Roi Soleil, designed by artist Michel Duchene and first issued in 1994. The scarf is constructed from 100 percent silk twill featuring an intricate tonal jacquard damask pattern of sunbursts and fleurs-de-lis throughout the white center and navy blue border. The central illustration commemorates the grand festivals of King Louis XIV, depicting a carousel of figures in 17th-century costume on horseback surrounding a large central plume. The corners are decorated with illustrations of period musical instruments, including drums, horns, and a violin, accented by ribbons and tassels. The scarf features hand-rolled and hand-stitched edges. Inscriptions include the title LES FETES DU ROI SOLEIL centered below the plume, HERMES-PARIS on a bottom ribbon, and a copyright symbol with HERMES in the red border. The artist signature M. Duchesne is visible on a drum in the lower-left corner. A white fabric care tag is attached, reading FABRIQUE EN FRANCE 100% SOIE and MADE IN FRANCE 100% SILK DRY CLEAN ONLY. The item is accompanied by its original orange Hermes presentation box with the brand logo and Paris address on the lid. Dimensions: Approximately 35 x 35 inches (90 x 90 cm).