Bidspirit auction | Hermes Peintre du Cheval Silk
Hermes Peintre du Cheval Silk Scarf Designed by Alfred de Dreux - A Hermes 100% silk scarf featuring the Peintre du Cheval (Painter of Horses) design by artist Alfred de Dreux. The scarf is a Carre 90, constructed with hand-rolled edges. The equestrian-themed composition includes a central medallion with a portrait, topped by a horse-drawn carriage. The scarf is divided into four quadrants, each featuring a circular vignette of a horse and rider, surrounded by stylized horse heads and scrolling architectural elements. The background displays a tone-on-tone wavy cloud-like pattern. The color palette consists of a beige ground with accents in sage green, powder blue, and golden tan. Visible markings include the designer signature Alfred De Dreux in the lower-left of the upper-left quadrant and the title Peintre du Cheval in the lower-right of the upper-right quadrant. A scroll graphic at the bottom center contains the mark HERMES - PARIS. The copyright mark (c) HERMES is located at the top center. A white fabric care tag is attached, printed with FABRIQUE EN FRANCE / 100% SOIE on one side and MADE IN FRANCE / 100% SILK / DRY CLEAN ONLY on the reverse. Approximately 35 x 35 inches.