Bidspirit auction | Hermes Silk Carre 90 Europe


Hermes Silk Carre 90 Europe Scarf - A Hermes silk twill scarf in the Carre 90 format featuring the L'Europe pattern designed by artist Joachim Metz. The central circular medallion depicts a personification of Europe as a female figure accompanied by three cherubs examining a map, encircled by twelve stars. The design is set against a vibrant orange field and is balanced by architectural motifs, cornucopias, and green oak branches. A series of flowing golden scrolls wind through the composition, bearing a lengthy French inscription. The scarf is finished with a deep navy blue border and hand-rolled hems. The signature J. METZ is visible in the lower left inner corner. The banner at the top center is marked EUROPE. The bottom center is marked HERMES-PARIS. A copyright symbol followed by HERMES is located on a scroll in the upper right corner. The inscription reads: SACHONS LA MERITER PAR NOS ETOILES UNIES QUE L'HARMONIE ET L'AMOUR SOIENT DANS LES ESPRITS ET DANS LES COEURS DES HOMMES POUR REUSSIR CE QUI NOUS ACCUEILLE N'ABUSONS PAS DE CETTE CONFIANCE MISE EN NOUS. Dimensions: Approximately 90 cm x 90 cm.