Bidspirit auction | Vintage Hermes Le Roy Soleil

Vintage Hermes Le Roy Soleil Silk Carre 90 in Navy - This Hermes silk carre 90 features the Le Roy Soleil (The Sun King) motif, an intricate design by artist Annie Faivre first issued in 1994. The central composition depicts King Louis XIV in an equestrian portrait set against a large sunburst, surrounded by a complex arrangement of celestial and allegorical vignettes including angels, suns with human faces, horse-drawn chariots, and stylized compass roses. The design is executed in a colorway of deep navy blue, sky blue, and gold with vibrant multicolored accents. The scarf is constructed from silk twill with hand-rolled and hand-stitched hems. The title LE ROY SOLEIL is printed at the bottom center within a dark blue cartouche, and the HERMES PARIS maker mark appears at the bottom right corner. The artist's signature is integrated into the design. 90 x 90 cm (35.4 x 35.4 inches).