Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Scarf 90 Silk Twill Name Design: Les Poulains, The Foals Artist: Xavier de Poret Size: 90 cm x 90 cm / 35 in x 35 in Color: Bleu Gris (Blue Gray), Jaune Paille (Straw Yellow) Fabric: 100% Silk Twill, hand-rolled edges Approx. Issue Date: Original design first issued in 1960; reissue date: Not verified Condition: Excellent Condition With Care Tag, Gently Loved, Without Box, Please See the Detailed Pictures Country of Origin: Made in France
Story about the Design: Les Poulains is an equestrian Hermès carré first issued in 1960. The composition presents mares and foals in a series of finely rendered animal studies, with a central scene of a mare and newborn foal resting in straw. The design is framed by a straw or hay border, reinforcing the stable and breeding theme. The English title is The Foals, and the subject closely reflects Hermès equestrian heritage through the observation of young horses, mares, movement, posture, and natural animal detail.
Artist's Story: Xavier de Poret was a Hermès scarf artist known for animal subjects. Hermès describes him as a renowned animal painter and portrait artist famous for hunting scenes and studies of horses and birds. His style is especially suited to Les Poulains, where the horses and foals are rendered with a pencil-like naturalist precision rather than decorative abstraction.
Collector's Notes: Collector commentary identifies Xavier de Poret as a sought-after Hermès artist known for pencil-drawn animals, specifically naming Les Poulains among his notable animal designs. Early examples and strong condition examples are especially desirable to collectors, with value influenced by colorway, condition, care tag, box, and whether the scarf is an original issue or later reissue.
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