Hermes Silk Scarf Les Poulains - Red - EXCWOCT - 2606131615

Les Poulains - Red - EXCWOCT - 2606131615

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: Rouge (Red), Blanc (White), Noir (Black), Marron (Brown), Beige (Beige)
Fabric: 100% Silk Twill, hand-rolled edges
Approx. Issue Date: First issued in 1960; reissued in 1998, with later 2002/2003 reissue references
Condition: Excellent Condition Without 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 centered on mares and foals. The composition presents separate studies of grazing, standing, trotting, and resting horses around a central mare-and-foal vignette, framed by a loose, sketch-like border that resembles straw or horsehair. Public resale and collector references identify the design as first issued in 1960, with reissue references in 1998 and later 2002/2003 editions. The red colorway is documented as Rouge with horse studies in white, grey-black line work, beige, and brown. The subject connects directly to Hermès equestrian heritage through the theme of young horses, mares, movement, and close animal observation.

Artist's Story:
Xavier de Poret was an animal artist, portraitist, and illustrator whose work is closely associated with precise animal studies. The Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature identifies him as Xavier de Poret, 1894-1975, and records his gift-related museum collection of drawings, studies, portraits, and genre scenes. Museum commentary notes that he observed birds closely during childhood, developed strong knowledge of horses as a rider and hunter, and became known for translating animal expressions with particular care. Collector and scarf references connect his highly detailed animal drawings to a long collaboration with Hermès, where his animal-themed designs became especially admired among carré collectors.

Collector's Notes:
Les Poulains is regarded by collector and resale references as a rare and desirable Xavier de Poret animal design. Collector commentary emphasizes the delicacy of the mare-and-foal drawings, the importance of edition details, and the desirability of De Poret animal carrés. Auction commentary notes that early examples may lack later copyright details, while later editions may show reissue-era characteristics. This listing does not claim a first edition unless confirmed by detailed pictures.

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