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The real - HERMES SCARF 90 CM

Sale price£122.00 GBP

Created by Hugo Grygkar , the Hermès "La Réale" scarf was first published in 1953 , then reissued in 1982, 1990 and regularly since , testifying to its timelessness and success with enthusiasts and collectors.

This square pays tribute to La Réale , flagship of the galleys of the French Navy under Louis XIV . This majestic vessel was distinguished by its red square standard, strewn with gold fleurs-de-lis , symbol of royal power.

Its refined color palette combines turquoise blue, gold, grey on a white background, with a navy blue border , giving this square a timeless elegance and a sophisticated shine.

Condition : Good condition with signs of wear. Some stains and soiling are present. The rolled hem is impeccable, with no holes or pulled threads. The photos are part of the description and allow you to appreciate this unique piece. We invite you to examine them carefully to get a precise idea of ​​its condition.

Hermès scarf measuring 90 cm x 90 cm (36" x 36"). Made in France from high-quality pure silk, it features hand-rolled edges, a signature of Hermès craftsmanship. Carefully authenticated by Carré Society, this pre-owned scarf embodies the very essence of sustainable luxury.

Art and History of this Hermès Scarf

La Réale was the name of the flagship of the French Navy's galleys under Louis XIV. According to the 1702 Dictionnaire de Marine by Jean Covens and Corneille Mortier, "La Réale is intended in France for the commander of the galleys, and she has the royal standard that distinguishes her from the others. This standard is square and red, strewn with gold fleurs-de-lis." Hugo Grygkar presents here La Réale of 1694, adorned with her ceremonial decorations: tents, pavesades (canvas stretched around the sides of a galley during battles to conceal what was happening on deck from the enemy), banners, and other pennants in brocade, velvet, and crimson damask, embellished with gold and silver. He drew inspiration from a sculpture housed at the National Maritime Museum in Paris, whose particularly rich iconography evokes the cycle of time through the sun's journey and honors the figure of Apollo, an allegory of the monarch. Diana