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A striking framed Hermès 90 ‘Quadrige’ silk square by Pierre Peron, circa 1973

Creator: Hermès
Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A striking framed Hermès 90 ‘Quadrige’ silk square by Pierre Peron, circa 1973, of high quality heavy silk showing two panels of interlocking yellow and navy horse’s heads, each wearing a white bridle and with its flowing mane overlapping the border, two lozenges stating ‘Quadrige’ and ‘Hermès-Paris’. French, circa 1973.

Published: Shown in three other colourways in Geneviève Fontan ‘Carres d’Art: Dictionaire Illustré des Carrés Hermès’, Paris 2024, p200.

Frontispiece: ‘The Hermès Scarf: History & Mystique’ by Nadine Coleno.

Footnote: Hermès is renowned for its exquisite scarves, with many collectors on the hunt for unique and different motifs. The wonderful ‘Quadridge’ motif is considered by Hermès expert, Genevieve Fontan, to be one of the rarer designs. It was first introduced in 1973, designed by Pierre Peron, with a variety of different styles and variations being reissued from 2010 onwards, these include ‘Quadridge Au Fil’ and ‘Quadridge Costumé’.

This scarf is a ‘Quadridge II’ to give it its formal name. The design is based on a ‘quadridge’ or ‘quadriga’, an ancient four-horse, two-wheel chariot used for racing. This style is both elegant in its simplicity and really resonates with the brands’ equestrian history.

This motif has been popping up ever since, with the ‘Mises et Relances Quadrige’ change tray available this season, to a limited edition perfume (24 Faubourg Eau de Parfum) brought out in 2012, and the image was used as the frontispiece for the reference book ‘The Hermès Scarf: History & Mystique’ by Nadine Coleno.

More Information

Documentation:	Makers Label/Invoice
Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Silk
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1973
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	818699

Dimensions

W.	41.5 in;	H.	41.5 in;
W.	105.41 cm;	H.	105.41 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques, established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s, specializes in fine antiques with a reputation built on extensive knowledge and long-standing relationships, including with Harrods. Contact Charles at 44.159.067.7558 or via email at charles@wickantiques.co.uk for exceptional pieces curated by a team with expertise in Islamic, Japanese, and fine works of art.