Émile Hermès began collecting at the age of twelve. The resulting ‘cabinet of curiosities’ reflects the open, inquiring mind of this passionate, amateur art lover. Émile was a tireless walker, and a regular at the sale rooms, endlessly on the look-out for strange, unexpected pieces to add to those he had already amassed.
The equestrian world holds a special place:
Virginie Jamin’s neatly-ordered scarf takes inspiration from the models in a
19th-century catalogue. Brow-bands (the bridle strap positioned across the
horse’s forehead) decorated with medallions are arranged in a labyrinth of
straight lines, while ribbon rosettes, presented as prizes at equestrian
competitions, are displayed amid a scattering of flowers.
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