The Artist known in the Hermès Community simply as Rybal.

The artist, who signs his Hermès designs Rybal is the great nephew of Philippe Ledoux [link to his biography].

Les Cavaliers d'Or Vladimir Rybaltchenko, 1975 — **Les Cavaliers d’Or** close up by Vladimir Rybaltchenko (1975) – SOLD

**Vladimir Rybaltchenko** circa 1981 – here working on his **Fleurs et Carlines** that Hermes would be released in 1985

Born as Vladimir Rybaltchenko, he is the father of another Hermès GREAT, Dimitri Rybaltchenko. Both son and father have designed some of the most popular and sought after Hermès carrés.

Vladimir’s father was born in Kiev and left Russia shortly after the revolution. Educated as a bridge engineer, he worked for Renault and Citroen once he emigrated to France. It is said that he had a lovely singing voice and it was this talent that caught the ear of a young French aristocrat, Alice Ledoux.

Alice, the youngest and fourth child, was born and raised in England. Her three brothers were all accomplished. One is credited with translating works of Shakespeare, Dickens, Defoe, Poe and Tolkien into French. Another brother, Albert, was an ambassador. Her undoubtedly most famous brother, was Philippe Ledoux. The artist, who helped catapult and shape the Hermès carré; responsible for so many unforgettable scarves we still love today.

Alice’s father, much younger than Vladimir, objected to the marriage, but the marriage took place nonetheless. That union produced three children, Boris, Vera and Vladimir. Vladimir became a sculptor and painter and like his great uncle, Philippe Ledoux, worked for Hermès. Vladimir died in 2002 leaving behind a legacy.

Vladimir Rybaltchenko was responsible for a number of very memorable scarves as well among them Les Cavaliers d’Or, possibly one the most popular designs of all.