Auteuil en Mai Hermès Carré Inspiration

Auteuil en Mai Hermès Carré by Carl de Parcevaux (1997) — **Auteuil en Mai** Hermès Carré by Carl de Parcevaux (1997) – SOLD

Auteuil en Mai, Auteuil in May, pays tribute to the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris run at the Auteuil Racecourse, an 82 acre horse racing facility, specifically designed for steeplechase and in operation since 1874.

The Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris takes place in late May and is the richest, most prestigious and also the most difficult jumps race not only in France but the world. Only the best jockeys and their steeds compete here and must overcome the 23 obstacles over a 3.75 mile course, home to two of the most difficult jumps in the world.

Auteuil, today part of Auteuil-Neuilly-Passy, is adjacent to the famous Bois de Boulogne Park (the inspiration for one of Hugo Grygkar‘s scarves). As the 16th and possibly the richest of all the Parisian arrondissements, it is also home to the “other” Statue of Liberty.

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Carl de Parcevaux has brought us other Hermès favorites such as Chasse au Bois and Christophe Colombe.

Since the design is all about Auteuil, the artist placed the racecourse and its stands at the very center of the scarf. This central image is surrounded by vignettes celebrating the venue and its prestigious race.