Mors a Jouets Chemise Detail
March 20, 2021
Scarf title: Mors a Jouets Chemise Detail
Dimension: 90 x 90cm
Artist name: Henri d’Origny
Year of issue:
Collection: Fall/Winter 2019
Feature: Bridles, mouthing bits
Material: 100% silk
Product reference: H003414S
Colourway number: 09 (Chocolat/Beige/Orange)
Hermes retail price: EUR385 (SGD680), year 2021
Estimated resale value:
Image credit: Hermes
The Story Behind
Henri d’Origny’s design Mors à jouets is one of the house’s great equestrian classics. Placed in the horse’s mouth and connected to the reins, the bit allows the rider to steer his mount. They are called à jouets (“mouthing bits”) when they are dotted with small beads of metal that encourage salivation and help the animal to relax its mouth. A detail of this composition has been enlarged to become the subject of the scarf itself. Set against a background of fine stripes reminiscent of the cotton weaves used to make men’s shirts, it becomes the Mors à jouets chemise.
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The estimated resale value is just a rough approximation. The resale values can be greatly differ depending on the (limited edition) design, condition, colourway, material and rarity. Eventually, the deal price is the result of agreed price between a willing buyer and seller.