HERMÈS Paris - Carré de soie - Les Bassets nicknamed Les Teckels - Xavier de Poret - 1956 - Original red and anise version. The composition features the little dog waiting for his master in various postures. Equipped with his bell harness, it's time for a walk. The square is signed Hermès Paris on the lower right. The scarf is cut from silk twill and hemmed by hand. Dimensions: approx. 82 x 82 cm The original blue hem has been reduced. 2 holes in the center and several scratches and pulled threads. Fair condition but very rare in its original version.

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