Hermès «Astrologie» (Dies et Hore) Silk Scarf — Black and Gold, Framed

One of the most recognised designs Hermès has ever issued, framed and hung as the graphic object it is.

«Astrologie» was drawn by Françoise Façonnet and first issued in 1963, taken from a Renaissance astrological table held at the Musée de l'Observatoire in Paris. A gilt sun face sits at the centre of concentric calendar rings, lettered with the months and carrying the twelve signs of the zodiac in gold, inside an octagonal border with winged horses and griffins at the corners. It is usually called «Dies et Hore» — days and hours — after the inscription in the design. Jacqueline Onassis wore it, and it has been reissued repeatedly since.

PRODUCT DETAILS

• Maker: Hermès, Paris

• Design: «Astrologie» / «Dies et Hore» by Françoise Façonnet, first issued 1963

• Colourway: black ground with gold and cream — the harder-to-find black and gold

• Presentation: framed under glass, ready to hang

• Condition: Very good in the frame, colours strong and unfaded

It is still in its frame, so the rolled hem and the signature block have not been examined out of it. We will unframe and photograph both on request before you commit.

From a Charlotte, North Carolina estate.