HERMÈS, scarf in jacquard woven silk, “Venerie des Princes”, design Charles Hallo 1957, vintage.
approx. 90x90 cm. Pouch included.
Born on 13 January 1882 in Lille near Belgium, Charles-Jean Hallo grew up in Dijon where he later studied art at the École des Beaux-Arts. After his studies, he moved to Paris and specialized first in etching. As World War I approached, he followed his father's footsteps and joined the military as a photographer for the anti-aircraft service. During World War II, he returned to the Army, but as he was too old for active service, he instead became a photography instructor in the Air Force.
Charles-Jean Hallo is best known for his work with Hermès, but he is also famous for his posters for private railways and other promotional materials. In the art world, he is often known by the signature ALO. His talents included drawing, watercolour, gouache, etching and wood engraving. He was hired by Hermès in the 1950s, and his Grande Venerie Royale (1956) is considered his first of a total of fourteen designs, all depicting various hunting scenes. His Val de Loire may have preceded this one, but its exact date is unknown.
Monsieur Hallo died in 1969, but his legacy lives on through his beautiful Hermès scarves, which today are highly sought after and collected worldwide. His masterfully executed chase scenes have become an important part of Hermès design history.Show more
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In good vintage condition with slight signs of use.
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approx. 90x90 cm. Pouch included.
Born on 13 January 1882 in Lille near Belgium, Charles-Jean Hallo grew up in Dijon where he later studied art at the École des Beaux-Arts. After his studies, he moved to Paris and specialized first in etching. As World War I approached, he followed his father's footsteps and joined the military as a photographer for the anti-aircraft service. During World War II, he returned to the Army, but as he was too old for active service, he instead became a photography instructor in the Air Force.
Charles-Jean Hallo is best known for his work with Hermès, but he is also famous for his posters for private railways and other promotional materials. In the art world, he is often known by the signature ALO. His talents included drawing, watercolour, gouache, etching and wood engraving. He was hired by Hermès in the 1950s, and his Grande Venerie Royale (1956) is considered his first of a total of fourteen designs, all depicting various hunting scenes. His Val de Loire may have preceded this one, but its exact date is unknown.
Monsieur Hallo died in 1969, but his legacy lives on through his beautiful Hermès scarves, which today are highly sought after and collected worldwide. His masterfully executed chase scenes have become an important part of Hermès design history.Show more
Condition
In good vintage condition with slight signs of use.
Theme
Hermès scarves
Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
