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Thursday, February 20, 2020

Another Hermès FAKE


There's another FAKE Hermès scarf for sale on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Auth-Vintage-HERMES-PARIS-100-Silk-Scarf-Carousel-Horse-Multi-Color-33-x33-/143536979907



I assume it is supposed to replicate the Luna Park Scarf blogged about here.
There are no tags, so that is not a clue to authenticity.

At first glance, it looks like it could be a variation of Luna Park.

But then look more carefully.
This signature is missing the accent mark on the second e.
 It should be HERMÈS PARIS

Also, look at the yellow that shows that the registry is off and the yellow goes into the white, almost giving double-vision!  That type error would have meant the scarf needed to be destroyed.

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Compare the center of the scarf.
The fake is below.

The one below is the real Luna Park scarf.  Colors are bright.  Lines are clear.  There is a symmetry and grace.

Below is a corner of the fake scarf:
 The horses' painting is clunky.  The movement is not fluid.  I do not see a signature for the artist.

You have to put all the clues together in deciding whether a scarf that is described as authentic really is.  They are opening the bidding at $49.99, and as I write this there is one bid.  Caveat Emptor!








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