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Business News/ Photos / The saddle stitch

The saddle stitch

Items from a century-old private collection of the Herms family are now on show in Mumbai

‘Hitched Carriage And Waiting Groom’, by a follower of Alfred de Dreux, second half of 19th century. Graphite, white gouache and red pencil. This drawing became the inspiration for the Hermès logo. Photographs by Abhijit Bhatlekar/Mint

1/9‘Hitched Carriage And Waiting Groom’, by a follower of Alfred de Dreux, second half of 19th century. Graphite, white gouache and red pencil. This drawing became the inspiration for the Hermès logo. Photographs by Abhijit Bhatlekar/Mint

The Émile Hermès original collection includes paintings, equestrian objects and artefacts from all over the world.

2/9The Émile Hermès original collection includes paintings, equestrian objects and artefacts from all over the world.

A horse-head sculpture by French artist Denis Mondineu

3/9A horse-head sculpture by French artist Denis Mondineu

A replica of a rocking horse that has been in the Hermès family for six generations.

4/9A replica of a rocking horse that has been in the Hermès family for six generations.

‘Rider Greeting A Young Woman Driving Her Carriage’, After Pierre Georges Jeanniot (French School, 1848-1934), etching.

5/9‘Rider Greeting A Young Woman Driving Her Carriage’, After Pierre Georges Jeanniot (French School, 1848-1934), etching.

An equestrian portrait of Louis XIV, Atelier of René Antoine Houasse (French School, 1645-1710), circa 1679, oil on canvas.

6/9An equestrian portrait of Louis XIV, Atelier of René Antoine Houasse (French School, 1645-1710), circa 1679, oil on canvas.

A Marwari bridle that is part of a decorative Marwari saddle.

7/9A Marwari bridle that is part of a decorative Marwari saddle.

A horse ankle bracelet in silver from the Mughal period.

8/9A horse ankle bracelet in silver from the Mughal period.

A side-saddle sandal stirrup; chased and repoussé silver and silver filigree.

9/9A side-saddle sandal stirrup; chased and repoussé silver and silver filigree.

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