Hermes Photo Finish by Dimitri Rybaltchenko Feels Unworn

The perfect gift for the race-goer in your life, presented as new in its original perfect box complete with sales document, tissue and care label. Condition 10/10.

Created by iconic Hermès artist, Dimitri Rybaltchenko, Photo FInish was issued by Hermès as part of its 2013 Spring/Summer “Year of Sport” themed collection.

This modern, contemporary design shows in profile two thoroughbred race horses and jockeys running neck to neck to the finish line, so evenly matched that it will take a photograph to determine the winner.

The design has become rare and most popular with Hermès collectors.

Hermes writes:

The graphics of speed… A rhythmic flash of lines and colours sets the pace, sweeping us into the wake of rider and horse, to the very heart of the moment: a precious, fleeting instant of absolute concentration. The finishing line, that culminating point where everything is still, just when everything is rushing on. Mind and body, man and horse, are one – forces joined in perfect union. The essence of speed is captured in straight lines, diagonals and alternating colours. Photography bows to the tempo of graphic design, a portrait recomposed… the hand reveals what the eye of the lens has, seemingly, overlooked.