Vanessa Fodera (1981) - THE HERMÈS COACHMAN – The Birkin Paradox – Pop Art Luxury – Playmobil XXL 65 cm – Œuvre originale
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Vanessa Foderà presents THE HERMÈS COACHMAN – The Birkin Paradox, a 1:1 unique Playmobil-based sculpture in resin with mixed media, 80 cm high, 25 cm wide and 38 cm deep, created in 2026, in Pop Art style, multicolour, signed handmade with a certificate of authenticity, origin France, condition Excellent état.
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THE HERMÈS COACHMAN – The Birkin Paradox
Vanessa Foderà | ARTOYS DESIGNER | France | 2026
XXL contemporary sculpture – Hermès Inspired – Pop Art / Street Art / Luxury Art – Original unique work 1/1
THE HERMÈS COACHMAN – When the Hermès coachman meets Pop Art
The French artist Vanessa Foderà, founder of ARTOYS DESIGNER, presents THE HERMÈS COACHMAN, an XXL contemporary sculpture inspired by the emblematic universe of the Hermès house.
Through this original creation, the artist revisits the historical and aesthetic codes of Parisian luxury, in particular its equestrian heritage, its iconic colors and its leather goods universe.
The character freely draws from the famous groom accompanying the carriage associated with Hermès’ historic identity, reinterpreted here in the features of an extravagant, elegant, and decidedly contemporary coachman.
Crowned with a spectacular black top hat, wearing a blood-orange tailored jacket and fitted with gold accessories, THE HERMÈS COACHMAN embodies the meeting of elegance, popular culture and artistic expression.
But behind this refined appearance lies an ironic message about luxury and money, revealed on the reverse:
"MONEY CAN’T BUY HAPPINESS… BUT IT CAN BUY A BIRKIN!"
A creation where the elegance of the Hermès coachman meets the provocative spirit of Street Art.
A reimagined Hermès coachman in contemporary sculpture
THE HERMÈS COACHMAN stands out for a significant sculptural transformation of its original support.
Created from a commercial XXL Playmobil base, the sculpture was customized in Vanessa Foderà’s French workshop.
The jacket, waistcoat and top hat underwent a specific design and 3D resin printing fabrication process.
These elements provide new volumes and profoundly alter the character’s appearance.
The blood-orange jacket, with structured lapels and personalized reliefs, reproduces the colors associated with the Hermès universe.
Matching orange sleeves extend the silhouette’s harmony.
The sculptural black waistcoat adds contrast and depth, while the cream trousers and dark brown‑trimmed boots complete the outfit inspired by equestrian elegance.
The whole transforms a popular character into an original artistic figure, halfway between a luxury coachman, an extravagant gentleman, and a Pop Art icon.
Details inspired by the Hermès universe
The sculpture features numerous individually crafted or customized details and accessories:
* Black sculptural top hat adorned with a geometric rhinestone diamond, a visual signature of ARTOYS DESIGNER.
* Decorative orange headband, punctuated with black details and a buckle bearing the letter H.
* Blood-orange jacket printed in 3D resin, with structured lapels, reliefs and artistic inscriptions.
* Black sculptural waistcoat designed to measure.
* Matching blood-orange arms.
* Gold chain and decorative pendant evoking money and wealth.
* Graphic details and visual references to Hermès Paris.
* Decorative yellow accessory recalling luxury world codes.
* Cream trousers and contrasting graphic elements.
* Custom boots with glossy finishes.
* Professional painting, rhinestones, decorative accessories and glossy 2K varnish.
Each element contributes to the character’s visual identity, whose original silhouette has been completely reimagined.
THE BIRKIN PARADOX – A second work on the back
The sculpture’s rear reveals a highly expressive graphic composition entitled THE BIRKIN PARADOX.
On a blood-orange background, a Pop Art scene inspired by the Hermès leather goods universe appears.
A stylized Birkin bag occupies the center of the composition, surrounded by banknotes, coins and symbols of wealth.
The vivid colors, graphic overlays and contrasts recall the energy of contemporary Street Art.
At the heart of the piece stands the phrase:
"MONEY CAN’T BUY HAPPINESS… BUT IT CAN BUY A BIRKIN!"
This knowingly ironic formula explores our relationship with money, consumption, objects of desire and symbols of social success.
The contrast between the two faces is a key element of the work.
On the front: the elegance of the Hermès coachman, his sculptural suit and the codes of Parisian luxury.
On the back: a graphic explosion around the Birkin bag and a provocative message on the symbolic power of money.
THE HERMÈS COACHMAN thus offers two complementary artistic readings, designed to be discovered from different angles.
A work of art and craftsmanship made in France
The creation combines several contemporary and artisanal techniques:
* Transformation of a commercial XXL Playmobil base.
* Design of new sculptural elements.
* 3D resin printing of customized pieces.
* Professional painting in blood-orange, black, cream and brown.
* Creation and application of UV DTF graphic compositions.
* Placement of accessories, rhinestones and decorative elements.
* Work on reliefs, contrasts and details.
* Application of a glossy 2K varnish.
* Assembly and finishing done individually.
This customization work turns the initial industrial support into a contemporary work with its own artistic identity.
An original unique work – 1/1
THE HERMÈS COACHMAN – The Birkin Paradox is an original work created in a single example.
It is not a mass-produced sculpture, but a unique piece emerging from Vanessa Foderà’s universe.
Its combination of tailor-made sculptural pieces, graphic décors and customized accessories gives it a distinctive visual identity within the ARTOYS DESIGNER collection.
Artwork details
Artist: Vanessa Foderà
Studio: ARTOYS DESIGNER – France
Title: THE HERMÈS COACHMAN – The Birkin Paradox
Year: 2026
Edition: Original unique – 1/1
Style: Pop Art / Street Art / Luxury Art
Medium: Contemporary sculpture customized XXL
Support: Transformed commercial XXL Playmobil base
Technique: Mixed media, custom resin 3D printing, professional painting, UV DTF graphics, decorative accessories, rhinestones and glossy varnish
Height: About 65 cm excluding the top hat
Dominant colors: Blood-orange, black, cream and brown
Finish: Glossy 2K varnish with raised decorative elements
Origin: French ARTOYS DESIGNER workshop
A sculpture for collectors and contemporary art lovers
With THE HERMÈS COACHMAN, Vanessa Foderà offers a singular interpretation of the luxury universe.
References to Hermès and its equestrian heritage meet the codes of popular culture and contemporary art.
Its XXL format, expressive colors and sculptural details give it a strong visual presence.
This work could find a place in a private collection, a gallery, a showroom, a contemporary interior or an art and design space.
A creation that celebrates luxury codes while inviting reflection on their meanings.
Presentation and shipping
The sculpture will be carefully protected in reinforced packaging suitable for its XXL format.
Shipping will be done in two parcels, including the sculpture in its original box and the top hat separately packed for protection.
A shipping tracking will be provided.
The sale concerns the sculpture and its integrated accessories.
Decor, photographic setups and virtual podiums possibly visible in certain illustrations are not included in the sale.
Actual photographs of the sculpture are the reference for assessing its details and finishes.
Note on artistic approach
THE HERMÈS COACHMAN is an independent artwork by Vanessa Foderà, created from a transformed XXL Playmobil base.
The references to Hermès, its equestrian heritage and the Birkin bag are part of a contemporary reinterpretation and Pop Art commentary on luxury and consumer society.
This is not an official product, collaboration or a work created or approved by Hermès or Playmobil.
Vanessa Foderà – ARTOYS DESIGNER
The art of turning the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Seller's Story
ARTOYS DESIGNER – VANESSA FODERA
French contemporary artist Vanessa Foderà signs her works under the name ARTOYS DESIGNER, creating unique pieces that blend Pop Art, watchmaking design, and reinterpretation of iconic objects.
She became known for her artistic Watch Winders and customized XXL Playmobil figurines, which over the years have become sought-after pieces among collectors and contemporary art enthusiasts.
Each creation is handcrafted, signed, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity guaranteeing its origin.
Works signed by Vanessa Foderà – ARTOYS DESIGNER are the only ones recognized as the artist's official creations, ensuring their buyers authenticity, traceability, and lasting artistic value.
Having been present on Catawiki for several years, the artist benefits from verified evaluations and consistent recognition from buyers, highlighting the quality, regularity, and seriousness of their work.
Ses collections — 'Time Is Money,' 'In Time We Trust,' 'Not War,' 'Luxury Pop Collection' — question our relationship with time, luxury, and society, and are now featured in several private collections and international galleries.
Translated by Google TranslateTHE HERMÈS COACHMAN – The Birkin Paradox
Vanessa Foderà | ARTOYS DESIGNER | France | 2026
XXL contemporary sculpture – Hermès Inspired – Pop Art / Street Art / Luxury Art – Original unique work 1/1
THE HERMÈS COACHMAN – When the Hermès coachman meets Pop Art
The French artist Vanessa Foderà, founder of ARTOYS DESIGNER, presents THE HERMÈS COACHMAN, an XXL contemporary sculpture inspired by the emblematic universe of the Hermès house.
Through this original creation, the artist revisits the historical and aesthetic codes of Parisian luxury, in particular its equestrian heritage, its iconic colors and its leather goods universe.
The character freely draws from the famous groom accompanying the carriage associated with Hermès’ historic identity, reinterpreted here in the features of an extravagant, elegant, and decidedly contemporary coachman.
Crowned with a spectacular black top hat, wearing a blood-orange tailored jacket and fitted with gold accessories, THE HERMÈS COACHMAN embodies the meeting of elegance, popular culture and artistic expression.
But behind this refined appearance lies an ironic message about luxury and money, revealed on the reverse:
"MONEY CAN’T BUY HAPPINESS… BUT IT CAN BUY A BIRKIN!"
A creation where the elegance of the Hermès coachman meets the provocative spirit of Street Art.
A reimagined Hermès coachman in contemporary sculpture
THE HERMÈS COACHMAN stands out for a significant sculptural transformation of its original support.
Created from a commercial XXL Playmobil base, the sculpture was customized in Vanessa Foderà’s French workshop.
The jacket, waistcoat and top hat underwent a specific design and 3D resin printing fabrication process.
These elements provide new volumes and profoundly alter the character’s appearance.
The blood-orange jacket, with structured lapels and personalized reliefs, reproduces the colors associated with the Hermès universe.
Matching orange sleeves extend the silhouette’s harmony.
The sculptural black waistcoat adds contrast and depth, while the cream trousers and dark brown‑trimmed boots complete the outfit inspired by equestrian elegance.
The whole transforms a popular character into an original artistic figure, halfway between a luxury coachman, an extravagant gentleman, and a Pop Art icon.
Details inspired by the Hermès universe
The sculpture features numerous individually crafted or customized details and accessories:
* Black sculptural top hat adorned with a geometric rhinestone diamond, a visual signature of ARTOYS DESIGNER.
* Decorative orange headband, punctuated with black details and a buckle bearing the letter H.
* Blood-orange jacket printed in 3D resin, with structured lapels, reliefs and artistic inscriptions.
* Black sculptural waistcoat designed to measure.
* Matching blood-orange arms.
* Gold chain and decorative pendant evoking money and wealth.
* Graphic details and visual references to Hermès Paris.
* Decorative yellow accessory recalling luxury world codes.
* Cream trousers and contrasting graphic elements.
* Custom boots with glossy finishes.
* Professional painting, rhinestones, decorative accessories and glossy 2K varnish.
Each element contributes to the character’s visual identity, whose original silhouette has been completely reimagined.
THE BIRKIN PARADOX – A second work on the back
The sculpture’s rear reveals a highly expressive graphic composition entitled THE BIRKIN PARADOX.
On a blood-orange background, a Pop Art scene inspired by the Hermès leather goods universe appears.
A stylized Birkin bag occupies the center of the composition, surrounded by banknotes, coins and symbols of wealth.
The vivid colors, graphic overlays and contrasts recall the energy of contemporary Street Art.
At the heart of the piece stands the phrase:
"MONEY CAN’T BUY HAPPINESS… BUT IT CAN BUY A BIRKIN!"
This knowingly ironic formula explores our relationship with money, consumption, objects of desire and symbols of social success.
The contrast between the two faces is a key element of the work.
On the front: the elegance of the Hermès coachman, his sculptural suit and the codes of Parisian luxury.
On the back: a graphic explosion around the Birkin bag and a provocative message on the symbolic power of money.
THE HERMÈS COACHMAN thus offers two complementary artistic readings, designed to be discovered from different angles.
A work of art and craftsmanship made in France
The creation combines several contemporary and artisanal techniques:
* Transformation of a commercial XXL Playmobil base.
* Design of new sculptural elements.
* 3D resin printing of customized pieces.
* Professional painting in blood-orange, black, cream and brown.
* Creation and application of UV DTF graphic compositions.
* Placement of accessories, rhinestones and decorative elements.
* Work on reliefs, contrasts and details.
* Application of a glossy 2K varnish.
* Assembly and finishing done individually.
This customization work turns the initial industrial support into a contemporary work with its own artistic identity.
An original unique work – 1/1
THE HERMÈS COACHMAN – The Birkin Paradox is an original work created in a single example.
It is not a mass-produced sculpture, but a unique piece emerging from Vanessa Foderà’s universe.
Its combination of tailor-made sculptural pieces, graphic décors and customized accessories gives it a distinctive visual identity within the ARTOYS DESIGNER collection.
Artwork details
Artist: Vanessa Foderà
Studio: ARTOYS DESIGNER – France
Title: THE HERMÈS COACHMAN – The Birkin Paradox
Year: 2026
Edition: Original unique – 1/1
Style: Pop Art / Street Art / Luxury Art
Medium: Contemporary sculpture customized XXL
Support: Transformed commercial XXL Playmobil base
Technique: Mixed media, custom resin 3D printing, professional painting, UV DTF graphics, decorative accessories, rhinestones and glossy varnish
Height: About 65 cm excluding the top hat
Dominant colors: Blood-orange, black, cream and brown
Finish: Glossy 2K varnish with raised decorative elements
Origin: French ARTOYS DESIGNER workshop
A sculpture for collectors and contemporary art lovers
With THE HERMÈS COACHMAN, Vanessa Foderà offers a singular interpretation of the luxury universe.
References to Hermès and its equestrian heritage meet the codes of popular culture and contemporary art.
Its XXL format, expressive colors and sculptural details give it a strong visual presence.
This work could find a place in a private collection, a gallery, a showroom, a contemporary interior or an art and design space.
A creation that celebrates luxury codes while inviting reflection on their meanings.
Presentation and shipping
The sculpture will be carefully protected in reinforced packaging suitable for its XXL format.
Shipping will be done in two parcels, including the sculpture in its original box and the top hat separately packed for protection.
A shipping tracking will be provided.
The sale concerns the sculpture and its integrated accessories.
Decor, photographic setups and virtual podiums possibly visible in certain illustrations are not included in the sale.
Actual photographs of the sculpture are the reference for assessing its details and finishes.
Note on artistic approach
THE HERMÈS COACHMAN is an independent artwork by Vanessa Foderà, created from a transformed XXL Playmobil base.
The references to Hermès, its equestrian heritage and the Birkin bag are part of a contemporary reinterpretation and Pop Art commentary on luxury and consumer society.
This is not an official product, collaboration or a work created or approved by Hermès or Playmobil.
Vanessa Foderà – ARTOYS DESIGNER
The art of turning the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Seller's Story
ARTOYS DESIGNER – VANESSA FODERA
French contemporary artist Vanessa Foderà signs her works under the name ARTOYS DESIGNER, creating unique pieces that blend Pop Art, watchmaking design, and reinterpretation of iconic objects.
She became known for her artistic Watch Winders and customized XXL Playmobil figurines, which over the years have become sought-after pieces among collectors and contemporary art enthusiasts.
Each creation is handcrafted, signed, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity guaranteeing its origin.
Works signed by Vanessa Foderà – ARTOYS DESIGNER are the only ones recognized as the artist's official creations, ensuring their buyers authenticity, traceability, and lasting artistic value.
Having been present on Catawiki for several years, the artist benefits from verified evaluations and consistent recognition from buyers, highlighting the quality, regularity, and seriousness of their work.
Ses collections — 'Time Is Money,' 'In Time We Trust,' 'Not War,' 'Luxury Pop Collection' — question our relationship with time, luxury, and society, and are now featured in several private collections and international galleries.
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Manufacturer/brand
Playmobil
Era
After 2000
Style
Pop Art
Country of origin
France
Material
Plastic, Resin
Artist
Vanessa Fodera (1981)
Title of artwork
THE HERMÈS COACHMAN – The Birkin Paradox – Pop Art Luxury – Playmobil XXL 65 cm – Œuvre originale
Signature
Certificate of authenticity, Hand signed
Edition
1:1 unique (number 20)
Year
2026
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
80 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
38 cm
Weight
9 kg
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