Lot 298
  • 298

Italy, South Tyrol

Estimate
100 - 150 GBP
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Description

  • The Artist's Apron
  • woven cotton, with oil paint
  • approximately 80 by 65cm., 2ft 7in by 2ft 1in.
cobalt blue cotton panel with white selvages, hemmed to a bibbed apron shape, with blue herringbone woven cotton ties and neck loop, splattered on both faces with oil paint

Provenance

removed from the artist's studio

Condition

As viewed
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

This is a traditional and iconic blue apron of South Tyrolean farmers: the “blauer Schurz".