Free Arts NYC 22nd Annual Art Auction: Summer in September

Free Arts NYC 22nd Annual Art Auction: Summer in September

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Carolina Herrera and Grear Patterson

Oversized White Leather Tote Bag hand with Hand Painting by Grear Patterson, 2021

Lot Closed

September 24, 09:19 PM GMT

Estimate

2,000 - 3,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Carolina Herrera and Grear Patterson

Oversized White Leather Tote Bag hand with Hand Painting by Grear Patterson, 2021


Height: 27 in.

Width: 20 ½ in.

Depth: 10 in.

Shoulder Strap Drop: 10 ½ in.


Please note that Sotheby’s is waiving the standard Buyer’s Premium and Overhead Premium for this benefit auction. The final purchase price for the winning bidder will include Hammer Price only plus any shipping charges (as applicable).


Please note that while this auction is hosted on Sothebys.com, it is being administered by Free Arts NYC, and all post-sale matters (inclusive of invoicing and property pickup/shipment) will be handled by Free Arts NYC. As such, Sotheby’s will share the contact details for the winning bidders with Free Arts NYC so that they may be in touch directly post-sale.

Acquired from Artist and Carolina Herrera

Creative Director Wes Gordon has collaborated with artist Grear Patterson on four exclusively hand painted handbags to benefit Free Arts NYC. Their programs have continued to inspire children to re-imagine their worlds and transform their lives through the creative arts, a mission that is important to both Wes and Grear.


 “I have always admired the optimism and bold use of color in Grear’s work, and it is such a pleasure to have the opportunity to collaborate with him for this important cause,” says Wes. “CH bags are a perfect symbol of quality and craftsmanship and I love seeing them being brought to life through Grear’s use of them as colorful canvases.”


 “I was drawn to this project because of the freedom from which I could approach painting these CH Carolina Herrera tote bags in collaboration with Creative Director, Wes Gordon. The starting point for this was sunrises and sunsets, which to me is a perfect symbol of hope and optimism and that there will always be a tomorrow and another day to look forward to. I’m excited to raise funds to support such an important initiative as Free Arts.” says Grear Patterson. 


The chosen CH handbag style for the collaboration is the iconic Matryoshka XL bag in red, black, pale pink and white leather.