-Rare Vintage ROBERT LOUGHLIN "1962" Brute Smoking Man Portrait Drawing Painting on Vintage Purse Outsider Folk Art New York City expressionist

-Rare work by renowned NYC artist, collector, and design expert ROBERT LOUGHLIN (1949-2011), who was known for painting his iconic "Brute" image (also known as smoking man or Marlboro man) on various found items and household objects. Black ink or paint on a vintage leather purse. Signed "RL" lower left, titled "1962" on bottom.

-Approximate dimensions (body of purse): 6" high x 8" wide x 3" deep.

-Good vintage condition. The purse strap has wear and cracks and the body has some discoloration, as shown. We believe that this was the condition of the purse at the time the art was originally applied.

-Colors: beige / off-white, black.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: -Good vintage condition. The purse strap has wear and cracks and the body has some discoloration, as shown. We believe that this was the condition of the purse at the time the art was originally applied.

Creator:
Artist: Robert Loughlin

Materials & Techniques:
Brass, Leather, Paint, Pen and Ink

Winning bidders will be contacted regarding shipping after the auction closes.

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; -Good vintage condition. The purse strap has wear and cracks and the body has some discoloration, as shown. We believe that this was the condition of the purse at the time the art was originally applied.