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Lot 717

Vintage Matador Montera Hat with Box

Estimate: $300 - $600
Starting Bid
$150

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Vintage hand-knit matador (bullfighter) montera cap, with velvet-lined leather box that reads "Carlos Montes", also includes accordion photo album housing depictions of various religious icons, and pair of pink satin matador socks 

height 6 in. x width 13.5 in. x depth 9.5 in. / hat box

Provenance: The Estate collection of late teacher and humanitarian Douglas Rhodenbaugh, from his historic downtown Austin, Texas home. Mr. Rhodenbaugh spent decades traveling throughout Latin America assuming his vast collection of folk and fine arts, often buying pieces directly from the artisans he met on his travels.

 

 

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