Strawberry Roan Box Bag (version 2)

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Object Name

"(Strawberry) Roan" box bag featuring greek-styled screen printed white horse embellished with strawberry appliqués

Dimensions

0 L x 0 W x 0 H in.

Date

0000

DESCRIPTION DESIGN FABRICATION CONDITION NOTES

DESCRIPTION

Summary

Square box purse depicting the profile of a prancing horse done in a style evocative of Ancient Greek art. White screen printing embellished with satin strawberry appliqués and acrylic pearlescent flowers with sparkling amber centers. A strawberry appliqué plus the word "Roan" appear in the lower right corner, where Collins regularly titled her work. One of multiple variations on this theme.

DESIGN

Title of Piece

(strawberry, pictured) Roan (sic)

Artist

Enid Collins (American, 1926-1989), for Collins of Texas

Associated Product Codes

General Colors

White, red, pearl, amber

Collins's Colors

Undetermined

Subjects

Animals, horses, nature, fruit, puns

Signature and/or Mark

"ec" and copyright symbol screen printed on lower right front

Accessories

None

Copyright

Undetermined

FABRICATION

Materials

Acrylic serigraph on heavily lacquered solid wood (probably mahogany); glass jewels manufactured for Collins of Texas in the Czech Republic; acrylic embellishments; hand-wrought solid brass clasps and ornaments; rigid vinyl handle; natural hand-stained leather trim; satin lining; mirror

Techniques

Serigraph (screen) print; machine-made box with hand-applied stain and lacquer; hand-wrought solid brass; some hand assembly (hand application of jewels)

Place of Manufacture

Medina, Texas

Places of Sale

Unknown

Rarity

Unrated

CONDITION

Condition

Very good

Condition notes

Shows typical wear, including to handles; original screen print unmarred and vivid; appliqués intact, in place and in good condition.

Preservation notes

None

NOTES

Additional notes

One of several designs featuring horses, a favorite subject of Enid Collins and her collectors.

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