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53 - Ben VAUTIER, known as BEN (1935–2024)
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Estimate €500 - €800
Sale commission
Description
Ben VAUTIER, known as BEN (1935–2024) Hands off my bag Painted handbag, Helenbeck Couture Paris label – signed L. 37 cm (signs of wear) Part of the Artbag 2000 Summersac collection Created for the “Modern Art Couture” fashion show on 10 December 1999 at the Ferrero Gallery in Nice, featuring an original concept explained by Ben: “A painting doesn’t necessarily have to be hung on a wall; you can also wear it.” The painting becomes portable. In 2000, a second Helenbeck Haute Couture fashion show took place at Jimmy’s in Monte Carlo in partnership with Ferrari.
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About the sale The Helenbeck Sisters’ Collection
Auction location
Auction time 09/24/2026 at 2:00 PM
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