Revillon Fur Cape with design by Ford Ruthling, 1980-90s

This Revillon cape features a design by Ford Ruthling (1933-2015), a Santa Fe artist, known as a 'master in multiple mediums'; he worked in watercolor, tin, wood, clay, iron, paper and, in this rare version, fur. Ruthling was born in 1933 in Tesuque, New Mexico and became famous for his realistic detailed painted Pueblo pottery set within a surrealist background. In the 2016 book 'Unbuttoned: Gay Life in the Santa Fe Arts Scene', Ford Ruthling is described as, 'a gay playboy and the leader of a great circle of likeminded artists and artistic types back in the 1970s'. Ruthling's works are in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., the Dallas Museum of Fine Art, and the New Mexico Museum of Art, as well as many private collections.

Black sheared mink fur cape with pieced totem faces and symbols in white, tan, blue, and black, and trimmed with black fox fur around the neckline and hem, and front hinged clasp closures.
Label: Revillon
Second Label: Zuki
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 28"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 41"

Condition:The overall condition is very good though there is a faint blue mark on the front left face going over the right eye. Everything is sold 'As Is'. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email us with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.