René Magritte's (Belgian, 1898-1967) Hat and Suitcase

A Stelzig's Saddlery Co. Cowboy Hat, of René Magritte (Belgian 1898-1967), with a brown suitcase French, annotated in penicl 'Magritte-Bruxelles' with further inscription 'Magritte 97 Rue des Mimoas, Bruxelles 3'

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Dimensions: suitcase length 55 cm. Hat size: 20x 16 cm.

Sale; Sotheby's, London, The Remaining Contents of the Studio of René Magritte, the property of the late Georgette Berger, the widow of René Magritte, 2nd July 1987, lot 927, where purchased by the present owner.

Exhibition:
Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Fashion and Realism, September to October 1988 (the suitcase)

Literature:
'Magritte: Ideas and Images' by Harry Torczyner, New York 1977 p.62 (A phoograph of Magritte wearing the hat)

This hat was presented to Magritte when he was visiting Texas in December 1965