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Brush, Artist's

Object number2011.65.9

Date1945-2009

Mediumpolyester; wood; metal

Credit LineGift of Estate of Virgil Cantini

DescriptionBrush with light tan polyester bristles. Metal bracket attached to blue plastic handle.Dimensions3 x 0.5 x 8.875 in. (7.6 x 1.3 x 22.5 cm)
InscriptionsHand-engraved in cursive into handle: "Cantini".
MarksEmbossed on bracket: "1 1/2" ".

Maker's information on opposite side of handle "5520 Sentry / POLYESTER".
Historical NotesPart of a collection of artwork and art tools from artist Virgil Cantini (b. Roccaraso, Italy 1919, d. Pittsburgh 2009). Cantini’s artwork was often inspired by his devout Catholic faith. Cantini’s home on Craig Street often caught the eye of passersby with its bright metal and glass entryway and decorative gating around the roof porch, both designed by Cantini. Cantini and his wife, Lucille Kleber, added a gallery space on to the front of their home to display their artwork and a studio on the second floor. In addition to the studio at the Craig Street house, Cantini worked out of a larger studio on Winthrop Street, housed in a 19th century firehouse.

Previous owner Virgil David Cantini (Italian, 1919 - 2009)

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