182 - A VINTAGE BLACK LEATHER BRIEFCASE, PURPORTEDLY ASSOCIATED WITH PABLO ESCOBAR

A VINTAGE BLACK LEATHER BRIEFCASE, PURPORTEDLY ASSOCIATED WITH PABLO ESCOBAR A black leather briefcase featuring a reinforced carrying handle, metal fittings, and side clasps. The exterior bears the gilt initials "P.E.G." above the handle. An interior leather band bears the cursive inscription "Pablo Escobar Gaviria." According to the consignor, the briefcase was formerly associated with Pablo Escobar and was included in an exhibition at the Beka Museum at Rockefeller Center, New York, as part of a larger collection of artworks and personal effects attributed to Escobar. The collection was subsequently offered for private sale, as described in an accompanying promotional catalog titled "Pablo Escobar Art Collection," in which the briefcase is illustrated on pages 40–43. The auction house has not independently verified the reported exhibition history, provenance, or association with Pablo Escobar. Dimensions: 17 1/2 x 4 x 13 1/2 in., (44 x10 x34 cm.) Condition: Vintage condition with surface wear. Overall condition consistent with a previously used briefcase. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.