Orville Bulman
(American, 1904-1978)
Quest-cet, 1957
Sale 1231 - American Art
Oct 17, 2023
2:00PM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$10,000 -
$15,000
Sold for $23,940
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Orville Bulman
(American, 1904-1978)
Quest-cet, 1957
oil on canvas
signed Bulman (lower left); signed, dated, and titled (on the reverse)
20 1/4 x 22 1/4 inches.
From the Collection of Joseph S. and Miriam T. Sample
Condition Report
Framed: 31 x 33 1/4 inches.
Minor deposits of surface dirt and dust; canvas is wax-lined; passages of the canvas are pressed from lining process; stretcher bar marks around image perimeter; craquelures throughout, primarily within the sky and along left edge; varnish is discolored. Under UV light: spots of inpainting in areas of giraffe, elephants, ostrich, lion, monkey, and man; inpainting above white waves, in red of the boat; two small strokes of inpainting in lower center; one stroke of inpainting in upper left corner; several very small strokes of inpainting in center left of sky. Additional images available upon request.
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Minor deposits of surface dirt and dust; canvas is wax-lined; passages of the canvas are pressed from lining process; stretcher bar marks around image perimeter; craquelures throughout, primarily within the sky and along left edge; varnish is discolored. Under UV light: spots of inpainting in areas of giraffe, elephants, ostrich, lion, monkey, and man; inpainting above white waves, in red of the boat; two small strokes of inpainting in lower center; one stroke of inpainting in upper left corner; several very small strokes of inpainting in center left of sky. Additional images available upon request.
Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold “as is,” in the condition they are in at the time of the auction. The physical condition of lots can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to inspect a lot personally or through a knowledgeable representative prior to bidding. 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. Prospective buyers must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction, and it is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that they have requested, received and considered any condition report.
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