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Sat, May 31, 2025 01:00PM EDT
Lot 155

Orville Bulman, 1903-1978, La Barque a Demain

Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$300 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
OrvilleBulmanAmerican1903-1978La Barque a Demainoil on canvas1969, signed lower left, signed again, dated and titled verso30 x 36 in. (76.2 x 91.4 cm.), Frame: 34 1/2 x 41 1/4 in. (87.6 x 104.8 cm.)Provenance: The Estate of David W. Keller, Century City, CA; acquired from Hammer Galleries, New York, June 16, 1972 (with receipt); Literature: Orville Bulman: An Enchanted Life and Fantastic Legacy by Deborah C. Pollack 2005, 2006, illustrated p. 164, and accompanied by a letter from Deborah Pollack dated January 14, 2005; Notes: This item does not qualify for in-house shipping. Please see our preferred shippers' list for quotes or arrange for local pickup. https://www.abell.com/buy-sell/how-to-ship/

Condition

uneven varnishing throughout, with some areas of paint loss, paint loss on each woman's dress, and vase, two areas of craquelure, inspected with UV light, no signs of in-painting or restoration Abell provides in-house shipping for select items. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for item pickups. Items that cannot be shipped will be noted. An email will go out after invoices are sent. For assistance with shipping, please refer to our shippers' page at https://www.abell.com/buy-sell/how-to-ship/. Payment: Jewelry and coins must be paid by wire transfer, cash, or check (checks subject to clearance before release). The Condition Report states Abell Auction's reasonable opinion as to the lot?s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Abell does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Items sold at auction are of considerable age and may exhibit wear, usage, repairs, and damage. Therefore, all lots are sold 'as is' and there are no returns or refunds. Abell does not owe the buyer any obligation to report on the condition of the lot and makes no guarantee the condition will be given for the lot. Abell attempts to provide accurate descriptions and images of products online. It is the buyer's responsibility to review all of the information provided about a lot before placing a bid. The buyer acknowledges that the products are sold on an ?as-is? basis.

Provenance

Provenance: The Estate of David W. Keller, Century City, CA; acquired from Hammer Galleries, New York, June 16, 1972 (with receipt); Literature: Orville Bulman: An Enchanted Life and Fantastic Legacy by Deborah C. Pollack 2005, 2006, illustrated p. 164, and accompanied by a letter from Deborah Pollack dated January 14, 2005; Notes: This item does not qualify for in-house shipping. Please see our preferred shippers' list for quotes or arrange for local pickup. https://www.abell.com/buy-sell/how-to-ship/