January Day 2: Postwar & Contemporary Art
By Revere Auctions
Jan 25, 2023
755 Prior Ave N #235C, St Paul, MN, US, United States
An auction featuring two extraordinary Bertoia sculptures, two original Charles Schultz "Peanuts" comic strip drawings, a pastel pin-up drawing of Marilyn Monroe by Earl Moran, and a large collection of Mid-century Modern furnishings. Also included is a fine selection of postwar and contemporary artworks, jewelry, and ceramic pottery by Warren MacKenzie.
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LOT 590:

Bruce Tapola Plein-Air Parvenu Oil on Canvas 2013

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Auction took place on Jan 25, 2023 at Revere Auctions
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Bruce Tapola Plein-Air Parvenu Oil on Canvas 2013
Bruce Tapola (American, 20th/21st century). Oil on canvas painting depicting a grotesquely abstracted figure with their pants around their ankles standing in front of a canvas. Signed, titled, and dated 2013 along the stretcher.

Provenance: Private collection, Minnesota.

Unframed; height: 20 in x width: 16 in. Framed; height: 21 1/2 in x width: 17 1/2 in.
Condition: The painting is in excellent condition with no visible tears, creases, or losses. The surface is stable, and the color is bold and bright. There is a minute loss to paint to the lower center of the painting; however, it is not visible at arm length. When inspected under UV light, there is no visible sign of restoration. Very light wear to the frame. Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.

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