Estimate: $200 - $400
Price Realized: $113 Includes buyer's premium
oil on canvas board
31 x 23 3/8
signed lower left and verso
by descent to Hartmann's widow, Pamela Bianco, a painter, illustrator, and writer, who came to fame as a child prodigy in the early 20th century
bequeathed to Bianco's step-son, Robert F. Schiffmann, legendary microwave scientist and expert
overall good condition, with areas of craquelure and cracking especially around face, frame abrasions and loss to extreme edges, area of restoration in upper left quadrant
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Condition reports are based on visual inspection by the Capsule team under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all lots are previously owned and all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot.
Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
frame dimensions: 37 x 29 1/4 x 1 1/4 inches, wood frame
