Spring Southern Estates and Collections: Session I
Tue, Jun 25, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 166
Alfred J Tulk, Mandingo Trader in Liberia, 1932, O/B
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for
$850
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $300,000 | $10,000 |
Property from a Private Collection, Savannah, GA
Description:
Alfred J. Tulk (NY/CT, 1899-1988), Mandingo Trader in Liberia, 1932, Oil on Board, signed and dated lower right, titled lower left, portrait of a man with blue robe, red hat and a cane, in a wood frame, with Cooos, Hamden, CT label on verso. Frame size: 29 in. x 24 in.Alfred Tulk was an American painter, muralist and collector. Tulk studied first at Oberlin Art College and then at Yale University. He is best known for his public murals and the decorative work he completed while working at the Rambusch Decorating Company in New York City. He and his wife later spent a year living and working with a medical missionary in Liberia. While abroad, Tulk collected African artifacts and built up his own portfolio of drawings and paintings depicting the region. (Fairfield University Art Museum)
Measurements: Height: by sight, 26 in. x Width: 20 3/4 in.
Condition:
Overall good condition, craquelure, some small areas of loss to paint, particularly in lower right quadrant and middle left side, light wear to frame.Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS’, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
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