
Description
Purchased straight from the Estate of Leonard Buzz Wallace. Painted by Wallace who taught and lectured on fine art at Orange County Community College, Middletown, NY through out the 1960-80s. Wallace's talent and output ranged from later large amazingly executed color field and abstract paintings to earlier figurative work. The haunting and moody row house tenement painting was possibly a local Middletown, NY working class neighborhood that he chose to depict in this canvas. Circa 1950.
The framing treatment consists of antiqued and shellac wood frame with white accent fillet. Good overall condition of the piece with some minor lifting or bubbling of the canvas surface from the masonite board backing. Older dark finish. No major visible paint losses. No visible rips, tears, crazing or restorations.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The framing treatment consists of antiqued and shellac wood frame with white accent fillet. Good overall condition of the piece with some minor lifting or bubbling of the canvas surface from the masonite board backing. Older dark finish. No major visible paint losses. No visible rips, tears, crazing or restorations.
Dimensions:
Height: 25.38 in.
Width: 31.38 in.
Depth: 1.25 in.
Category: Paintings
Origin: United States
Materials: Canvas, Masonite, Oil Paint
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $83.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: No international shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Fishkill, NY
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The framing treatment consists of antiqued and shellac wood frame with white accent fillet. Good overall condition of the piece with some minor lifting or bubbling of the canvas surface from the masonite board backing. Older dark finish. No major visible paint losses. No visible rips, tears, crazing or restorations.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The framing treatment consists of antiqued and shellac wood frame with white accent fillet. Good overall condition of the piece with some minor lifting or bubbling of the canvas surface from the masonite board backing. Older dark finish. No major visible paint losses. No visible rips, tears, crazing or restorations.
Dimensions:
Height: 25.38 in.
Width: 31.38 in.
Depth: 1.25 in.
Category: Paintings
Origin: United States
Materials: Canvas, Masonite, Oil Paint
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The framing treatment consists of antiqued and shellac wood frame with white accent fillet. Good overall condition of the piece with some minor lifting or bubbling of the canvas surface from the masonite board backing. Older dark finish. No major visible paint losses. No visible rips, tears, crazing or restorations.
Buyer's Premium
20%
1950s Tenement Row House Social Realist Painting by Leonard Buzz Wallace
Estimate $1,140-$3,410
Starting Price
$550
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Finishing Touches
Feb 12, 2026 9:00 PM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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