BUY SELL SERVICES ABOUT BID NOW LOGIN Back to catalog Lot 190 Hover to zoom Stevan Dohanos (American 1907-1995), Walking The Tightrope*, Oil On Canvas, 39 X 30 Inches View catalog Sold: $80,000.00 Estimate: $50,000 - $70,000 December 11, 2020 Rockville, MD, US Request more information Additional Details Description: Stevan Dohanos (American 1907-1995) Walking the Tightrope* Signed Stevan Dohanos l.l. Oil on canvas 39 x 30 in (99 x 76.2 cm) Notes: Literature: This work was featured on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post, June 11, 1949, vol. 221, no. 50. Note: An original copy of the magazine will accompany this work. The Post described the cover as follows: "Having found the setting he wanted for his circus-theme cover painting- on the Brotherton farm near Westport, Connecticut- Stevan Dohanos began rigging up a beam for the farm boy to do his tightwire act on. While working, he noticed a hen hanging around...when he returned three days later with a borrowed farm boy to pose for him- Sandy Frey of Westport- he found that two fresh eggs had been deposited in the hayloft at one end of the beam. Dohanos deposited the eggs gently in his picture, reasoning that the hen...wanted to get on the cover of the Post, but was too bashful to pose, and had done it with eggs." *Walking the Tightrope illustration © SEPS licensed by Curtis Licensing, Indianapolis, IN. This work is sold exclusive of copyright. Dimensions: 39 x 30 in (99 x 76.2 cm) Condition: Under black light: no apparent restoration; overall with surface dirt and some yellowing to varnish; some blooming to black pigment on underside of the umbrella; scattered areas of minor craquleure; few scattered abraisons and very minor losses to pigment. Weschler's provides written condition reports, upon request, for any lot in our auctions. Such a condition report is provided as a courtesy to our clients and should in no instance replace first hand inspection by a prospective buyer or his/her agent. All property is sold "as is" in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph 2 of Conditions of Sale. Neither Weschler's nor the consignor makes any express or implied warranty or representation as to the condition of any lot offered for sale, and no statement made at any time, whether oral or written, shall constitute such a warranty or representation. *While we do our best to protect the frames, we will not be responsible for damage, regardless of cause. Images, descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information please contact our business offices at 202.628.1281. Payment & Shipping Auction Details Conditions Of Sale Serving The Auction And Appraisal Needs Of The DC Metro Area And Beyond Since 1890 CONTACT Weschler's Auctioneers & Appraisers 40 West Gude Drive, Suite #100, Rockville, Maryland 20850 T 202.628.1281 E info@weschlers.com OPENING HOURS Mon-Fri 9am to 4.30pm BROWSE Upcoming Auctions Departments Appraisal Services INFORMATION Contact Us About Us How to Buy How to Sell Shipping Auction Terms of Sale & Forms Consignment Day Events © 2021 WESCHLER'S AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. TERMS & CONDITIONS PRIVACY POLICY SITEMAP POWERED BY INVALUABLE