Al Buell (1910-1996), Outside Chance (Office Mishap)
Al Buell (American, 1910-1996) Outside Chance (Office Mishap) Oil on board 24-1/2 x 19-1/2 inches (62.2 x 49.5 cm) Original Al Leslie signature faintly visible under UV PROVENANCE: Previously from the Estate of Charles Martignette. First published under the title Outside Chance, the scene originally featured the figure in a robe getting locked out of her house. It was later reworked by Buell or a house artist to create the office scene seen here. The present work appears as figure 167 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, (Taschen, 1996.) HID09710052018 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Condition Report: Light edgewear with minor loss at lower left and upper right corners, not visible when framed. Stabilized crack, likely inherent to the publishing process, upper center and partially affecting female figure's shoulder. Very light horizontal scuff between figure's feet, visible upon very close inspection under raking light. UV examined scattered touches of inpaint to yellow background, area of figure's dress, and over signature lower center near figure's foot, all inherent to the publishing process. Wear and markings to board in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Framed under acrylic. Framed Dimensions 31.5 X 26.5 Inches
Al Buell (American, 1910-1996) Outside Chance (Office Mishap) Oil on board 24-1/2 x 19-1/2 inches (62.2 x 49.5 cm) Original Al Leslie signature faintly visible under UV PROVENANCE: Previously from the Estate of Charles Martignette. First published under the title Outside Chance, the scene originally featured the figure in a robe getting locked out of her house. It was later reworked by Buell or a house artist to create the office scene seen here. The present work appears as figure 167 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, (Taschen, 1996.) HID09710052018 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Condition Report: Light edgewear with minor loss at lower left and upper right corners, not visible when framed. Stabilized crack, likely inherent to the publishing process, upper center and partially affecting female figure's shoulder. Very light horizontal scuff between figure's feet, visible upon very close inspection under raking light. UV examined scattered touches of inpaint to yellow background, area of figure's dress, and over signature lower center near figure's foot, all inherent to the publishing process. Wear and markings to board in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Framed under acrylic. Framed Dimensions 31.5 X 26.5 Inches
