Donald Roller Wilson - Oil on canvas

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	37
Estimate	7,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
Category	Fine Art & Prints
Auction	August Fine Art Auction and Consignment Sales
Date	August 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM EDT
Auction house	Gallery Arts & Auctions Co.

1. Artist: Donald Roller Wilson Medium: Oil on canvas Condition: good general condition Listing: Private Collection 2. A beautiful oil on canvas by Donald Roller Wilson. The artwork measures (unframed 9 1/2 x 7 1/4) (framed 12 3/4 x 10) inches and is from a private collection. This work of art embodies the artistic style Donald Roller Wilson. Is an American artist, known for his paintings of people and anthropomorphized chimpanzees, orangutans, cats, and dogs, set in Southern Gothic interiors, twilight forests, and nocturnal cemeteries, often amidst complex still lifes. . or floral arrangements, with pickles, olives, asparagus, wooden matches and levitating cigarette butts. Images of him are often comical and sometimes disturbing. His paintings are executed using techniques and a style reminiscent of the Old Masters, or what the artist himself has called "a kind of Victorian." He gained national recognition in the mid-1970s and his work is included in the collections of several museums in the United States. 3. For additional information on certification, provenance, or any questions about this piece or other items, please feel free to contact us 24/7. Communicate via email through the Hibid platform. There is a secondary market for uncatalogued paintings like this, which explains the lower estimated and sales prices compared to paintings by cataloged artists. Please see the final image to compare prices. This will provide you with valuable market value and contextual information to assess the value of this exceptional painting. If you have any specific questions or need more help understanding comparable pricing, please feel free to contact us via email. We are here to help you and provide you with any additional information you may need. 4. Condition: If you are a potential buyer interested in this item and would like to bid, please save the item and continue bidding. Please do not bid if you are not sure you will pay at the end of the auction. The artwork is in immaculate condition, complete with a frame and shows no signs of breakage or damage. Certain artwork frames have been touched up, cleaned and, where deemed necessary, replaced. It is sold "as is" and we recommend that you refer to the photographs as an integral part of the item description. Please note that the absence of a condition report does not necessarily guarantee excellent condition. It is essential to understand that all items in this catalog are sold in the artistic style of the original creator. "In the artist's style" indicates that the piece is not listed in the artist's documented catalog and may have been painted by the artist. or another person inspired by the artist's style. The origin of this piece is uncertain. While some items may include certifications from independent art appraisers, if you have any questions about the certification of a specific piece in this catalog, please do not hesitate to contact us."

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