Hello, this item is a large-scale original painting by William Buchina, measuring 66 x 48 inches, acquired from Garis & Hahn Gallery around 2013 through dealer Max Teicher. Executed in Buchina’s signature segmented narrative format, the composition presents a surreal montage of historical figures, cryptic gestures, and symbolic objects, arranged in a grid-like structure reminiscent of graphic novels and propaganda layouts. The use of stark black and white contrasted with selective bursts of gold and yellow circles adds psychological intensity while disrupting visual coherence, a technique Buchina employs to critique power, memory, and ritual in modern society.

This piece belongs to an earlier phase of Buchina’s career, prior to his representation by Hollis Taggart and growing prominence in New York’s post-2015 contemporary scene. Early large works such as this one, especially if directly acquired from the artist or his gallery and with personal connection or documentation, have appreciated significantly. While Buchina’s mid-sized works today can range from $4,000 to $8,000.