William Verdult, Barabus
oil on panel. inscribed by the artist. also inscribed is "to Rocky Dagostino" this was gifted to me in 2004, when my boss got a divorce. I'm not sure the year the painting was done.
This used to hang in Lionel Richie's house in Beverly Hills. I worked for him. He and his wife gave this to me when they split and she moved out.
Inherited
Yes
Thank you for submitting your item for appraisal. This appears to be a painting by William Joseph VERDULT (1939), titled "Barabus" ( possibly Barabbas), referring to the bible / the movie from 1961 featuring Anthony Quinn, with a dedication to Rocky Dagestino, in a gilt gesso frame. The dutch / american artist William Verdult is known for his diversive style, ranging from classic portrait to pop art. A number of astronomically high pre-auction estimates have been recorded. The estimate is based on items actually sold at auction. A true admirer of Lionel Richie might be willing to pay much more than the high estimate.
