David Bull, who passed away on December 28, 2024, was not only one of the world’s finest restorers of Old Master paintings but also admired and respected for his basic humanity, connoisseurship, good judgment, and leadership qualities. Born in Bristol, England, where he received his conservation training, David soon became conservator of Old Master paintings at the National Gallery, London, and subsequently started his own conservation firm. Because of his outstanding reputation, David was invited to come to the United States to head the conservation department at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Malibu, California. He later served as director of two important museums in California — the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena and the Timken Museum in San Diego. English.
