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Walter Emerson Baum
(American, 1884-1956)
The Cornfield, 1931
Estimate: $2,000-$3,000
Sold
$3,000
Live Auction
Collect: American and European Art featuring the Collection of Dr. Percival Eaton, Jr.
Location
Philadelphia
Size
24 x 30 in.
Description
Walter Emerson Baum
(American, 1884-1956)
The Cornfield, 1931
oil on canvas
signed W.E. Baum (lower right)
24 x 30 in.
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Framed: 28 x 34 1/2 inches.In generally good condition. Soiling present throughout canvas most noticeable in impasto areas. A vertical scuff mark measuring approximately seven inches present at right side. Small undulations to canvas present throughout. No apparent issues under UV. Additional images available upon request.
Signature
signed W.E. Baum (lower right)
Provenance
This lot is accompanied by a letter from Bert Baum.Provenance:Russell E. Hill Antiques, Shelly, Pennsylvania, 1966Private CollectionThence by descent to the present ownerExhibited:Doylestown Pennsylvania, Michener Art Center, New Hope Impressionists, 1991