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Walter Emerson Baum
(American, 1884-1956)
The Valley in Winter
Estimate: $800-$1,200
Sold
$1,600
Live Auction
What Do You See? The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Part III
Location
Philadelphia
Size
11 x 15 in. (27.9 x 38.1cm)
Description
Walter Emerson Baum
(American, 1884-1956)
The Valley in Winter
gouache and ink on paper
signed WE Baum (lower left)
11 x 15 in. (27.9 x 38.1cm)
The Collection of Sidney Rothberg, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Framed: 22 x 26 x 2 in.The work is in overall good condition. The paper is laid down to the mat, such that the verso is not accessible. There is some time and mat staining visible. The top two corners have skinning, with pigment and paper surface loss. There is brown paper visible at the edges at top left and left center, which appears to be adhered to the verso. There are a few pinpoint spots of foxing, for instance at top left in the sky. Additional images available upon request.
Signature
signed WE Baum (lower left)
Provenance
Provenance:Christie's East, New York, sale of March 9, 1996, lot 209.Acquired directly from the above sale.