Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884–1956)
Sale 893 - A Gentleman's Pursuits
Apr 27, 2021
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$3,000 -
$5,000
Sold for $3,750
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884–1956)
Autumn, Palmerton, PA
oil on board
signed W. E. Baum (lower right); further signed and titled (verso)
18 x 20 inches.
oil on board
signed W. E. Baum (lower right); further signed and titled (verso)
18 x 20 inches.
Property from the Collection of a Gentleman, Atlanta, Georgia
Provenance:
Alderfer Auction, Hatfield, Pennsylvania, September 2006 (with invoice)
Condition Report
In good, stable condition overall. Paint layer is slightly dirty. Minor instances of discoloration to the upper horizontal edge where the board meets the frame. Examination under UV light reveals scattered, minute instances of inpainting, especially to the sky/upper register. Additional images available upon request.
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