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Ludwig Blum
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Ludwig Blum
- View of Jerusalem
- signed L. Blum and dated 1937 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 29 by 46 in.
- 74 by 117 cm.
- Painted in 1937.
Provenance
Acquired from the Maayanot Gallery, Jerusalem, March 1991
Exhibited
On long term loan at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, from August 1993
Condition
The work is in overall good condition. The canvas is slightly buckled on the top edge. There is a 10 cm diagonal crease with craquelure in the upper left corner in the sky. There is an 8 cm vertical crease with craquelure in the upper right corner of the sky. There is a small light wave in the canvas in the lower center section. Ultraviolet light reveals a spot of retouching in the center of the sky and a broader area of retouching in the lower right corner.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Born in 1891 in Moravia, Blum emigrated to Palestine in 1923 and settled in Jerusalem. Immediately attracted by the warm colors, unique light and the oriental atmosphere of the holy city and its people, Blum quickly became Jerusalem's most prominent painter. The city's various views - the alleys of the old city, the walls of Jerusalem, the Mount of Olives and the mountains of Moab - were recurrent themes in his works. During the 1920s, Blum cemented his reputation as an accomplished painter, exhibiting both in Eretz Israel and abroad, including his native country Czechoslovakia. In 1946, Blum became a front-line painter, depicting the struggle for independence with his vivid brush. After the establishment of the State of Israel, Blum continued to paint landscapes, particularly views of Jerusalem, focusing on its bustling streets and markets. In 1967, Blum received the honorary award of "Yakir Yerushalayim" for his artistic tributes to the city.