Oscar Florianus Bluemner

Lot Description Oscar Florianus Bluemner (1867-1938) The Summit, Marblehead, Massachusetts signed with conjoined initials 'OFB' (in the margin) watercolor and pencil on paper laid down on paper 4¾ x 3½ in. (12.1 x 8.9 cm.), image; 5¼ x 4¼ in. (13.3 x 10.8 cm.), sheet Executed in 1924. Provenance Mrs. Adelyn D. Breeskin, Washington, D.C. Daughter of the above, by descent. [With]Hollis Taggart Galleries, New York. Acquired by the present owner from the above, 2003. Pre-Lot Text PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTOR Exhibited New York, Robert Schoelkopf Gallery, n.d., no. 17. View Lot Notes > The present work is a study for the larger watercolor, The Summit (Private collection). According to Jeffrey Hayes, The Summit was executed as part of a series of watercolors Oscar Bluemner produced between 1924 and 1926. Although Bluemner originally intended to produce 100 works in the series, after the death of his wife and his subsequent move to Massachusetts, the series ended at a total of 59. The Summit was number 17 of this series and, according to the artist's diary, it was executed on October 5, 1924.

Property of various owners Oscar Bluemner (American, 1867-1938) Landscape with moon watercolor and gouache on paper laid down on paper 3 1/4 x 3 3/4in PROVENANCE: with Adams Davidson Galleries, Inc., Washington, D.C., 1974 with Graham Gallery, New York Private collection, acquired from the above, 1970s By descent to the present owner EXHIBITED: Washington, D.C., Adams Davidson Galleries, Inc., 100 Years of American Drawings and Watercolors, 1870-1970 , September-October 1974.

OSCAR BLUEMNER Two drawings. South Nutley, New Jersey, 1922. 127x171 mm; 5x6 3/4 inches. Initialed and titled in pencil, lower margin * Moonrise, brush and brown ink and wash, 1918. 111x140 mm; 4 3/8x5 1/2 inches. Titled and dated in ink, recto, and with extensive notes in ink verso. Estimate $800-1,200

Lot 133 OSCAR FLORIANUS BLUEMNER (american 1867-1938) "A CAT IN A BASKET" Signed with initials and dated 'OFB Feb 6 '27' bottom left, watercolor over pencil on paper 9 x 7 3/8 in. (22.9 x 18.7cm) (sight) provenance: Private Collection, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Estimate $2,000-3,000 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale. Unsold

Oscar Bluemner (1867-1938) Study for 'Red' (The Barn Petersville on Mahanoy, Pennsylvania) gouache, watercolor and pencil on paper laid down on paper 5¼ x 6½ in. (12.7 x 16.5 cm.), image; 6½ x 9¾ in. (15.9 x 24.8 cm.), sheet Executed circa 1928-29. The artist. Estate of the above. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Spiro, New York, acquired from the above. The Fox Gallery, New York, acquired from the above, 1973. Private collection, acquired from the above, 1970s. By descent to the present owner, 1994.