Carl Wuermer

Lot 331 Property of a New York Collector Carl Wuermer (American 1900-1982) Late Afternoon in Winter Signed Carl Wuermer l.r.; also inscribed No. 152 , titled and signed on verso and inscribed Painted on Winsor &/ Newton linen canvas/ with Rembrandt oil/ colors and signed Carl Wuermer on a paper label affixed to verso Oil on canvas 25 x 30 in (63.5 x 76.2 cm) Estimate $4,000-6,000 Provenance : Grand Central Art Galleries, New York, number A 7773 Sotheby's Arcade, New York, American Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture, May 27, 1998, sale 1611, lot 330 Weschler's provides written condition reports, upon request, for any lot in our auctions. Such a condition report is provided as a courtesy to our clients and should in no instance replace first hand inspection by a prospective buyer or his/her agent. All property is sold "as is" in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph 3 of Conditions of Sale. Neither Weschler's nor the consignor makes any express or implied warranty or representation as to the condition of any lot offered for sale, and no statement made at any time, whether oral or written, shall constitute such a warranty or representation.

CARL WUERMER (American, 1900-1983) FALLSPLENDOR. Oil on canvas impressionist fall landscape sceneshows a road leading through colorful trees and bushes. All under ablue sky. Signed lower right and dated "23". Housed in a stainedwood frame. The original backing having a Chicago Artist 28thAnnual Exhibition 1924 label. SIZE: 22" x 24". CONDITION: Verygood. 9-98486 (4,000-6,000)

Lot 63 Carl Wuermer American, 1900-1981 Winter Silence , 1972 Signed Carl Wuermer (ll) Oil on canvas 24 x 31 inches Provenance: Grand Central Art Galleries, New York Carl Wuermer maintained a record book in which he documented his paintings, which he numbered on the reverse. He commenced work on Winter Silence in his New York City studio in March 1972; he completed it in 31 1/2 days. Wuermer typically worked on a piece for about 18 or 19 days. The original composition featured a road with mailboxes to one side, but it was revised by the artist to include a stream. If a painting depicted a specific site, he generally noted the location in his record book. Since there is no such notation for the present work, it is most likely a compilation, inspired by the pencil drawings that the artist made on-site and employed as reference material for his paintings. Wuermer died on December 2, 1981; his date of death is often erroneously given as 1982 or 1983. We thank James Rudolph, who is preparing a catalogue raisonne of the artist's work, for his assistance in cataloguing this lot. Estate of Frances Wynne Callahan Dalessandro

CARL WUERMER (American, 1900-1983) Rural Delivery Oil on linen canvas 20 x 24 inches (50.8 x 61.0 cm) Signed lower left: Carl Wuermer PROVENANCE: Grand Central Art Galleries, New York (label verso); Private collection, Houston, Texas. Estimate: $3,000 - $6,000. Wuermer, Carl : . American painter, 1900-1983 Condition Report*: Overall good condition. *Heritage Auction Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".

Carl Wuermer (American 1900-1982) Winter Silence (First Snow) Signed Carl Wuermer l.r.; also titled, numbered No. 170 and inscribed Painted on Winsor Newton Linen Canvas with Rembrandt Oil Colors and signed Carl Wuermer on two paper labels affixed to verso Oil on canvas Purcashed from a 5th Avenue Gallery in New York City, circa 1945, by the current owner's father. Under black light: no apparent restoration, overall in good condition. Under glass.