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Hyman Bloom
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Hyman Bloom
- Archaeological Treasure
- oil on canvas
- 43 by 36 inches
- (109.2 by 91.5 cm)
- Painted in 1945.
Provenance
Edgar Kaufmann, Jr.
Acquired from the above as a gift, 1955
Acquired from the above as a gift, 1955
Exhibited
Boston, Stuart Art Gallery, Hyman Bloom—New Paintings, 1945, no. 11
New York, Durlacher Brothers, Paintings by Hyman Bloom, 1946, no. 11
Boston, Boris Mirski Art Gallery in cooperation with Durlacher Brothers, New York, Hyman Bloom, 1949, no. 10
Venice, XXV Biennale di Venezia, 1950, United States Pavillion, no. 57
Boston, Institute of Contemporary Art; Buffalo, Albright Art Gallery; Coral Gables, Florida, Lowe Gallery; San Francisco, M.H. de Young Museum; New York, Whitney Museum of Art, Hyman Bloom, 1954, no. 14
Boston, Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston Expressionism: Jack Levine, Hyman Bloom, Karl Zerbe, 1979, pp. 19, 22, illustrated
New York, National Academy of Design, Color and Ecstasy: The Art of Hyman Bloom, 2002, no. 13, illustrated
New York, Durlacher Brothers, Paintings by Hyman Bloom, 1946, no. 11
Boston, Boris Mirski Art Gallery in cooperation with Durlacher Brothers, New York, Hyman Bloom, 1949, no. 10
Venice, XXV Biennale di Venezia, 1950, United States Pavillion, no. 57
Boston, Institute of Contemporary Art; Buffalo, Albright Art Gallery; Coral Gables, Florida, Lowe Gallery; San Francisco, M.H. de Young Museum; New York, Whitney Museum of Art, Hyman Bloom, 1954, no. 14
Boston, Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston Expressionism: Jack Levine, Hyman Bloom, Karl Zerbe, 1979, pp. 19, 22, illustrated
New York, National Academy of Design, Color and Ecstasy: The Art of Hyman Bloom, 2002, no. 13, illustrated
Literature
Elaine de Kooning, “Hyman Bloom,” Art News 54, March 1955, pp. 32, 66–67
F.S. Wight, Institute of Contemporary Art “Introduction,” in Hyman Bloom, Boston, 1954
Art Institute of Chicago, Paintings in the Art Institute of Chicago: A Catalogue of the Picture Collection, 1961, p. 26
F.S. Wight, Institute of Contemporary Art “Introduction,” in Hyman Bloom, Boston, 1954
Art Institute of Chicago, Paintings in the Art Institute of Chicago: A Catalogue of the Picture Collection, 1961, p. 26
Condition
Oil on canvas. Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: in good condition, generally; scattered fine craquelure; a few scattered pin dots of loss. UNDER UV: No apparent inpainting.
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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.