Bidspirit auction | Edward J. Basker (1908 -

Edward J. Basker (1908 - 1972) American - Edward J. Basker (1908 - 1972) Watercolor on paper, signed lower right, measures 10 x 14 and 18.5 x 22.5 inches w/frame. Edward Basker, a native Hoosier from South Bend, Indiana, won his first blue ribbon at the age of six. During his life, Edward would go on to win the outstanding award of the entire exhibition at the Indiana art Salon four out of ten years. Basker was a self-taught artist. His career was honored with many awards including the Ernest M. Memorial Award, 1965, 66 and Hoosier Salon 1954, 56, 58, 59, 62, 64-66. His artwork is in the permanent collections of the following museums: Indiana University; Detroit Museum of Art; Montreal Museum of Art. Condition: The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact the auction house before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.