Bidspirit auction | Walter Emerson Baum, 1884-1956, Springtime

Walter Emerson Baum, 1884-1956, Springtime Landscape, Oil on Canas - Walter Emerson Baum 1884-1956 Springtime Landscape Oil on Canas Signed l.l. ”W.E. Baum” Provenance: Helmuth Stone Gallery, 8/17/2025, lot 36 Sight: 14 1/2 x 21 in. (36.8 x 53.3 cm.), Frame: 22 1/2 x 29 1/2 in. (57.2 x 74.9 cm.) (b 1884; d 1956) American Impressionist painter, Walter Emerson Baum was born in Sellersville, Pennsylvania in 1884. He spent his entire career working there, capturing scenes from the surrounding landscape during plein air painting excursions, often with his wife Flora by his side. He is best known for his landscapes, executed during the 1920s and 30s, which depict small rural houses in Bucks County Pennsylvania. Later in his career, he abandoned oil paint in favor of tempera and casein and this move corresponds to a decline in the quality of his work. Baum was a beloved teacher as well, and he helped to found the Baum School of Art and the Allentown Art Museum. Today his work is included in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, as well as numerous other museum collections. Condition: Unlined. Some light frame rub (primarily visible along left edge). UV Inspection revealed minimal scattered retouch. Varnish is a little shiny with some mild yellowing. Colors are still vibrant and bright. Frame is intentionally distressed and there are scattered losses to geossoed surface. Overall in otherwise good condition and ready to be placed and enjoyed.  Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition.  Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. We also recommend asking for a shipping quote before bidding. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE THE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.