Auction 458 27th Annual Spring Art, Session I
By Soulis Auctions
Mar 29, 2025
529 W Lone Jack Lees Summit Rd, Lone Jack, MO 64070, United States
Original art in diverse styles and periods spanning 19th century landscapes to 20th century abstractions, along with artist-signed lithographs, woodcuts, etchings and drypoint impressions from the golden age of American printmaking by WPA artists and Regionalists. Plus Modern Design, Antique Caucasian Weavings and Lalique Art Glass. 

LOT 27:

Adolf Arthur Dehn (American 1895-1968)
ADOLF DEHN (1895-1968) 1938 WATERCOLOR WITH CRAYON

Sold for: $650
Price including buyer’s premium: $ 767
Start price:
$ 500
Estimate :
$1,000 - $1,500
Buyer's Premium: 18% More details
tags:

ADOLF DEHN (1895-1968) 1938 WATERCOLOR WITH CRAYON
Adolf Arthur Dehn (American 1895-1968)

Harlem Orchids

1938

The watercolor is signed and dated lower right near the inscription Bei Mir Bist Die Shan.

A label from Harmon-Meek Gallery Naples, Florida is adhered verso.

This image had been produced by Dehn as a lithograph in 1931. That image carries the title Harlem Orchids.

This work bears the inscription Bei Mir Bist Die Shan the title of a Yiddish song that translates as To Me You Are Beautiful.





Sight size measures 11 x 17.5 with a framed size of 19.5 x 27 inches.

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Dimensions
Sight size measures 11 x 17.5 with a framed size of 19.5 x 27 inches.

Condition
The condition is very good, very clean, intact, no visible stain, damage, repair, punctures or tears. This work has not been examined outside the frame.

Provenance
Private collection, Kansas City, Missouri.