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Lot 23 Zoma Baitler Desert Scene Oil- Israel
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Item/Description: Oil on paper rendering of a desert scene by European impressionist artist, Zoma Baitler (Lithuanian, 1908-1994). A desert setting in Israel, the work depicts three seated figures in the foreground. They appear to be on a wagon, the bearded figure in the center appears to be reclining. In the background are standing figures and what appears to be three tents. Artist signed lower left: Z. Baitler Israel.
Zoma Baitler was a Lithuanian Jew and the youngest of six children, growing up in a shtetl near Kaunas, Lithuania. In addition to studying painting and drawing with the Lithuanian painter Paul Kaufman, Baitler attended the art school and World ORT in Lithuania.
In 1927, he moved to Montevideo, Uruguay where he settled and began studying painting and the philosophy of art. While there he interacted with other Lithuanian Jewish immigrants to Uruguay and was involved in the Yiddish-language newspaper Folksblat as a linotypist.
Between 1949 and 1963, he made several study trips to Europe. In 1959, he was appointed member of the Uruguayan Commission of Fine Arts and between 1963 and 1964 he was cultural attaché of the diplomatic mission of Uruguay in Israel.
His work is exhibited at numerous international museums including the National Museum of Visual Arts of Uruguay; the Juan Manuel Blanes Museum, the National Museum of Jerusalem, the Museum of Montevideo ), his own house (Montevideo - Uruguay) and several art museums in New York in the United States. Baitler was also the recipient of numerous awards including: Grand Prize Gold Medal, Montevideo (1952);Banco República Award; Municipal Hall of Fine Arts (1940)Chamber of Senators Award; National Hall of Fine Arts (1939)
Material: Oil, paper/ canvas
Dimensions: Image size: Height: 12 1/2"; Width: 18 1/2". Matting: Height: 18"; Width: 24"
Condition: Very Fine. Colors are vibrant and crisp. Free of tears Free of rips, tears or creases. Signs of age, use and wear including aging to paper, small stain.
Age: 1960s-1970s
Provenance: Private Estate
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Zoma Baitler was a Lithuanian Jew and the youngest of six children, growing up in a shtetl near Kaunas, Lithuania. In addition to studying painting and drawing with the Lithuanian painter Paul Kaufman, Baitler attended the art school and World ORT in Lithuania.
In 1927, he moved to Montevideo, Uruguay where he settled and began studying painting and the philosophy of art. While there he interacted with other Lithuanian Jewish immigrants to Uruguay and was involved in the Yiddish-language newspaper Folksblat as a linotypist.
Between 1949 and 1963, he made several study trips to Europe. In 1959, he was appointed member of the Uruguayan Commission of Fine Arts and between 1963 and 1964 he was cultural attaché of the diplomatic mission of Uruguay in Israel.
His work is exhibited at numerous international museums including the National Museum of Visual Arts of Uruguay; the Juan Manuel Blanes Museum, the National Museum of Jerusalem, the Museum of Montevideo ), his own house (Montevideo - Uruguay) and several art museums in New York in the United States. Baitler was also the recipient of numerous awards including: Grand Prize Gold Medal, Montevideo (1952);Banco República Award; Municipal Hall of Fine Arts (1940)Chamber of Senators Award; National Hall of Fine Arts (1939)
Material: Oil, paper/ canvas
Dimensions: Image size: Height: 12 1/2"; Width: 18 1/2". Matting: Height: 18"; Width: 24"
Condition: Very Fine. Colors are vibrant and crisp. Free of tears Free of rips, tears or creases. Signs of age, use and wear including aging to paper, small stain.
Age: 1960s-1970s
Provenance: Private Estate
Shipping: $45 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.
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