Bidspirit auction | Yehezkel Streichman (1906- 1993), Woman

Yehezkel Streichman (1906- 1993), Woman in the Balcony - Oil on paper laid down on canvas 1949 Signed and dated 49 (lower left). 52 x 41 cm Provenance: Purchased directly from the artist's widow by the present owner in 1996. Notes: From Fischer, Yona, ”Streichman”, The Israeli Phoenix and the Hezekel Streichman Estate, 1997, p. 87: ”First, we note that this painting contains figure-ground relationships and contrasts of interior and exterior reminiscent of the schema found in the portraits of the Venetian artist Giovanni Bellini.” Later, Fischer mentions the influence of Picasso and Braque on Tzilla’s imagery. Over time, Streichman repeatedly revised his paintings, and as Yona Fischer adds, ”...during which he added the vertical stripes on the curtain and the palm trees in the window as decorative elements...” Condition: For a detailed condition report, please contact us at office@alma.auction. Note that all are sold AS IS. It is up to potential buyers to inspect and verify.