Bidspirit auction | Ludwig Blum (1891-1975), The Walls

Ludwig Blum (1891-1975), The Walls of Jerusalem - Oil on Masonite ca 1928-9 Signed (lower left). 31 x 46 cm Provenance: Estate of the Van der Wielen family. By descent to the grandfather of the present owner. Notes: Mrs. Van der Wielden was a Jewish and British born widow of a wealthy Dutch businessman and a personal acquaintance of Ludwig Blum. She was an educated woman with feminist views and appreciation for art. During the 1920's she immigrated to Palestine where she became associated with the Tel Aviv bohemian circles. This work was personally gifted to her by Ludwig Blum. Condition: For a condition report, please contact office@alma.auction. All items are sold as is, and buyers are responsible for checking condition before bidding. The absence of condition notes does not imply good condition.