{"product_id":"ludwig-blum-jerusalem-street-scene-1929-original-oil-painting-authentic-israeli-fine-art-price-on-application","title":"Ludwig Blum “Jerusalem Street Scene” 1929 Original Oil Painting – Authentic Israeli Fine Art - Price on Application","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional original oil painting by celebrated Israeli artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLudwig Blum (1891–1975)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depicting a bustling street scene within the Old City of Jerusalem and painted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1929\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully executed with confident brushwork and warm Mediterranean light, the composition leads the viewer beneath a vaulted passageway lined with traditional stone buildings and figures in local dress. The painting captures the timeless atmosphere that earned Blum the title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Painter of Jerusalem.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned and dated lower right, the work is presented in an attractive period frame with linen slip and gilt accents, making it a striking display piece for collectors of Israeli art, Judaica and important twentieth-century fine art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportantly, the painting has been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econfirmed as an original work by Mira Chen, granddaughter of the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing valuable provenance and authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist: Ludwig Blum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 1929\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium: Original oil on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject: Old City of Jerusalem street scene with figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature: Signed and dated lower right “L. Blum Jerusalem 1929”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFraming: Period timber frame with linen slip and gilt trim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible image size: Approximately 50 cm × 45 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall framed size: Approximately 58 cm × 52 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to hang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLudwig Blum (1891–1975)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of Israel’s most important twentieth-century painters. Born in Moravia, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague before serving in the Austro-Hungarian Army during the First World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlum immigrated to Jerusalem in 1923 and devoted much of his life to capturing the landscapes, architecture and people of the Holy Land. His works were exhibited internationally and are represented in numerous important collections, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Israel Museum, Jerusalem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYad Vashem, Jerusalem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Knesset Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTel Aviv Museum of Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumerous public and private collections throughout Israel, Europe and the United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, Blum is regarded as one of the foremost painters of Jerusalem, with his works highly sought after by collectors worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Piece with a Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1929\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this work dates from the formative years of Ludwig Blum’s life in Palestine and captures the everyday life and architecture of Jerusalem during the British Mandate period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew artists devoted themselves so completely to recording the city, and many of the scenes he painted have changed dramatically over the decades. This painting preserves a glimpse of Jerusalem nearly a century ago and represents an opportunity to acquire an authentic early work by one of Israel’s most celebrated artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in very good vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal oil on canvas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned and dated by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity confirmed by Mira Chen, granddaughter of Ludwig Blum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in an attractive period frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor age-related wear to the frame commensurate with age and display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease refer to photographs, which form part of the description. Additional photographs are available upon request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏛️ Viewing \u0026amp; Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany of our larger artworks, furniture and special pieces are held in secure storage or displayed by rotation, meaning not all items are available for immediate inspection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate viewings are welcomed and available strictly by appointment at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage HQ in Heidelberg, Victoria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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