Auction 61, Bid It To Win It, May 12th
Tue, May 12, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 647
Still Life by San Lewensohn (American, 20th Century)
Estimate: $150 - $300
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
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Description
A charming and authentic New York School era oil on canvas board by San Lewensohn, dated July 12, 1938. This mid-century still life captures a rustic, folk-influenced aesthetic characteristic of the Brooklyn art scene during the late Depression era. The composition features a vibrant cluster of four ripe peaches and two pears resting on a grey surface, balanced by a green tapered vase containing white blossoms and elongated green foliage.
Lewensohn’s style is defined by a bold, impasto-like application of paint and a keen eye for light and shadow, seen in the deep maroon casting from the fruit. The work is signed "San Lewensohn" in the lower-left corner and includes a rare, original artist’s business card from his studio at 654 Dahill Road, Brooklyn, providing excellent provenance and historical context.
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Artist: San Lewensohn
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Medium: Oil on Canvas Board
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Date: July 12, 1938
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Condition: Good vintage condition; minor paint loss/pitting consistent with age; unframed with raw edges visible.
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Dimensions: H:12in W:15in
Keywords
San Lewensohn, Brooklyn Artist, Mid-Century Modern Art, 1930s Oil Painting, Still Life Fruit, Vintage American Art, Dahill Road Brooklyn, Impressionist Still Life, Peaches and Pears Painting, Floral Arrangement, New York Art History, Collectible American Painting, 1938 Artwork.
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