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Painter, Illustrator, b. 1884 - d. 1956

(b 1884; d 1956) American Impressionist painter, Walter Emerson Baum was born in Sellersville, Pennsylvania in 1884. He spent his entire career working there, capturing scenes from the surrounding landscape during plein air painting excursions, often with his wife Flora by his side. He is best known for his landscapes, executed during the 1920s and 30s, which depict small rural houses in Bucks County Pennsylvania. Later in his career, he abandoned oil paint in favor of tempera and casein and this move corresponds to a decline in the quality of his work. Baum was a beloved teacher as well, and he helped to found the Baum School of Art and the Allentown Art Museum. Today his work is included in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, as well as numerous other museum collections.

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  • Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884-1956) Winter Village
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884-1956) Winter Village

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884-1956) Winter Village oil on canvas signed W E Baum (lower right) 25 1/8 x 30 1/8 in.

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884-1956) Winter Farm
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884-1956) Winter Farm

    Est: $5,000 - $8,000

    Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884-1956) Winter Farm oil on canvas signed W E Baum (lower right) 16 x 20 in.

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884-1956) Village in Winter, 1928
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884-1956) Village in Winter, 1928

    Est: $12,000 - $18,000

    Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884-1956) Village in Winter, 1928 oil on canvas signed W. E. Baum and dated (lower left) 25 x 30 in.

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • Walter Emerson Baum (1884 - 1956) Antique American Impressionist Pennsylvania Oil Painting
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum (1884 - 1956) Antique American Impressionist Pennsylvania Oil Painting

    Est: $300 - $500

    Antique American impressionist landscape oil painting attributed to Walter Emerson Baum (1884 - 1956). Oil on canvas. No signature found. Framed. Measuring 12 by 18 inches overall and 10 by 15 painting alone. Please see all images for condition. Size is measured and written on the back of the painting. The first size is the overall size, the second size is the image size. For detailed condition questions please text 617-835-2496

    Curated Gallery Auctions
  • Walter Emerson Baum (1884 - 1956) Antique American Impressionist Hill City Pennsylvania Oil Painting
    Dec. 08, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum (1884 - 1956) Antique American Impressionist Hill City Pennsylvania Oil Painting

    Est: $300 - $500

    Antique American impressionist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Measuring 18 by 21 inches overall and 13 by 16 painting alone. Please see all images for condition. Size is measured and written on the back of the painting. The first size is the overall size, the second size is the image size. For detailed condition questions please text 617-835-2496

    Curated Gallery Auctions
  • Walter Emerson Baum Evening Shadows 1925 oil on canvas
    Dec. 07, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum Evening Shadows 1925 oil on canvas

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Baum, Walter Emerson (American/Pennsylvania, 1884-1956), Evening Shadows, 1925, oil on canvas, signed lower left, additionally signed, titled and dated on verso and stretcher bar, 31.75 x 39.75 inches, framed 38.25 x 46 inches. Old remnant of a Harry Eichleay Art Co., Pittsburgh, label on the back.

    Concept Art Gallery
  • Walter Emerson Baum (AM 1884-1956) Keelersville PA
    Dec. 06, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum (AM 1884-1956) Keelersville PA

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Walter Emerson Baum (American 1885-1956) Keelersville PA oil on board 6.5 x 9" 8 x 11" as framed.

    Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • Walter Emerson Baum (AM 1884-1956) New Hope Street
    Dec. 06, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum (AM 1884-1956) New Hope Street

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Walter Emerson Baum (American 1884-1956) Pennsylvania Scene oil on masionite signed lower left 9 x 13" 14 x 18" As framed with exhibition tags and biographical information

    Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • Walter Emerson Baum (AM 1884-1956) New Hope Street
    Dec. 06, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum (AM 1884-1956) New Hope Street

    Est: $5,000 - $8,000

    Walter Emerson Baum (American 1884-1956) South Perkasie Road 16 x 20" 20 x 24" as framed

    Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • Walter Emerson Baum (AM 1884-1956) New Hope Street
    Dec. 06, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum (AM 1884-1956) New Hope Street

    Est: $5,000 - $8,000

    Walter Emerson Baum (American 1884-1956) New Hope Street 16 x 20" 20 x 24" as framed

    Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • Walter Emerson Baum, Mill at Sellersville
    Nov. 14, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum, Mill at Sellersville

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Walter Emerson Baum Mill at Sellersville 1927 oil on board 17.375 h x 21.375 w in (44 x 54 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'WE Baum 1927'. Provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey | David David, Inc., Philadelphia | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Walter Emerson Baum, oil on board still life
    Sep. 27, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum, oil on board still life

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Walter Emerson Baum (American 1884-1956), oil on board still life with flowers signed lower right, 20" x 16", frame - 24 1/4" x 20 1/4". Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.

    Pook & Pook Inc.
  • Walter Emerson Baum, Oil on Canvas "Autumn"
    Aug. 20, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum, Oil on Canvas "Autumn"

    Est: $7,000 - $10,000

    Offered is a large oil on canvas painting by Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884-1956). Signed lower left, titled "Autumn", circa 1940. Sight seen approx. 49-1/2" x 39-1/2", overall frame size approx. 59" x 49". Titled on the verso of canvas and signed "W.E. Baum" below. Also affixed on the verso is a label from Philip & Muriel Berman Museum of Art, and verso of canvas is also signed "Mr. & Mrs. Phil Berman". Under UV light, no evidence of in-painting. This is a great painting with Sotheby's Provenance, as it was previously sold in March 2008 in a Sotheby's sale.

    Weiss Auctions
  • Walter Emerson Baum, Untitled (Winter in Rural Town)
    Jun. 27, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum, Untitled (Winter in Rural Town)

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Walter Emerson Baum Untitled (Winter in Rural Town) oil on board 14 h x 18 w in (36 x 46 cm) Signed to lower right 'Baum'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Walter Emerson Baum, Easton (Pennsylvania)
    Jun. 27, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum, Easton (Pennsylvania)

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Walter Emerson Baum Easton (Pennsylvania) oil on canvas 14 h x 17 w in (36 x 43 cm) Signed to lower left 'Baum'. Signed and titled to verso 'Baum Easton'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Walter Emerson Baum (American 1884-1956)
    Jun. 23, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum (American 1884-1956)

    Est: $4,000 - $5,000

    Walter Emerson Baum (American 1884-1956) Landscape Signed l/r o/b 19in. x 16in.(48cm. x 40cm) Framed: 26in. x 23in. (66cm. x 58cm) Walter Baum studied with William Chase and was a member of the New Hope Art Colony. A painter, critic, author, and educator, he was the only one of the Pennsylvania Impressionists to be born and raised in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. To many, he was considered the "father of art in the Lehigh Valley."

    Fine Estate Inc.
  • WALTER E. BAUM ORIGINAL SNOWSCAPE PAINTING AFTER
    Jun. 08, 2024

    WALTER E. BAUM ORIGINAL SNOWSCAPE PAINTING AFTER

    Est: $150 - $10,000

    180172 WALTER E. BAUM ORIGINAL SNOWSCAPE PAINTING AFTER Walter Emerson Baum (1884-1956, American) original acrylic snowscape painting in the manner of. This painting was made in the same style and technique as Baum by an unknown artist. Walter Baum was an artist andeducator active in the Bucks and Lehigh County areas of Pennsylvania in the United States. In addition to being a prolific painter, Baum was also responsible for the founding of the Baum School of Art and theAllentown Art Museum. Size: 16.5 X 20.5" Condition: Very fine.

    Florida Estate Sales Inc.
  • Walter Emerson Baum (American 1884-1956) - Winter Scene with Stream
    Jun. 04, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum (American 1884-1956) - Winter Scene with Stream

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Walter Emerson Baum (American 1884-1956) - Winter Scene with Stream Signed ‘Baum’ verso, oil on board 12 x 14 in. (30.5 x 35.6cm) Provenance Newman Galleries, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  William Bunch Auctions, Chadds Ford, sale of April 9 2019, lot 08648. Acquired directly from the above sale.  Private Collection, Virginia. 

    Freeman's | Hindman
  • Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884–1956) - Pipersville
    Jun. 04, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884–1956) - Pipersville

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884–1956) - Pipersville Signed ‘W.E .Baum’ bottom left, oil on board 12 ¼ x 14 ¼ in. (31.1 x 36.8cm) Provenance Private Collection, New York. 

    Freeman's | Hindman
  • Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884–1956) - Quakertown House
    Jun. 04, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884–1956) - Quakertown House

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884–1956) - Quakertown House Signed ‘W.E. Baum’ bottom right; also signed, titled and located verso, oil on canvas 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6cm) Provenance Private Collection, Pennsylvania. 

    Freeman's | Hindman
  • Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884–1956) - Spring Landscape
    Jun. 04, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884–1956) - Spring Landscape

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884–1956) - Spring Landscape Signed ‘W.E. Baum’ bottom left; also with painted scene ‘Bottom of Cat Hill’ verso, oil on canvas 17 ¼ x 21 ¼ in. (43.8 x 53.9cm) Provenance Hrefna Jonsdottir Gallery, Lambertville, New Jersey.  Private Collection, Pennsylvania. 

    Freeman's
  • Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884–1956) Manayunk Bridge in the Snow
    Jun. 02, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884–1956) Manayunk Bridge in the Snow

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884–1956) Manayunk Bridge in the Snow Signed ‘W E BAUM’ bottom left oil on canvas 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2cm) Provenance Private Collection, New Jersey, since 1970s.

    Freeman's | Hindman
  • Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884-1956) - Village Church
    Jun. 02, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884-1956) - Village Church

    Est: $6,000 - $10,000

    Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884-1956) - Village Church Signed ‘W E Baum’ bottom right; also titled and signed verso, oil on canvas 25 x 30 in. (63.5 x 76.2cm) Provenance Private Collection, Pennsylvania.

    Freeman's | Hindman
  • Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884-1956) - Afternoon Conversation
    Jun. 02, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884-1956) - Afternoon Conversation

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884-1956) - Afternoon Conversation Signed with the Artist's initials and dated ‘WEB/1920’ verso, oil on board 12 ¼ x 14 in. (31.1 x 35.6cm) Provenance Private Collection, New Hope, Pennsylvania.  Lot Essay The present work is accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from Martha Hutson-Saxton, dated February 10, 2006, in which the work is described as a “fine example of Baum's style.”

    Freeman's | Hindman
  • Walter Emerson Baum Oil Painting (1884-1956)
    Jun. 01, 2024

    Walter Emerson Baum Oil Painting (1884-1956)

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Walter Emerson Baum oil painting on board. Viewable measures 7" X 9.5" SLR Bears the signature WE Baum

    Searchlight / Saucon Valley Auctions
  • W.E. Baum unframed watercolor
    May. 30, 2024

    W.E. Baum unframed watercolor

    Est: $200 - $400

    W.E. Baum unframed watercolor, Pa. 1884 -1956, rocky seascape scene, pencil signed lower left, 11" x 15 1/4". Condition; good, erasable smudges on top

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • W.E. Baum framed watercolor
    May. 30, 2024

    W.E. Baum framed watercolor

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    W.E. Baum framed watercolor, Pa. 1884 -1956, landscape scene, signed lower left, autumn with stream, matted site - 14" x 14" in a 21 1/2" x 21 1/2" wood frame Condition; good

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • W.E Baum (attributed) oil on canvas
    May. 30, 2024

    W.E Baum (attributed) oil on canvas

    Est: $20,000 - $40,000

    Framed W[alter] E Baum (attributed to) oil on canvas, Pa. 1884 -1956, unsigned (provenance - given by Baum to brother Russel, who befriended decedent Mr. Caruso, who was an active member and benefactor of Baum School of Art ), winter landscape scene painting, depicts winter forest and stream, image approx. 51" x 40" in distressed gilt wood 56" x 46" frame. Condition; appears excellent, protective panel on back preventing inspection

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • Framed W[E Baum (possibly) oil on canvas
    May. 30, 2024

    Framed W[E Baum (possibly) oil on canvas

    Est: $200 - $500

    Framed W[alter] E Baum (possibly) oil on canvas, Pa. 1884 -1956,landscape scene painting,unsigned depicts forest landscape. painted on a 19th c. European stretcher, site 10" x 15" in wood 12 1/2" x 17 1/2" frame. (frame same as other Baum frame # 635 )Condition; hole and paint loss on bottom left and center top edge, small areas of paint loss

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • Framed W E Baum oil on board
    May. 30, 2024

    Framed W E Baum oil on board

    Est: $400 - $800

    Framed W[alter] E Baum oil on board, Pa. 1884 -1956, landscape scene painting (signed on verso), depicts road and house, site 8" x 10" in wood 10 1/2" x 12 1/2" frame. Condition; spots of paint wear primarily along right edge, losses to frame

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • W E Baum oil on board
    May. 30, 2024

    W E Baum oil on board

    Est: $400 - $800

    Framed W[alter] E Baum oil on board, Pa. 1884 -1956, factory scene painting,"Cement", Lehighton, Pa. (pencil signed on verso), site 10" x 12" in wood 12 1/2" x 14 1/2" frame. Condition; good, upper right has 2 paint chip areas and bottom right

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • Framed W E Baum Gouache
    May. 30, 2024

    Framed W E Baum Gouache

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    Framed W[alter] E Baum gouache on paper, Pa. 1884 -1956, winter landscape scene painting, signed lower left, depicts village with man and horse drawn sled, site 19 1/2" x 29" matted in maple 28" x 37" frame. Condition; very good, not examined out of frame

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • Framed W E Baum (attributed) oil on canvas
    May. 30, 2024

    Framed W E Baum (attributed) oil on canvas

    Est: $600 - $1,000

    Framed W[alter] E Baum (attributed to) oil on canvas, Pa. 1884 -1956, unsigned (verso with lable), titled "Farm near Sellersville", landscape scene painting, depicts road with barn and tree, (1920's lent by Russel E.Baum" lable) with an (O. V. Bickel March 1693 Kee.Mar, ink drawing of dove with wreath), on verso, canvas is laid between glass front and back panel image 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" in gilt wood 12" x 14" frame. Condition; some crazing and small paint chips on canvas, frame has small areas of finish loss

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • Framed W E Baum oil on board
    May. 30, 2024

    Framed W E Baum oil on board

    Est: $800 - $1,600

    Framed W[alter] E Baum oil on board, Pa. 1884 -1956, landscape scene painting,"Road to Easton" signed lower right (and on verso), depicts winter snow scene, site approx 8 3/4" x 11 3/4" in carved and gilt wood 14 1/2" x 17 1/2" frame. Condition; painting has some edge losses, frame has areas of carving loss

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • Framed W E Baum oil on board
    May. 30, 2024

    Framed W E Baum oil on board

    Est: $300 - $400

    Framed W[alter] E Baum oil on board, Pa. 1884 -1956, city scape scene painting, " The Old City, signed lower left, depicts twilight city scape with historical building and fountain, (verso with Smithsonian National Museum annual exhibition lable), in gilt carved 4 3/4" x 6 3/4" x 35" frame. Condition; very good, not examined out of frame

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • Framed W E Baum oil on board
    May. 30, 2024

    Framed W E Baum oil on board

    Est: $300 - $400

    Framed W[alter] E Baum oil on board, Pa. 1884 -1956, landscape scene, "Late Winter" signed lower right, depicts stream with light areas of snow, in black and gilt, 6 3/4" x 8 3/4" frame. protective glass Condition; very good, not examined out of frame

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • Framed W[alter] E Baum oil on masonite panel
    May. 30, 2024

    Framed W[alter] E Baum oil on masonite panel

    Est: $400 - $600

    Framed W[alter] E Baum oil on masonite panel, Pa. 1884 -1956, seascape painting, signed lower right, depicts Rye, New Hampshire scene, image 8" x 10" in heavy carved gilt 15 1/2" x 14" frame. Condition; very good, frame has a few areas of loss

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • W[alter] E Baum oil on masonite panel
    May. 30, 2024

    W[alter] E Baum oil on masonite panel

    Est: $300 - $600

    W[alter] E Baum oil on masonite panel, Pa. 1884 -1956, portrait painting, signed upper right, depicts portrait of young lady in pink dress, 16" x 20" , plus other unframed oil on canvas, portrait of woman, unsigned. Condition; very good,

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • W.E. Baum oil on canvas
    May. 30, 2024

    W.E. Baum oil on canvas

    Est: $7,000 - $15,000

    Framed W[alter] E Baum oil on canvas, Pa. 1884 -1956, autumn street scene painting, signed lower right, depicts Bucks Co. street site approx 25" x 30" in carved wood 30 1/2" x 35" frame. Condition; very good, some wear and losses to frame

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • Framed W E Baum gauche on artist board
    May. 16, 2024

    Framed W E Baum gauche on artist board

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    Framed W E Baum gauche on artist board, Pa. 1884 -1956, street scene, signed lower right, "55 depicts houses and stone wall and hydrant, image 25" x 30" in wood 29" x 34" frame. Condition; top corners with some tears and minor losses

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • Framed W E Baum print
    May. 16, 2024

    Framed W E Baum print

    Est: $600 - $1,200

    Framed W E Baum print, Pa. 1884 -1956, Christmas scene, "Applebachsville" signed in print lower left, with Certificate of Authenticity, by Edgar S. Baum (son), Presentation Proof limited edition 6 /25 with information on back, 23 /500, image 18" x 19 3/4" in painted wood 22 1/2" x 23 3/4" frame. Condition; excellent

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • Framed W E Baum print
    May. 16, 2024

    Framed W E Baum print

    Est: $400 - $800

    Framed W E Baum print, Pa. 1884 -1956, Christmas scene, "The Day Before Christmas" signed in print lower left, with Certificate of Authenticity, by Dr. Edgar S. Baum (son), limited edition 23 / 500 with information on back, image 18" x 22 5/8" in wood 22 1/2" x 26 5/8" frame. Condition; excellent

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • Framed W E Baum oil on canvas
    May. 16, 2024

    Framed W E Baum oil on canvas

    Est: $10,000 - $20,000

    Framed W E Baum oil on masonite, Pa. 1884 -1956, autumn scene painting, signed lower left, depicts village street scene, site approx 40" x 50" in carved and gilt custom wood 49" x 58" frame. Condition; very good

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • Framed W E Baum oil on artist board
    May. 16, 2024

    Framed W E Baum oil on artist board

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Framed W E Baum oil on artist board, Pa. 1884 -1956, winter scene painting, signed lower left Baum, depicts street scene with houses, image 11" x 14" in gilt and ebonized wood 18" x 21" frame. Condition; very good

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • W E Baum oil on artist board
    May. 16, 2024

    W E Baum oil on artist board

    Est: $500 - $700

    W E Baum oil on artist board Pa. 1884 -1956, winter scene painting, signed lower right, depicts river barn and snow covered grounds, image 5" x 7" in wood 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" frame. Condition; finish losses to frame very good

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • W E Baum oil on artist board
    May. 16, 2024

    W E Baum oil on artist board

    Est: $300 - $500

    W E Baum oil on artist board, Pa. 1884 -1956, landscape scene painting, signed lower left, depicts farm buildings and evergreen trees image 4" x 6" in wood 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" frame. Condition; very good

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • Framed W E Baum oil on artist board
    May. 16, 2024

    Framed W E Baum oil on artist board

    Est: $300 - $500

    Framed W E Baum oil on artist board, Pa. 1884 -1956, winter scene painting, signed lower left and verso, inscribed - To Russ, from Walter, best wishes, 1/10/49, depicts house and stream with bridge, image 4" x 6" in wood 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" frame. Condition; light wear to frame

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
  • Framed W E Baum oil on masonite
    May. 16, 2024

    Framed W E Baum oil on masonite

    Est: $500 - $700

    Framed W E Baum oil on masonite, Pa. 1884 -1956, winter scene painting, signed lower right, depicts house with horse and sleigh, image 6" x 8" in wood 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" frame. Condition; very good

    Barry S. Slosberg Inc
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