Property of a Private Collector, Savannah, GA

Description:

Frede Vidar (MI, 1911-1967), 3 Studies of Churches, Leyte Philippines, Mixed Media, 1940's, comprising a 9 in. x 7 in. pen and ink study of a church façade, signed lower right, captioned and dated '36th evacuation…. At Palo Cathedral, Leyte, Philippines, 7 Nov. 1944' lower right (toning, wear to edges, mounting tape remnants in corners); a 8 in. x 10 3/4 in. watercolor and ink study of ruins, signed lower right, captioned and dated lower left 'Leyte Church Series, 17 Dec. 1944 - study #8' (wear to edges, toning, minor foxing); and a 8 in. x 10 5/8 in. ink and pastel study of church ruins, signed and dated 'Evening 17 Dec. 1944' lower right, and captioned lower left 'Leyte Church Series - ... Study #10' (wear to edges, some smudging, toning). All unframed.

Provenance: These work(s) were consigned by the artist’s daughter. PLEASE NOTE: the original US War Paintings pamphlet is not included with the lot.  We can provide a photocopy of the pamphlet upon request.

Frede Vidar was a well-respected and accomplished painter, muralist, and art instructor. Born in Denmark, Vidar studied at the Royal Academy in Copenhagen, the Academy of Fine Art in Munich, and Academie Julian in Paris, where he also studied with Matisse and Dufy. Around 1925, Vidar moved to San Francisco and continued his studies at the California School of Fine Art. He was a significant figure in the Northern California art scene during the 1930s when he was selected by the Public Works of Art Project as one of twenty-six artists to paint murals in San Francisco’s Coit Tower. During World War II, Vidar served as a combat artist, reached the rank of captain, and won a silver star. After the War, Vidar initially relocated to New Jersey and continued to pursue a career as a fine artist, while also working as a documentary and commercial artist for Abbot Laboratories and Life Magazine, including as a war correspondent and artist during the Korean conflict. Vidar taught at Washington University in Saint Louis in the early 1950s and then at the University of Michigan from 1953 until his death. (CW American Modernism)

Measurements: Height: of largest 8 in. x Width: 10 5/8 in.

Condition:

See description for details.

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