Julius Bloch (American, 1888-1966) Bouquet

Signed and dated 1952, bottom right, incised with title and date to frame verso, oil on canvas.

(20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6cm))

Provenance
The Artist.
Private Collection, Pennsylvania (acquired directly from the above).

Exhibited
Exhibition of Recent Paintings by Julius Bloch, Woodmere Art Gallery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 7-28th, 1954.

Softening present at edges. Corners of canvas have slight undulation. Craquelure present throughout, most severe over the vase and flowers where impasto technique has been used. Flaking chips of paint present resulting in multiple losses throughout the flowers and vase. Some losses at extreme edges likely due to framing. Under UV no apparent repairs or restoration present. Please see specialist photos for details.