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THBFrede Vidar (MI, 1911-1967), Les Meteores, W/C
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LiveJun 18, 2025
Featuring Fine and Decorative Art, Jewelry, Watches, Couture, Silver, and Asian Art as well as WWI posters and memorabilia from the collection of the Honorable Joel M. Flaum, United States Court of Appeals Judge from Chicago, IL, an extensive collection of photographic equipment and cameras and a selection of works by Fred Vidar, a WWII illustrator and WPA artist. May 29th through June 18th. The public is welcome to attend the preview reception June 10th, 5-7pm at Everard Auctions gallery, with additional previewing available June 11th, 12th and 13th, from 10-5pm. Everard Auctions and Appraisals amanda@everard.com
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Property of a Private Collector, Savannah, GA
Description:
Frede Vidar (MI, 1911-1967), Les Meteores, Watercolor on Paper , signed lower right, inscribed and dated 1937 lower left, depicting a monastery complex perched on a large rock formation, with two figures in dark robes in the foreground, matted and framed. Frame size: 22 1/8 in. x 18 1/4 in.
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: by sight 15 1/2 in. x Width: 12 in.
Condition:
Overall good condition, stain left edge, possible mat burn, minor toning and foxing, not viewed out of frame, discoloration and toning to mat, wear to edges of frame.
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