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b. 1918 - d. 2016

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  • Si Lewen (Simon Jesaia Lewin)
    Nov. 09, 2023

    Si Lewen (Simon Jesaia Lewin)

    Est: $300 - $500

    Si Lewen (Simon Jesaia Lewin) (Polish/American, 1918-2016) OF THE MILLIPEDE (#8568) mixed media, framed, signed & titled H48" W36" Provenance: Columbus Museum, Columbus, GA, sold to benefit the acquisitions fund

    Charlton Hall
  • Si Lewen, New York / Germany, Poland (b. 1918), Vista, 1974, graphite on paper, 14"H x 17 1/2"W (sight), 19"H x 25"W (frame)
    Oct. 07, 2023

    Si Lewen, New York / Germany, Poland (b. 1918), Vista, 1974, graphite on paper, 14"H x 17 1/2"W (sight), 19"H x 25"W (frame)

    Est: $200 - $400

    Si Lewen New York / Germany, Poland, (b. 1918) Vista, 1974 graphite on paper Signed and dated lower left. Biography from the Archives of askART: Biography for Si Lewen submitted by Gary Stanley/ArtSanDiego: Si Lewen was born on November 8, 1918 in Lublin, Poland, at the end of World War I. As an infant he was smuggled into Germany. In his early years in Berlin he witnessed the artistic, cultural, and political upheaval during the "Weimar" years. Lewen took up drawing and painting at an early age. By age 5 he had decided he would become an artist. Growing up in Germany resulted in him being socially pointed to as that "Polish Jewboy". Lewen was artistically gifted at an early age, having his first Gallery show before the age of 14. He drifted from his ancestral Jewish religion, which resulted in him refusing the traditional Bar Mitzvah. His educational and budding art career ended abruptly when Hitler came to power in 1933. Fearing the worst he fled to France, with plans on continuing on to America. That never would have happened had there not been a coincidental relationship to Admiral Byrd and his expedition to Antarctica. As it happened, his Uncle was one of the sponsors of Byrd's expedition. In the US, Senator Byrd, the Admiral's brother, was grateful for his Uncle's help and facilitated his coming to America. Shortly after his arrival in America he again felt persecuted because of his ancestral religion. He felt no better off here than he did in the upheaval of Europe at the time. This led to an attempted suicide. After his release from a mental institution, he again put his artistic endeavors on hold. At the outbreak of World War II Lewen enlisted in the US Army and saw action from Normandy through France, then eventually back to Germany. It was at Buchenwald that he faced the reminders and remains of the Holocaust, and realized that this could have been his fate. Returning to America after the War he resumed his art career. He felt that this would be the only way he could heal himself from the traumas he had been exposed to early in life. He had been highly influenced by the French Modern movement, especially Cubism. He presented his works in many gallery shows during this time, with very successful sales results. Excellent reviews of his work led to many national and international exhibitions. Two volumes of his graphic works were presented in the publication entitled "The Parade". This led to Albert Einstein commenting, "Our time needs you and your art". He followed that publication with "The Journey" which featured 72 of his works. In 1976 Lewen began to withdraw from the art world into a self imposed exile. The exhibitions slowed, and eventually came to a halt in 1985. Although still painting regularly he declared his current and further work "no longer for sale". While in this self imposed exile his art, free of market pressures, seemed to grow and blossom into varying exotic abstract forms. He now felt free to explore different artistic avenues. Lewen's works have been exhibited in some of our country's most prestigious venues, including the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Because of his exile from the commercial side of his art work, his works rarely come to market. He has been influenced by German Expressionists Kaethe Kollwitz, George Grosz, and Frans Masereel. Si Lewen, now 86 years old (2004), still paints his "not for sale" abstract works, and lives in New Paltz, New York.

    Ripley Auctions
  • Si Lewen A(Born 1918-2016) AMERICAN
    Apr. 29, 2023

    Si Lewen A(Born 1918-2016) AMERICAN

    Est: $800 - $1,500

    Si Lewen Oil on Board, Signed, Measures (19 x 28 inches) w/frame ( 29.5 x 37.5 inches) Si Lewen lived in New York / Germany/ Poland and is known for Abstract, figure paintings.

    Cutler Bay Auctions
  • Si Lewen oil
    Mar. 25, 2023

    Si Lewen oil

    Est: $300 - $500

    Si Lewen (1918-2016) Boats at Dock oil on masonite, signed Si Lewen lower right, framed, very good condition. 16 x 12''

    Rachel Davis Fine Arts
  • Si Lewen (Polish/New York, 1918-2016)
    Jan. 11, 2023

    Si Lewen (Polish/New York, 1918-2016)

    Est: $200 - $300

    Si Lewen (Polish/New York, 1918-2016), "Girl's Head", 1947, oil on canvas board, signed and dated lower right, handwritten label with artist, title and inscription en verso, 20 in. x 15 in., framed. Condition: Overall poor condition. Ext. Frame: 29 in. x 24 in. x 3 1/4 in.

    Neal Auction Company
  • SI LEWEN (1918-2016) FLUTIST IN THE WINDOW
    Apr. 01, 2022

    SI LEWEN (1918-2016) FLUTIST IN THE WINDOW

    Est: $200 - $400

    Framed oil on canvas painting, "Flutist in the Window," signed verso Si Lewen (1918-2016), titled on back stretcher, sight: approx 29.5"h, 21.5"w, overall: approx 31.5"h, 23.5"w, 5lbs Start Price: $150.00

    Austin Auction Gallery
  • SI LEWEN (AMERICAN, BORN 1918), "FLUTIST IN THE WINDOW", inscribed and with
    Oct. 23, 2021

    SI LEWEN (AMERICAN, BORN 1918), "FLUTIST IN THE WINDOW", inscribed and with

    Est: £100 - £150

    SI LEWEN (AMERICAN, BORN 1918), "FLUTIST IN THE WINDOW", inscribed and with artist's address label verso, oil on canvas, framed. 75cm by 55cm

    Elstob Auctioneers
  • Si Lewen "Abstract" Mixed Media Collage Canvas
    Mar. 31, 2021

    Si Lewen "Abstract" Mixed Media Collage Canvas

    Est: $300 - $500

    Si Lewen (Polish-American, 1918-2016) "Abstract" mixed media collage canvas on canvas, signed on reverse: "Si Lewen '65-'76." Image: 46" H x 28" W; frame: 46.75" H x 28.5" W x 1.25" D.

    Auctions at Showplace
  • Si Lewen "Abstract" Mixed Media Collage Canvas
    Aug. 25, 2019

    Si Lewen "Abstract" Mixed Media Collage Canvas

    Est: -

    Si Lewen (Polish-American, 1918-2016) "Abstract" mixed media collage canvas on canvas, signed on reverse: "Si Lewen '65-'76." Image: 46" H x 28" W; frame: 46.75" H x 28.5" W x 1.25" D.

    Auctions at Showplace
  • Si Lewen, (Polish/American, 1918-2016), "Farmers at Rest", oil on masonite, 30" x 22", framed 37" x 27"
    Jan. 28, 2018

    Si Lewen, (Polish/American, 1918-2016), "Farmers at Rest", oil on masonite, 30" x 22", framed 37" x 27"

    Est: $500 - $800

    Si Lewen (Polish/American, 1918-2016) "Farmers at Rest" oil on masonite signed lower left. Framed. 30" x 22", framed 37" x 27"

    New Orleans Auction Galleries
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