Lot 1026: Joseph A. Wilhelm (American/Louisiana, 1923-2003),

Joseph A. Wilhelm (American/Louisiana, 1923-2003), "S.S. Atlantida", oil on canvas, signed lower right, signed, dated "Nov. 1996" and inscribed "Standard Fruit Co. Acarro Line at Desire St. Wharf in New Orleans, 1956, From President about 3 pm, One of the best looking fruiters of her day Sister Amadala lost in WW2" en verso, 16 in. x 20 in., framed; accompanied by a newspaper clipping of the artist's obituary.

Note: A self-taught artist, Joseph Wilhelm was fascinated by the waterways of southern Louisiana. Here, Wilhelm realistically and accurately paints the many pleasure and working boats docked at a local boatyard.