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ARTIST: Joseph Biel (New York, Russian, 1891 - 1943) TITLE: Fisherman at Work on Dock MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: One patch-repaired tear. Some scratches/paint losses (see pictures carefully). Minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 24 x 20 inches / 60 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower left LOCATION: This lot is located at our Dania Beach, FL office. CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART WANTED: Consign, Trade In, Cash Offer SKU#: 140156 US SHIPPING: $79 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Joseph Biel, painter and photographer, was born in Grodno, Poland (later Russia) on October 27, 1891 where he witnessed a pogrom. He studied at the Russian Academy in Paris, and at the Workman's College in Melbourne, Australia. While living in Melbourne he established the first Jewish library in Melbourne. Upon his arrival in the United States he studied with George Grosz at the Art Students League. On November 24, 1931 he married artist Lena Gurr. They lived in Brooklyn and also spent time in Cape Cod. Their paintings were reflections of their environment. Biel died of a heart attack in April, 1943. Lena Gurr survived him and lived to 1992.