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Lot Essay
As stated on a card attached to the back of the painting's frame: "Given to LSK (grandfather of the present owner) by Dr. Hilde Bruch, June 1959." LSK refers to Dr. Lawrence S. Kubie (1896-1973), who was one of the most highly regarded psychoanalysts and neuropsychiatrists in New York city. Dr. Kubie had a renowned practice, prolific bibliography, and accomplished teaching career. He was a professor at the Yale School of Medicine and was an early promoter of the so-called "Psy.D" psychology doctoral program, which focuses more on clinical engagement, rather than do the more research-oriented Ph.D. programs in psychology. Dr. Kubie was a prolific author of books, treatises, and commentaries, many of which were translated into various languages. One of Dr. Kubie's many interests was the impact of neurosis on creativity. He treated such celebrities as actor Sid Caesar, playwright Tennessee Williams, and pianist Vladimir Horowitz. These experiences culminated in his book Neurotic Distortion of the Creative Process.
Dr. Kubie was instrumental in helping Sigmund Freud to leave Austria before it was closed by the Third Reich. He was an astute observer of politics and current events and had a keen sense of humor. One of his colleagues and acquaintances was Dr. Hilde Bruch (1904-1984), who was also an accomplished psychonalyst in New York.
Dr. Kubie was instrumental in helping Sigmund Freud to leave Austria before it was closed by the Third Reich. He was an astute observer of politics and current events and had a keen sense of humor. One of his colleagues and acquaintances was Dr. Hilde Bruch (1904-1984), who was also an accomplished psychonalyst in New York.