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František Kupka
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- František Kupka
- Étude pour Accent noir (Femmes)
- signed Kupka lower right
- pastel on paper
- 38.5 by 29cm., 14¾ by 10¼in.
Provenance
Von Cramon Collection, Berlin
Galerie Pallas, Prague
Purchased from the above in 1992
Galerie Pallas, Prague
Purchased from the above in 1992
Exhibited
Houston, Cullen Collection, 2011, no. 4, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
Executed on laid paper. The sheet is not laid down, but is hinged to the backboard at the upper left and upper right corners. There is a faintly visible minor circa 2.5cm vertical tear at the lower edge to the left of centre, which is secured on the reverse. This work is otherwise in good, fresh condition with vibrant colours.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Executed circa 1918-20.
It was with the present work that Roy and Mary Cullen began their collection of Czech avant-garde art.
It was with the present work that Roy and Mary Cullen began their collection of Czech avant-garde art.