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Emil Filla
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Emil Filla
- Cubist Head (KUBISTICKÁ HLAVA)
- with the Ondra Praha foundry mark and the stamp of the National Gallery, Prague
- bronze
- height: 36.3cm., 14 1/4 in.
- 37 x 25 x 20 cm
Literature
Douglas Cooper, The Cubist Epoch, New York, 1971, p. 238, pl. 286, another cast illustrated
Peter Cannon-Brookes, Czech Sculpture 1800-1938, London, 1983, p. 89, pl. 134, another cast illustrated
Jiří Hlušička, Emil Filla, Brno, 2003, no. 30, another cast catalogued
Jiří Hlušička, The Hascoe Collection of Czech Modern Art, Prague, 2004, p. 27, mentioned; p. 189, no. S76, catalogued; p. 99, pl. 61, illustrated
Condition
Bronze, rich brown patina. Overall in good condition.
"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
Conceived in 1913-14. This is a posthumous cast made under contract with the National Gallery, Prague from their collection (inventory no. NG P 5284).