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Vincenc Makovský
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Vincenc Makovský
- Prometheus Head (HLAVA PROMETHEA)
- inscribed V. MAKOVSKY ORIGINAL II
- bronze with pedestal base
- height: 45cm., 17¾ in. (excluding base)
- 45 x 21 x 37 cm
Literature
Jiří Hlušička, Vincenc Makovský, Prague, 1979, pl. 38, another cast illustrated
Peter Cannon-Brookes, Czech Sculpture 1800-1938, London, 1983, p. 123, fig. 190, another cast illustrated
Jiří Hlušička and Jiří Šebek, Vincenc Makovský, Brno, 2002, fig. 82, another cast illustrated
Jiří Hlušička, The Hascoe Collection of Czech Modern Art, Prague, 2004, p. 26, mentioned; p. 203, no. S119, catalogued; p. 150, pl. 135, illustrated
Peter Cannon-Brookes, Czech Sculpture 1800-1938, London, 1983, p. 123, fig. 190, another cast illustrated
Jiří Hlušička and Jiří Šebek, Vincenc Makovský, Brno, 2002, fig. 82, another cast illustrated
Jiří Hlušička, The Hascoe Collection of Czech Modern Art, Prague, 2004, p. 26, mentioned; p. 203, no. S119, catalogued; p. 150, pl. 135, illustrated
Condition
Bronze, black 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 1934. According to Zdeněk and Jan Makovský, the artist's sons, this is cast number II from a posthumous edition.