Lot 140
  • 140

Otto Gutfreund

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Otto Gutfreund
  • Italian Legionaire (ITALSKÝ lLEGIONÁŘ)
  • with the artist's estate stamp and numbered 50 on the underside

  • polychromed plaster

  • height: 51cm., 20½ in.
  • 52 x 20 x 20 cm

Provenance

Estate of the artist
Emil Gutfreund (brother of the artist; inherited in 1927)
Mrs. Alena Novotná-Gutfreundová (daughter of the above; inherited in 1969)
Mr. Michal Novotný (son of the above; inherited in 2003)
Sale: Galerie Art Praha, Prague, 7 December 2003, lot 188
Purchased at the above sale

Condition

There are some scratches to the extremities and a repaired chip to the front left corner of the base, otherwise 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."

Catalogue Note

Executed circa 1924-25.