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Frantisek Dvorak
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Frantisek Dvorak
- The Dancing School, Prague
- signed F. Dvořák lower right; with the estate stamp on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 99 by 123.5cm., 39 by 48¾in.
Provenance
Estate of the artist; thence by descent in a German private collection to the previous owner
Condition
The canvas has been relined. Under ultraviolet light the varnish fluoresces opaquely in parts, obscuring a clear reading of the surface, however there appear to be relatively extensive areas of retouching notably in the floor, spots in the dancers in the distance and strokes in the face of the dancing instructor. The appearance of the work under normal light is good overall and it is ready to hang.
Held in a decorative gilt frame.
"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
Leading the school and instructing the ballerinas is Augustin Berger, the chief master of ballet at the National Theatre in Prague.