Lot 26
  • 26

František Muzika

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • František Muzika
  • Reclining Figure (Figura v krajině - Ležící)
  • dedicated in Czech to Mr & Mrs Půlpán, signed with initials and dated 31 lower right
  • brush and ink, gouache and pencil on paper
  • 33.5 by 49cm., 13¼ by 19¼in.

Provenance

Mr & Mrs Pulpa (acquired from the artist)
Gallerie Pallas, Prague
Purchased from the above circa 1996

Condition

Not laid down, the sheet is hinged to the mount at the upper left and upper right corners. The sheet is evenly time stained apart from the extreme edges which a mat appears to have covered in the past. There are four small tears at the upper and right edges which are just faintly visible through the mat, and some staining parallel to the upper edge (visible in the catalogue illustration); otherwise, the work is overall in good condition. Framed and glazed, the edges of the sheet covered by the mat are not visible framed.
"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 1931.