- 73
Adolf Hoffmeister
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Adolf Hoffmeister
- Portrait of Antonín Pelc (Portrét A. Pelce)
- signed with initials and dated 52 lower right; titled and inscribed on the reverse
- pen and ink over pencil on paper
- 26 by 23cm., 10¼ by 9in. (image size); 37 by 26.5cm., 14½ by 10½in. (sheet size)
Provenance
Galerie Pallas
Purchased from the above circa 1995
Purchased from the above circa 1995
Condition
The sheet is not laid down but hinged to the backboard at the upper left and right edges. Apart from a couple of minor losses and small tears at the edges of the sheet (not part of the composition and not visible framed) this work is in good virtually original condition. Presented framed and glazed, the edges of the sheet covered by the mat and 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."
"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
Antonín Pelc (1895 - 1967) was a fellow Czech artist renowned for his caricatures of cultural figures of his day. See lot 31 for Pelc's caricature of Jindřich Štyrský.