Lot 85
  • 85

Bohumír Matal

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Bohumír Matal
  • Construction (Konstrukce)
  • signed and dated MATAL 1946 lower left
  • oil on board
  • 40 by 31cm., 15¾ by 12¼in.

Provenance

Galerie Pallas
Purchased from the above circa 1995

Exhibited

Houston, Cullen Collection, 2011, no. 100, illustrated in the catalogue 

Condition

The board is flat and even. Ultraviolet light reveals a couple of small strokes of retouching, notably in the grey background in the upper-left quadrant and in the circle above the centre of the composition. This work is in good condition and ready to hang. Presented in a gilt and black-painted 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.
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