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Jan Smetana
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Jan Smetana
- In Michle, Prague (V Michli, Praha)
- signed, titled in Czech and dated 1943 on the reverse
- oil on board
- 21.5 by 28.5cm., 8½ by 11¼in.
Provenance
Galerie Pallas, Prague
Purchased from the above circa 1996
Purchased from the above circa 1996
Exhibited
Houston, Cullen Collection, 2011, no. 101, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
The board is flat and even. Ultra-violet light reveals a handful of minor scattered spots of retouching, primarily in the right half of the sky. This work is in good overall condition. Presented in a black-painted and 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."