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Karel Teige
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Karel Teige
- A collection of five works typographically designed by him, 1928-1929, comprising:
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BIEBL, Konstantin. S lodí je dováí čaj a kávu. Poesie. Prague: Odeon, 1928, 8vo, copy number 93 of a limited edition of 115 copies, printed in red and black, original coloured printed wrappers loose over board, unsewn as issued, SIGNED BY BIEBL on verso of frontispiece
BIEBL, Konstantin. Zlom. Nové vydání. Prague: Odeon, 1928, 8vo, illustrations printed on yellow paper, original printed wrappers
NEUMANN, Stanislav Kostka. Bragoda. Prague: Odeon, 1928, 8vo, original printed wrappers, backstrip slightly defective at head
VANČURA, Vladislav. Pekař Jan Marhoul [third edition]. Prague: Odeon, 1929, 8vo, original printed wrappers
DYMEŠ, Ladislav. Ze světa do světa [second edition]. Prague: R. Rejman, 1929, 8vo, original printed wrappers, uncut
BIEBL, Konstantin. Zlom. Nové vydání. Prague: Odeon, 1928, 8vo, illustrations printed on yellow paper, original printed wrappers
NEUMANN, Stanislav Kostka. Bragoda. Prague: Odeon, 1928, 8vo, original printed wrappers, backstrip slightly defective at head
VANČURA, Vladislav. Pekař Jan Marhoul [third edition]. Prague: Odeon, 1929, 8vo, original printed wrappers
DYMEŠ, Ladislav. Ze světa do světa [second edition]. Prague: R. Rejman, 1929, 8vo, original printed wrappers, uncut
Exhibited
Houston, Cullen Collection, 2011, nos 26-30, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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
A group of works with Teige's characteristic Constructivist design, mostly published by Odeon in Prague, run by Jan Fromek, which was the main publisher for Devětsil works from 1925 to 1931; for other works from this press, see lots 15, 16.