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Alois Bílek
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Alois Bílek
- Happiness - the Feeling Increasing and Softening in Bright Blue (Štěstí - pocit vzrůstající a zjemňující se a do světlé modré)
- signed and dated Bílek / 1913 lower right
- watercolour on paper
- 34 by 26.5cm., 13½ by 10½in.
Provenance
Galerie Pallas, Prague
Purchased from the above on 19 October 2000
Purchased from the above on 19 October 2000
Exhibited
Prague, National Gallery, Alois Bílek: abstrakce 1913 - 1914, 1998, no. 21, illustrated in the catalogue and on the catalogue cover
Condition
Apart from at the extreme edges the sheet is at least partially laid down, preventing the back from being seen. There are some old creases and very minor tiny tears at the edges, primarily at the upper edge, which also has some surface dirt. The colours are bright and fresh. Presented framed and glazed, the edges of the sheet visible and not covered by the mat.
"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."