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Frantiek Kupka
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- František Kupka
- Étude pour "Printemps cosmiques"
- Signed Kupka (lower center)
- Gouache and watercolor on paper
- 12 5/8 by 12 3/8 in.
- 32.1 by 31.3 cm
Provenance
Galerie Karl Flinker, Paris
Royal S. Marks, New York (and sold: Sotheby's, London, December 1, 1993, lot 217)
Galerie Gmurzynska, Zurich (acquired at the above sale)
Acquired from the above
Royal S. Marks, New York (and sold: Sotheby's, London, December 1, 1993, lot 217)
Galerie Gmurzynska, Zurich (acquired at the above sale)
Acquired from the above
Exhibited
Zurich, Gimpel & Hanover Galerie, Kupka, 1976, no. 14
New York, Jeffrey Hoffeld & Co., Kupka, 1985, no. 447
New York, Jeffrey Hoffeld & Co., Kupka, 1985, no. 447
Condition
This work is in very good condition. Executed on cream laid paper, not laid down. The sheet is hinged to mount on the verso of the upper corners. The sheet is gently undulating. Edges are deckled and slightly irregular. Artist's pinholes in the upper corners. Sheet is lightly time-darkened. Very minor shrinkage to white pigment at center. Some studio stains. Small nick to the edge of the sheet at upper right corner. Evidence of removal of old framer's tape along perimeter of verso. Otherwise, fine.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.