Lot 365
  • 365

Czeslaw Mystkowski

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Czeslaw Mystkowski
  • (i) Two Balinese Ladies (ii) Jungle Village Scene
  • (i) Signed
  • (i) Oil on canvas (ii) Oil on board
  • (i) 41 by 27.5 cm.; 16 by 10 1/2 in. (ii) 50.5 by 40.5 cm.; 19 3/4 by 16 in.

Provenance

A Gift from the Wife of the Artist to the Family of the Present Owner
Private Collection, USA

Condition

The works are in good condition overall. The "Two Balinese Ladies" shows evidence of gentle networks of craquelures throughout the surface but the paint layers are healthy. Examination under ultraviolet light shows restoration beneath the temple structure. Framed. The "Jungle Village Scene" shows evidence of light wear and handling around the borders of the board, but it is free of warping and cracks. Upon close observation reveals scattered dirt and media accretion accumulated on the surface of the work. Any inconsistency is due to the artist's working method. Examination under ultraviolet light shows no sign of restoration. Framed.
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