Auction:
October Auction in Mánes
Author:
Josef Čapek
Year:
(1887 – 1945)
Artwork:
Forest Still Life
Starting/Selling price:
3 080 EUR
Estimate:
4 620 – 5 770 EUR
Sold:
190 000 Kč
gouache on paper
Dimensions: 44 x 30 cm
signed upper right "Josef Čapek"
verso the author's handwriting
Provenance:
- collection of actor Jan Werich
- significant collection of prominent Czech surgeon (purchased directly from the national Czech actor Jan Werich)
Consulted with the expert of the author Dr Pavla Pecinkova.
Consulted with Professor Jaromir Zemina and Dr Jiri Machalicky.
Confirmation of authenticity attached.
