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Frantisek A. Jelinek (1890-1977), Czech
DANCING BEAR (WITH 7 SHEETS OF PREPARATORY SKETCHES)
Oil on panel; signed and dated 1914 at “Praha” (Prague) lower right, signed “Jelinek” in crayon verso. Accompanied by 9 pencil drawings on 7 sheets; each sheet signed and inscribed indistinctly in Czech: “(Studies for) ‘Medvidai’ (Bear)”. The sheets unframed.
Panel/Sheets 28.75" x 34.75" — 73 x 88.3 cm.; 8" x 5.5" — 20.3 x 14 cm.
Estimate $3,000-$5,000
Realised: $2,880
Price Includes Buyer's Premium
Provenance:
Vadamo Galerie, Praha, acquired directly from the artist;
From whom acquired by the present Private Collection, Toronto