CARNIVAL IN VENICE
Signed lower right.
Lot offered for sale by A.H.Wilkens, Toronto at the auction event "Canadian And International Art Auction" held on Wed, Dec 2, 2015.
Lot 2062
Lot 2062
Estimate: CAD $4,000 - $6,000
Realised: CAD $4,680
Realised: CAD $4,680
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Frantisek JAKUB (Czech, 1875-1940)
CARNIVAL IN VENICE,
oil painting on canvas, signed lower right.
Canvas size: 49 1/2" x 53" / 125.7cm x 134.6cm.
Framed: 58" x 61 1/2" / 147.3cm x 156.2cm.
One of the most esteemed of Czech artists, Jakub's work can still be seen in Prague's St. Nicholas baroque cathedral, and the Central Bank.
This work was purchased from the estate, out of the artist's studio in Prague.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with A.H.Wilkens auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with A.H.Wilkens auction house for permission to use.