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Oil on canvas, relined France, 1929 Andor Basch (1885-1944) – Hungarian painter and draughtsman, war artist during First World War Signed and dated centric at the lower half ‘Basch Andor 1929’ Aesthetic back view of a naked woman Body of woman rendered in fine brush strokes Light-colored skin is in contrast to the background that is predominately executed in darker hues In reminiscence of Diego Velázques’ Rokeby Venus (1648-1651) Dimensions of canvas: 46 x 38.2 cm Framed in decorative gold frame: 63 x 55 cm Good condition, consistent with age Condition: The relined painting is in a good condition consistent with age. It shows signs of age and wear. The surface bears craquelure in places and a repaired crack (c. 9 cm). Under UV-light the upper right part of the back and the right arm display touch-ups. The framed dimensions measure 63 x 55 cm, the dimensions of the canvas are 46 x 38.2 cm. Andor Basch (1885-1944) Basch began his studies in 1904 at the drawing school in Budapest under Tivadar Zemplényi. From 1905-10 he attended the Académie Julian in Paris and was pupil of Jean Paul Laurens and Henri Matisse. During the summer months he visited the artist’ colony Nagybánya a couple of times. During World War I he served as war artist; from this time many detailed descriptions of war events originate, e.g.In the Trenches Before the Attack from 1918. From 1920-31 he lived in Paris and Italy and only in 1935 returned to Budapest. Basch’s works are on display at several museums, such as Budapest National Gallery and just there at the Museum of Military History. (nlu) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Auctionata charges the resale rights tax pursuant to Section 26 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) towards the buyer in case of the sale of an original work of art or photography prior to 70 years having lapsed since the death of their creator. Therefore, Auctionata charges when purchasing a good – if a protection as an original work of art or photography is given – starting from a hammer price of EUR 400 an additional amount, which is calculated according to Section 26 (2) German Copyright Act (UrhG) and which does not exceed the amount of EUR 12,500. You can find more information about resale rights tax in Auctionata´s table of fees and T&C.