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Frantisek Muzika (Czech, 1900-1974) Tempera And Oil on Panel 1944, 'Popelec (Ash Wednesday)' H 13.6" W 9.3"

Sold for $85,000 at DuMouchelles on Apr 18, 2025.

Frantisek Muzika (Czech, 1900-1974) Tempera And Oil on Panel 1944, 'Popelec (Ash Wednesday)' H 13.6" W 9.3" auction lot image

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Lot description

Signed F. Muzika and dated 44 in the lower left, numbered 658 on the panel verso (from Muzika himself to reference the painting). Dr Karel Srp has kindly confirmed the authenticity of the work. Muzika started this series of paintings during the second war, between 1944-1945, he painted five works with this theme. Given the date of this painting, it would be one of the first in the series. In 1946 Muzika had a solo exhibition at Hořejš Gallery in Prague, this exhibition catalogue will accompany the sale of the work. Dimensions: 1 PC x H 13.62" W 9.25" Frame Size: H 21.25" W 17"

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