Details

Literature

Antonín Matěček, Jan Štursa , Prague, 1923, another cast Jiří Mašín, Jan Štursa 1880-1925 , Prague, 1981, pl. 1, another cast illustrated Peter Cannon-Brookes, Czech Sculpture 1800-1938 , London, 1983, p. 71, pl. 108, another cast illustrated Czech Modern Art 1900-1960 , National Gallery & The Trade Fair Palace, Prague, exh. cat., 1995, p. 47, another cast illustrated Jiří Hlušička, The Hascoe Collection of Czech Modern Art , Prague, 2004, p. 24, mentioned; p. 204, no. S125, catalogued; p. 39, pl. 19, illustrated Condition Bronze, black-brown patina with some rubbing to the extremities (especially nose and nipples). There is some minor pitting to the back of the legs, otherwise this work is in good condition. "In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE." Catalogue Note Conceived in 1905. This is a posthumous cast made under contract with the National Gallery, Prague from their collection (inventory no. NG P 2246).

Catalog summary

Jan �tursa Puberty (PUBERTA) inscribed Štursa on the base bronze height: 82.5cm., 32½ in. 83 x 26 x 25 cm Literature Antonín Matěček, Jan Štursa , Prague, 1923, another cast Jiří Mašín, Jan Štursa 1880-1925 , Prague, 1981, pl. 1, another cast illustrated Peter Cannon-Brookes, Czech Sculpture 1800-1938 , London, 1983, p. 71, pl. 108, another cast illustrated Czech Modern Art 1900-1960 , National Gallery & The Trade Fair Palace, Prague, exh. cat., 1995, p. 47, another cast illustrated Jiří Hlušička, The Hascoe Collection of Czech Modern Art , Prague, 2004, p. 24, mentioned; p. 204, no. S125, catalogued; p. 39, pl. 19, illustrated Condition Bronze, black-brown patina with some rubbing to the extremities (especially nose and nipples). There is some minor pitting to the back of the legs, otherwise this work is in good condition. "In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE." Catalogue Note Conceived in 1905. This is a posthumous cast made under contract with the National Gallery, Prague from their collection (inventory no. NG P 2246).