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Provenance

Wöhrer, Vienna Purchased from the above by the husband of the present owner Condition The overall appearance of this work is good and it is ready to hang. Under close inspection there is a faint, uneven, watermark visible along the lower edge and a drop mark approx.. 4 cm diameter in the upper centre of the circle (just visible in the illustration), and some scattered thin abrasions are faintly visible under raking light in the dark pigments. The collage elements appear to be stable.<br><br>Presented in a silver gilt frame, under glass. The colour of the circle is warmer and less pale in reality than in the catalogue illustration. "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 Eduard Stepančič studied in Monza at the Instituto di Belle Arti (1923 -1926), in Venice at the Academia di Belle Arti (1927 -1928), and at the Florence Academy (1929). During his time in Italy he collaborated with the Italian constructivists. Between 1926 -1929 Stepančič was a member of the August Černigoj's Constructivist Group of Trieste. During 1930-1932 he lived in Paris and lectured at a private academy at Montparnasse situated near the studio of Fernand Léger. Stepančič also worked as a scenographer and illustrator. From 1931 Stepančič lived in Belgrade where he worked as a painter and graphic designer.

Catalog summary

Eduard Stepančič Collage signed with initials lower right; signed on the reverse gouache on card 24 by 33.5cm., 9½ by 13¼in. Provenance Wöhrer, Vienna Purchased from the above by the husband of the present owner Condition The overall appearance of this work is good and it is ready to hang. Under close inspection there is a faint, uneven, watermark visible along the lower edge and a drop mark approx.. 4 cm diameter in the upper centre of the circle (just visible in the illustration), and some scattered thin abrasions are faintly visible under raking light in the dark pigments. The collage elements appear to be stable.<br><br>Presented in a silver gilt frame, under glass. The colour of the circle is warmer and less pale in reality than in the catalogue illustration. "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 Eduard Stepančič studied in Monza at the Instituto di Belle Arti (1923 -1926), in Venice at the Academia di Belle Arti (1927 -1928), and at the Florence Academy (1929). During his time in Italy he collaborated with the Italian constructivists. Between 1926 -1929 Stepančič was a member of the August Černigoj's Constructivist Group of Trieste. During 1930-1932 he lived in Paris and lectured at a private academy at Montparnasse situated near the studio of Fernand Léger. Stepančič also worked as a scenographer and illustrator. From 1931 Stepančič lived in Belgrade where he worked as a painter and graphic designer.