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Provenance

Acquired from the artist by the late owner in Vienna circa 1933; thence by descent Condition The board is flat, even and ensuring a stable support. There is some light surface rubbing along the left and lower framing edges, and one very small spot of flaking in the pillar on the road closer to the upper right corner. Ultra-violet light reveals no particular sign of retouching. The work is in good condition and ready to hang. <br><br>Presented in a silver frame. "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 Painted in 1930, the present work and the other paintings by Patkó in this sale (lots 5, 55 & 56) were acquired at an exhibition of his work in Vienna circa 1933. Patkó died in 1941 and a retrospective exhibition was inaugurated at the Nemzeti Salon in November of that year. Károly Patkó obtained his Professor’s diploma at the School of Fine Arts in 1919. Along with the Hungarian painters Paul Molnár, Vilmos Aba-Novak,  Béla Kádár and Robert Berény, he represented the country’s Neue Sachlichkeit movement. Patkó's works are a combination of Neo-Primitivism and constructivism, usually depicting mythological scenes, rural life or idyllic landscapes.

Catalog summary

Károly Patkó Loading Ox Carts signed and dated Patkó 1930 lower right tempera and gouache on board 83.5 by 95cm., 32¾ by 37½in. Provenance Acquired from the artist by the late owner in Vienna circa 1933; thence by descent Condition The board is flat, even and ensuring a stable support. There is some light surface rubbing along the left and lower framing edges, and one very small spot of flaking in the pillar on the road closer to the upper right corner. Ultra-violet light reveals no particular sign of retouching. The work is in good condition and ready to hang. <br><br>Presented in a silver frame. "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 Painted in 1930, the present work and the other paintings by Patkó in this sale (lots 5, 55 & 56) were acquired at an exhibition of his work in Vienna circa 1933. Patkó died in 1941 and a retrospective exhibition was inaugurated at the Nemzeti Salon in November of that year. Károly Patkó obtained his Professor’s diploma at the School of Fine Arts in 1919. Along with the Hungarian painters Paul Molnár, Vilmos Aba-Novak,  Béla Kádár and Robert Berény, he represented the country’s Neue Sachlichkeit movement. Patkó's works are a combination of Neo-Primitivism and constructivism, usually depicting mythological scenes, rural life or idyllic landscapes.