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Spectacular expressionist bronze plastic 'europa' of czech sculptor josef klimeš (1928-2018). It depicts a taurus (bull) and silhouette of a …
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Spectacular expressionist bronze plastic 'europa' of czech sculptor josef klimeš (1928-2018). It depicts a taurus (bull) and silhouette of a nude on the torso of the taurus.
the bronze plastic is signed, dated and numbered: j. Klimeš 97 v. V/xxv. This one is the 5th of the 25 (v/xxv) pieces which are created by the artist in 1997. Cast by hvh.
the certificate / documentation (see the last images) issued by the gallery edition medici which sold the bronze plastic is available and will be delivered with the bronze plastic.
dimensions:
width: 16.93 in. (43 cm)
height: 9.45 in. (24 cm)
depth: 9.06 in. (23 cm)
net weight 5.5 kg
condition:
good original vintage condition. No damage. Wear consistent with use and age. For its condition, please see all images uploaded in the listing.
about the artist:
born 1928 in měřín, czechoslovakia; died 2018 in prague, czech republic.
1947: high school graduation (abitur) at the *realgymnasium* in velké meziříčí
1947 - 49: studied art history at charles university in prague
1949 -54: studied at the academy of fine arts in prague under professor lauda
from 1993 on: taught modeling at the faculty of architecture at the technical university in prague
klimeš was - particularly during the 1960s - one of the most prominent representatives of the 'informel' art movement.
klimeš rose to fame thanks to a metal sculpture situated in front of the czechoslovak pavilion at the 1958 brussels world's fair, for which he was even awarded the expo's grand prix. Among his other works, klimeš created the monumental sculpture located on prague's barrandov bridge. This piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 16.93ʺW × 9.06ʺD × 9.45ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Nude
- Period
- 1990s
- Country of Origin
- Czechia
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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