Georges (Karpeles) Kars

(Czech, 1882-1945)

Reconstruction of the Old Town in Prague

, 1908

oil on canvas

signed Kars and dated (lower right)

24 x 27 ½ inches.

Provenance:

Purchased directly from the artist, Prague, October 13, 1931

By descent through the family to the present owner

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Dr. Rea Michalová, Ph.D., expert on Czech art of the 20th century.

Varnish is discolored. Pinholes scattered along upper edge and in lower right corner. Two pinpoint paint losses in center left; pinpoint paint loss in lower right corner. Horizontal scratch to left of signature, no longer than 1/2 inch. Two small concave dents in lower right corner. Three liquid stain drips in lower right corner and one liquid stain drip in lower left corner. Minor frame abrasion under right frame edge. Please see images.

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