Arnost Hofbauer Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Arnost Hofbauer Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 02, 2024
Arnost Hofbauer, Czech (1869-1944), II. Vystava Spolku "MANES" / Topicuv Salon, 1898, color woodcut, linen backed
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Arnost Hofbauer Czech, (1869-1944) II. Vystava Spolku "MANES" / Topicuv Salon, 1898 color woodcut, linen backed Printed by V. Neubert Mascha 139, Czech Posters p. 15, Secession 5 (var), Prazsky Chodec p. 30, Cesky Plakat p. 43, Weill 200, Prague 1900 p. 122. framed.
Link Auction Galleries
Aug. 04, 2022
ARNOST HOFBAUER (1869-1944). HANA KVAPILOVA RECITACE. 1899. 42¾x31¾ inches, 108½x80½ cm. V. Neubert, Praha-Smichov.
Est: $5,000 - $7,500
ARNOST HOFBAUER (1869-1944) HANA KVAPILOVA RECITACE. 1899. 42 3/4x31 3/4 inches, 108 1/2x80 1/2 cm. V. Neubert, Praha-Smichov. Condition B+: repaired tears and overpainting in side margins; repaired tears and restoration at top and bottom edges; creases and restoration along vertical and horizontal folds. Hofbauer studied at the Prague School of Arts and Crafts and also at the Prague Academy where he was taught by Vojtech Hynais, one of the great Czech classical painters at the end of the 19th century. Primarily known as a painter, Hofbauer also designed several posters. Hana Kvapilova was the preeminent Czech actress of her era. Immensely popular, she was revered as both a national treasure and as a major force in the emancipation of women in Czech theatrical roles. Hofbauer's early posters combined "symbolist effect and Japonist techniques,"(Howard p. 93). Here, no longer adhering so strongly to symbolism, Hofbauer depicts the actress dramatically staring at the viewer through the clever concept of her reflection in a mirror. Rare. We have only sold two other copies at auction in the last 20 years. Mascha 140, Prazsky Chodec p. 36, Cesky Plakat p. 43, Czech Posters p. 20, Prague 1900 126, Art Nouveau p. 272.
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 27, 2021
Arnost Hofbauer, (1869 – 1944), Portrait of Mrs. Klara Heyrovska, Writer
Est: -
pastel on canvas 66 x 58,5 cm signed lower left: "Hofbauer" verso old label Provenance: - significant collection of collector and banker Bohuslav Dusek, Prague - collection of the Bohuslav Dusek family Consulted with Professor Jaromir Zemina, Dr Jiri Machalicky and Vladimir Lekes. Confirmation of authenticity attached.
Adolf Loos Apartment and Gallery
Feb. 13, 2020
ARNOST HOFBAUER (1869-1944). HANA KVAPILOVA RECITACE. 1899. 43x32 inches, 110x82 cm. V. Neubert, Praha-Smichov.
Est: $5,000 - $7,500
ARNOST HOFBAUER (1869-1944) HANA KVAPILOVA RECITACE. 1899. 43 1/4x32 1/4 inches, 110x82 cm. V. Neubert, Praha-Smichov. Condition A-: small replaced losses, minor creases and restoration at edges; tipped to mount at corners. Framed. Hana Kvapilova was the preeminent Czech actress of her era. Immensely popular, she was revered as both a national treasure and as a major force in the emancipation of women in Czech theatrical roles. No longer adhering so strongly to symbolism in his posters, Hofbauer depicts her dramatically staring at the viewer through the clever concept of her reflection in a mirror. Rare. We could find only one other copy at auction in the last 20 years. Mascha 140, Prazsky Chodec p. 36, Cesky Plakat p. 43, Czech Posters p. 20, Prague 1900 126, Art Nouveau p. 272.
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 13, 2020
ARNOST HOFBAUER (1869-1944). II. VYSTAVA SPOLKU "MANES" / TOPICUV SALON. 1898. 42x30 inches, 108x76 cm. V. Neubert, Praha-Smichov.
Est: $5,000 - $7,500
ARNOST HOFBAUER (1869-1944) II. VYSTAVA SPOLKU "MANES" / TOPICUV SALON. 1898. 42 3/4x30 inches, 108 1/2x76 1/4 cm. V. Neubert, Praha-Smichov. Condition A-: minor creases and restoration in margins; tipped at corners to mount. Framed. The influence of Japanese woodblock prints on this poster is extremely evident. "The poster presents Manes in the form of a ship on a stormy sea [their initials are on the ship], with a man throwing a rescue rope to a young man (an artist) 'so that he doesn't drown in the maelstrom of the trivial.' The wave is a clear allusion to the famous woodblock print by Hokusai in 1830" (Vital Art Nouveau p. 66), and is a cornerstone of the Czech Successionist movement. Rare. We could find only one other copy at auction in the last 20 years. Mascha 139, Czech Posters p. 15, Secession 5 (var), Prazsky Chodec p. 30, Cesky Plakat p. 43, Weill 200, Prague 1900 p. 122.
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 13, 2020
ARNOST HOFBAUER (1869-1944). TOPICUV SALON. 1898. 43x32 inches, 110x81 cm. V. Neubert, Praha-Smichov.
Est: $5,000 - $7,500
ARNOST HOFBAUER (1869-1944) TOPICUV SALON. 1898. 43 1/4x32 inches, 110x81 1/4 cm. V. Neubert, Praha-Smichov. Condition B+ / A-: small replaced losses at edges; minor repaired tears and creases at edges and along vertical and horizontal folds. Framed. Hofbauer studied at the Prague School of Arts and Crafts and also at the Prague Academy under Vojtech Hynais, one of the great Czech classical painters at the end of the 19th century. This poster is for the first exhibition of the work of the Manes group, an avant-garde artistic organization formed in 1887 that was part of the Czech Successionist movement, of which he was a founding member. The exhibition was being held at Topic's Salon, a literary and artistic headquarters, loosely based on Paris' Salon des Cent, with a gallery space for which Hofbauer created several posters. His early posters combined "symbolist effect and Japonist techniques,"(Howard p. 93) the symbolism here being the awakening of the old established order by the attractive muse of the Manes artists. Rare. We could find only three other copies at auction in the last 20 years. This is the version before text. Mascha 138, Czech Posters p. 15, Cesky Plakat p. 142, Prazsky Chodec p. 29, Vital Art Nouveau p. 66, Prague 1900 p. 121.
Swann Auction Galleries
Sep. 27, 2017
HOFBAUER ARNOST ( 1869 - 1944 ) In the garden
Est: -
Oil, canvas, fixed on cardboard, 50 x 70 cm. Signed at the top left. Originality verified PhDr. Michael Zachar.
Art Gallery R&K s.r.o
Dec. 18, 2013
ARNOST HOFBAUER (1869-1944). VYSTAVA V TABORE. 1902. 45x31 inches, 116x80 cm. Unie, Prague.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
ARNOST HOFBAUER (1869-1944) VYSTAVA V TABORE. 1902. 45 3/4x31 1/2 inches, 116 1/4x80 cm. Unie, Prague. Condition B+: restored losses in bottom margin; tears, repaired tears and creases in margins and image; vertical and horizontal folds; tape on verso. Paper.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 03, 2009
Topicuv Salon.
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
Hofbauer was influenced by Japanese color woodblock art and wrote a major work on Japanese art in 1908. This affinity for Far Eastern expression manifests itself in this poster for the Topicuv Salon, a prominent Prague gallery. The combination of the foreground's grumpy amber Buddha and the presentational delph-blue maiden behind him create an immediately eye-catching combination-made all the more appealing with their physical and tonal disparity. It's probable that the woman's indicative gesture towards the blank text panel up top would have led the viewer to the specifics of this exhibition in a full-text version of the poster. In addition to being actively involved in the Vienna Secession, Hofbauer was a member of Manes, the Prague Artists Union.
Poster Auctions International Inc
Aug. 06, 2008
POSTER: ARNOST HOFBAUER (1869-1944). TIMEA /
Est: $700 - $1,000
ARNOST HOFBAUER (1869-1944) TIMEA / SZAPPAN. 49x36 inches, 124 1/2x94 1/2 cm. F. K. Kovás-Arthur. Condition B / B+: repaired tears, creases, restored losses and overpainting in margins and image.
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 11, 2007
ARNOST HOFBAUER (1869-1944)Obrazkova Revue.
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
ARNOST HOFBAUER (1869-1944) Obrazkova Revue. Spectacular architectural interplay elevates this Hofbauer design for the Obrazkova Revue, a Prague-based illustrated magazine that could be found at newsstands for precisely one year from 1899 to 1900. Hofbauer was the preeminent Czech posterist of his time, and here he amply proves that he deserved that reputation. V. Kotbra, Prague
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 11, 2007
ARNOST HOFBAUER (1869-1944)Topicuv Salon.
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
ARNOST HOFBAUER (1869-1944) Topicuv Salon. Hofbauer was influenced by Japanese color woodblock art and wrote a major work on Japanese art in 1908. This affinity for Far Eastern expression manifests itself in this poster for the Topicuv Salon, a prominent Prague gallery. The combination of the foreground's grumpy amber Buddha and the presentational delph-blue maiden behind him create an immediately eye-catching combination made all the more appealing with their physical and tonal disparity. It's probable that the woman's indicative gesture towards the blank text panel up top would have led the viewer to the specifics of this exhibition in a full-text version of the poster. In addition to being actively involved in the Vienna Secession, Hofbauer was a member of Manes, the Prague Artists Union.
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