Karel Vítezslav Masek Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Karel Vítezslav Masek Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 04, 2024
KAREL VÍTĚZSLAV MAŠEK 1865 - 1927 - BLACK STATE II
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Karel Vítězslav Mašek is one of the artists who have been rediscovered and appreciated relatively recently after a long period of oblivion. Today his works are sought after by many collectors. After a short period of study at the Academy in Prague, Mašek moved to Munich and later, together with Alphonse Mucha, to Paris. Here he became acquainted with Post-Impressionism and Symbolism, which was evident in his work after his return to Prague. He was active in many artistic fields, including architecture and urbanism. As a painter, he worked mainly in figurative painting, and also created monumental decoration of buildings and theatre curtains. The enigmatic painting from 1909 is closely related to the painting Black State from 1905 (Fabelová 2002, cat. no. 272, repro 89). It depicts a close-up of a rocky landscape punctuated by a dramatic episode of escape from the centre of the composition and a distinctive colour accent in the form of a red drapery. It came from the artist's estate and was part of the permanent decoration of his own house. Technique: oil on canvas, Signed: signed lower right: KMAŠEK / 1909
Arthouse Hejtmánek
Jun. 06, 2024
KAREL VÍTĚZSLAV MAŠEK 1865 - 1927 - CHILDREN IN WILD POPPIES
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The end-of-century expositions provided many opportunities for artists to find new applications. Karel Vítězslav Mašek created designs for posters and developed allegorical motifs, which were extremely well received, into the form of friezes. In 1898 he worked his way with them to the Architecture and Engineering Exhibition. There is a clear inspiration from Italy, especially the Pompeian frescoes and Sandro Boticelli. Friezes Mašek applied Václav Mlch, a furniture manufacturer in Prague, for the exhibition interior. Teasing and dancing putti in a large-scale composition were subsequently projected into the lounge of Mašek's villa in Bubenč. Reproduced in Zlaté Praze, roč. XV., 1898, p. 485. Framed under anti-reflective glass with UV filter. Published: Fabelová, K.: Karel Vítězslav Mašek, 2002. Praha: Eminent, s. 61, 66, 67 Technique: tempera, canvas, cardboard, Signed: sign. lower right: V. Mašek
Arthouse Hejtmánek
Feb. 14, 2023
Karel Vitezslav Masek (Czech, 1865–1927) Among the Hydrangeas
Est: $2,500 - $4,000
Karel Vitezslav Masek (Czech, 1865–1927) Among the Hydrangeas Signed ' K. Masek' bottom right, oil on canvas 28 x 28 in. (71.1 x 71.1cm) Provenance Private Collection, Florida Frame: 34 1/2 x 34 1/2 in. To request a condition report, or for any additional information, please email Raphael Chatroux at rchatroux@freemansauction.com.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 14, 2022
KAREL VÍTĚZSLAV MAŠEK 1865 - 1927 - RADOGOST THE GOD
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The works of Karel Vítězslav Mašek with the theme of ancient Czech history are interwoven with allegories and reflections of the beauty of old stories. Both heroes of famous names and often priests of pagan cults perform on them, who make divinations from symbols and smoke of herbs and protect the now destroyed temples. In Radegast, we are invited by the author to an impressive and mysterious ritual space outside of space and time, which is dominated by the idol of the god Radegast with glowing eyes. The generously chosen format and virtuoso work with light and shadows further accentuate the impression of an exceptional moment in the life of a pilgrim who first stands on sacred ground and sees the Slavic god Radegast. In the 11th century, Adam of Bremen described the Church of Radegast as follows: "A large temple is built here for the demons of which Radegast is prince. Its idol is of gold, a bed lined with purple. This village has nine gates and is surrounded by a deep lake. Only those who offer sacrificial offerings or ask for an answer may pass." Karel Vítězslav Mašek undoubtedly sought a credible appearance of the destroyed church in the descriptions of historians and preserved buildings. The striking resemblance of the depicted temple to the wooden column churches from the 12th century demonstrates its great sense of theme and thorough preparation before applying the first brushstrokes to the canvas. The texts of ancient prayers, hidden in rune-like script, are guarded by armed warriors who symbolically delimit the space, and almost inconspicuously, the high priest of the sanctuary comes to the center of the scene, leaning on the altar to hear the newcomer. At the foot of the altar is the skull of Bishop John, who was killed by the Lusatian-Serbian Slavs, beheaded and sacrificed to the god Radegast - the god of hospitality. The appearance of his depiction of the skull is strikingly reminiscent of St. Vojtěch, who also disregarded the warning, had the sacred oak groves felled and subsequently died at the hands of strongly believing pagans. Karel Vítězslav Mašek was the first Czech artist whose work fell into the international context of symbolism. His large-format painting Libuše received attention in the world, and already in the early 1970s his name began to appear at foreign exhibitions, his works were reproduced in catalogs. He studied at the Julian Academy in Paris, where he went with Alfons Mucha. Published by: Faberová, K .: Karel Vítězslav Mašek. Eminent, 2002. Technique: Oil on canvas, Signed: Lower left "K. Mašek 1913"
Arthouse Hejtmánek
Oct. 27, 2019
Vystava Architektury. 1898.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
ARTIST: KAREL VITEZSLAV MASEK (1865-1927) SIZE: 24 3/8 x 49 3/8 in./62 x 125.5 cm PRINTER: V. Neubert, Paris DESCRIPTION: This isn't Mucha, though one might be hard-pressed to tell the difference in this Czech Art Nouveau triumph. The artist, Karel Vitezslav Masek, did however accompany Mucha to Paris in 1887, and studied at the Académie Julien. In 1898, he returned to Prague from Paris for a decade, and was named Professor at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design; this commission was fitting indeed. The poster touts an 1898 exhibition of architecture and engineering in Prague, and boasts exquisite details, such as the Masonic insignia on the raised standard, and the Ionian column that doubles as a hat for the seated woman. (Art Nouveau; World's Fairs & Expositions)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Feb. 24, 2019
Vystava Architektury. 1898.
Est: $1,700 - $2,000
ARTIST: KAREL VITEZSLAV MASEK (1865-1927) SIZE: 24 3/4 x 49 7/8 in./62.8 x 126.7 cm PRINTER: V. Neubert, Praha DESCRIPTION: This isn't Mucha, though one might be hard-pressed to tell the difference in this Czech Art Nouveau triumph. The artist, Karel Vitezslav Masek, did however accompany Mucha to Paris in 1887, and studied at the Académie Julien. In 1898, he returned to Prague from Paris for a decade, and was named Professor at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design; this commission was fitting indeed. The poster touts an 1898 exhibition of architecture and engineering in Prague, and boasts exquisite details, such as the Masonic insignia on the raised standard, and the Ionian column that doubles as a hat for the seated woman. (Art Nouveau; Expositions)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Apr. 09, 2016
Karel Vítezslav Masek (1865 PARG - 1927 ibid)
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Fruit branch, watercolor on paper, 60 cm x 30 cm, bottom right signed K V Masek, crack on the upper right corner Karel Vítezslav Masek (1865 Parg - 1927 ebenda) Obstzweig, Aquarell auf Papier, 60 cm x 30 cm Blattmaß, unten rechts K V Masek signiert, Riss an der oberen rechten Ecke
Wettmann
Jun. 03, 2009
Karel Masek , Czech 1865-1927 The siesta oil on canvas
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
signed K MASEK lower right oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Jun. 14, 2005
PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN PRIVATE COLLECTOR KAREL MASEK CZECH, 1865-1927 WELCOMING THE RAINBOW
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
signed and dated K. MASEK / 1919 l.r. oil on canvas PROVENANCE Acquired by the family of the present owner circa 1930; thence by descent CATALOGUE NOTE Painted in 1919.
Sotheby's