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JAN PREISLER 1872 - 1918 - PORTRAIT OF A GIRL

Preisler was one of the founders of modern Czech art. Influenced mainly by Impressionism and Art Nouveau Symbolism, he created his distinctive style. The feelings of modern man, uprootedness, the desire to merge with nature, nostalgia and expectations became typical themes in his work, and he depicted poetic metaphors of human life at that time. Even relatively ordinary portraits show considerable psychologization. Framed under anti-reflective glass with UV filter. Technique: pencil, cardboard, Signed: sign. lower right: J.P.

JAN PREISLER 1872 - 1918 - BREEZE

From the expert opinion of PhDr. Karel Srp: "The painting was exhibited for the first time at the second exhibition of the Society of Fine Arts Mánes, held in Topič's Salon (November 1898, no. Exhibition of the SVU Mánes, April-May, 1919, Rudolfinum, no. k. 258: Study for Wind and Breeze, oil, this study was included in the exhibition after the angular drawing Wind and Breeze, no. k. 256, which implies that it was made after it). Although the painting is not signed, its significance can be traced from contemporary reviews and monographs that were dedicated to Jan Preisler. Preisler's bold move towards oil painting, made under the partial influence of Vojtěch Hynais, had a twofold impact in critical circles. While the more conservative, whose tone gradually prevailed, perceived it as an unfulfilled endeavour compared to the previous angular triptych, the more modernist, on the contrary, managed to appreciate it and highlight its colour qualities. From today's perspective, it is possible to retrospectively accept the views that appreciated Preisler's entry into a new technical field." Technique: oil on canvas, Signed: unsigned

Jan Preisler Portrait Painting

Work is titled "Portrait of the Artist's Mother." Lot is accompanied by a copy of correspondence discussing provenance and details of the work, dated 11.5.1984. Provenance: Paul H. Smolka, acquired in Prague, Czechoslovakia (July 1925) | Vera Sherman, by descent (author of correspondence) | Individual, identified in the 1984 letter as Tony | Collection of Kenneth Endick & Cynthia Starr, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, thence by descent. Exhibited: Feigl Gallery, Prague, Czechoslovakia (June 1935).

Jan Preisler (1872-1918)

YOUNG MAN`S DREAM 1906 Pastel on paper mounted on board, 23,7x32 cm, signed and dated in pencil lower right "JP 06". Study for a wall painting "Young Man`s Dream" for the vestibule of the federal house in Prostejov. Jan Kotera mediated the order of the painting, which was painted by Jan Preisler between 1906 and 1907. Other studies drawn in charcoal were created for the painting. A large study for "Young Man`s Dream" - oil on canvas, 75x116 cm, is now the property of gallery in Pilsen. The final paintinng - oil on canvas 221x366 cm is now the property of the town of Prostejov. Framed in a typical frame chosen by the artist. Framed, glazed. Stamped on the verso "Z pozustalosti prof. Jana Preislera" (From the inheritance of prof. Jan Preisler). With an expert opinion by Dr. Sarka Leubnerova.

Jan Preisler, (1872 – 1918), Giant, 1901–1902

pastel on paper laid down on cardboard cut out passe-partout: 32 x 27 cm lower left estate stamp: From the property of prof. Jan Preisler No. 154, verified 11/3 1941 by Bozena Preislerova Publicated. Consulted with Professor Jaromir Zemina, Dr Jiri Machalicky and Vladimir Lekes. Confirmation of authenticity attached.

Jan Preisler, (1872 – 1918), Lovers in the Forest, 1906

oil on board 27 x 35 cm verso estate stamp: "from the estate of prof. Jan Preisler No. 268" verso pencil note: "comes from the property of painter Jos. Ullmann" Provenance: - private collection of Jan Preisler - purchased from the estate of Jan Preisler by painter Josef Ullmann - Cyril Dusek (1881-1924), one of the founders of Czechoslovakia, close friend of T.G. Masaryk, prominent politician and journalist, editor of the Czech magazine “Time“, member of the National Assembly of Czechoslovakia and the so-called Mafia, diplomat (first Czechoslovak ambassador to Switzerland and Egypt). - significant collection of collector and banker Bohuslav Dusek, Prague - collection of the Bohuslav Dusek family Consulted with Professor Petr Wittlich, Professor Jaromir Zemina, Dr Jiri Machalicky and Vladimir Lekes. Expertise by recogized expert Professor Petr Wittlich attached.

JAN PREISLER (Czech 1872-1918)

Preisler Jan, A study of a painting (on the wall) for a Chateau in Nové Město nad Metují | dimensions: 14 x 50 cm | pencil on paper | framed | restitution from the National Gallery, Waldes Picture Gallery, estate stamp Starting Bid EUR 400

Jan Preisler, (1872 – 1918), Three Women (In the Wood), 1908

pastel on cardboard 49,5 x 62,5 cm signed lower right with a monogram "JP" Provenance: - auction Dorotheum Prague, March 6, 2010 (sold for 27 690 EUR) - significant private collection Consulted with Professor Jaromir Zemina, Dr Karel Srp, Dr Jiri Machalicky, Aneta Kopecka and Vladimir Lekes. Confirmation of authenticity attached.

Jan Preisler, (1872 – 1918), Three Girls in the Wood, 1906

oil on canvas 142 x 88,5 cm signed and dated lower left: "JPreisler 906." verso old stamps Provenance: - collection of an important Prague collector Bohuslav Dusek - collection of the Bohuslav Dusek family Exhibited. Publicated. Iconic oil painting by Jan Preisler. Consulted by experts of the National Gallery, Professor Petr Wittlich, Professor Jaromir Zemina, Dr. Karel Srp, Dr Jiri Machalicky, Aneta Kopecka and Vladimir Lekes. Confirmation of authenticity attached.

Jan Preisler, (1872 – 1918), Gerlach

mixed media (pastel, pencil) on paper 35 x 25 cm verso an estate stamp J.Preisler no.4 Provenance: - collection of Jindrich Waldes - confiscated by the Gestapo in 1939, moved to the State Gallery and then to the National Gallery in Prague - deposited in the collections of the National Gallery in Prague, registered under No. W 875 / NG K 6149 - in 1996 the restitution of the National Gallery in Prague (the so-called Waldes restitution) to the heirs of the factory owner Jindrich Waldes - significant private collection Consulted with Professor Jaromir Zemina, Dr Karel Srp, Dr Jiri Machalicky, Aneta Kopecka and Vladimir Lekes. Confirmation of authenticity attached.

Preisler Jan 1872–1918 - Mom

Preisler Jan 1872–1918 Mom oil, canvas, frame, 48.3 × 38 cm Inheritance stamp on the reverse.

Preisler, Jan

(1872 Königshof - Prag 1918). Edvard Munch. Verkleinertes Farboffset-Plakat n. dem lithogr. Plakat zur Ausstellung in Prag 1905. Blgr. 65 x 50,5 cm. Ohne den Ausstelllungstext (abgeschnitten?). Stellenw. randrissig u. knittrig, 1 Randeinriss unt. ca. 5 cm i.d. Schrift, am ob. u. unt. Rand Klebereste, i.d. ob. Ecken mehrere Heftlöchlein, 1 Einriss mittig i.d. Darst. Selten. D

Preisler, Jan

(1872 Königshof - Prag 1918). Edvard Munch. Verkleinertes Farboffset-Plakat n. dem lithogr. Plakat zur Ausstellung in Prag 1905. Blgr. 65 x 50,5 cm. Ohne den Ausstelllungstext (abgeschnitten?). Stellenw. randrissig u. knittrig, 1 Randeinriss unt. ca. 5 cm i.d. Schrift, am ob. u. unt. Rand Klebereste, i.d. ob. Ecken mehrere Heftlöchlein, 1 Einriss mittig i.d. Darst. Selten. D

Jan Preisler - Riders in the Wood

pastel on paper, dated 1904,

Jan Preisler - Bathing

oil on canvas, dated before 1912, inheritance stamp

Preisler, Jan

(1872 Königshof - Prag 1918) zugeschr. Hügelige Landschaft mit Bachlauf. Öl auf Platte. Um 1900. 35 x 35,5 cm. Verso hs. zugeschr. u. bez. "Preislerové". Unt. Glas gerahmt.

Preisler, Jan - (1872 Königshof - Prag 1918) zugeschr. Hügelige Landscha

Preisler, Jan (1872 Königshof - Prag 1918) zugeschr. Hügelige Landschaft mit Bachlauf. Öl auf Platte. Um 1900. 35 x 35,5 cm. Verso hs. zugeschr. u. bez. "Preislerové". Unt. Glas gerahmt.

Jan Preisler - Merciful Samaritan

oil on canvas, dated 1910–1914, 30 x 47 cm

Jan Preisler (1872-1918)

FOREST BROOK Oil on canvas, 34x49 cm. On the reverse stamp from the inheritance of prof. Jan Preisler, exhibited in SVU Mánes in 1928. Framed. Condition A. Jan Preisler (1872-1918) LESNÍ POTOK Olej na plátně, 34x49 cm. Na zadní straně razítko z pozůstalosti prof. Jana Preislera a vystaveno SVU Mánes 1928. Rámováno. Stav A. Jan Preisler - český malíř a grafik, žák prof. F. Ženíška na pražské Uměleckoprůmyslové škole, kde se stal později i profesorem; od roku 1913 profesor na Akademii; člen Mánesa. V roce 1902 podnikl se svým přítelem A. Hudečkem studijní cestu do Itálie, o několik let později navštívil také Paříž. Jeden ze zakladatelů českého moderního umění, ovlivněn impresionismem a secesním symbolismem. Jan Preisler (1872-1918) WALDBACH Öl auf Leinwand, 34x49 cm. Verso Stempel aus Nachlass vom Prof. Jan Preisler und ausgestellt von SVU Mánes 1928. Gerahmt. Zustand A.

JAN PREISLER (1872-1918): THE GOOD SAMARITAN

After 1910 30 x 47 cm (h x w) Oil on canvas. Stamps on reverse: Estate of Jan Preisler; exhibited at the Manes in 1928; collection of Oldrich Blazicek. Labels: Club of Fine Artists exhibition in 1935, insured value 8000 Czechoslovak koruna; submitted for the Galerie Hugo Feigl exhibition in Prague II. The painting, which originally was part of Preisler’s estate and was exhibited several times, is an excellent example of the painter’s spontaneous, yet stylish expression. As explained in the expert assessment by Prof. PhDr. Petr Wittlich, CSc: “It captured the attention of Antonin Matejcek, the author of Preisler’s main monograph in 1950, which dated it to 1913–1914 and understood it as a ‘fascinating allegory of suffering and love’ and as an expression of Preisler’s inner restlessness, as a response to his fatigue from the strict methodical and classical style the painter imposed on himself in 1909–1912. Newer literature, however, interprets the painting in the specific context of his work: as a personal response to an eponymous painting by Emil Filla, which sparked debate when it was exhibited at the Manes association’s spring exhibition in 1911. Preisler was actively interested in the activities of the younger generation in the Osma art group, and he advocated for their acceptance to Mánes. The theory that his Good Samaritan is a response to Filla is highly likely also given that such a dramatic theme is rare in Preisler’s oeuvre. A comparison of the two paintings excellently demonstrates how differing artistic opinions are expressed in a competition of ideas. Although Preisler’s painting is also highly expressive, which is seen in the style and execution, it is composed with the experience he gained from earlier decorative work. This merger of expression and mature composition gives shape to the special value of Preisler’s expression compared to Filla’s “Baroque” violence. In terms of color, Preisler’s painting is more of a sketch allowing the white support to show through, which helps to unify the image. The use of black color is an interesting detail. In Preisler’s Black Lake period, black possessed important contextual and artistic meaning. The black horse here is important as an expressive element of color, adding a demonic note to the dramatic scene. The browns and reds of the Samaritan, the colors of life, are surrounded by the blackness of the horse and whiteness of the dying man; Preisler’s ingenious sense of color is displayed in this contrasting, yet harmonious composition of colors. The Good Samaritan is a Preisler painting that testifies to his artistic mastery and his artistic potential, which classified Preisler as a founder of Czech modern painting.” Ref.: Jan Preisler (1910–1914); Petr Wittlich, Lenka Bydzovská, Karel Srp, Polana Bregantová; Municipal House 2003 – p. 301, fig. 313. Jan Preisler – kresby; Petr Wittlich; Odeon Praha 1988 – Nácrt k Milosrdnému Samaritánovi (1910–14), p. 61, list of images fig. 18. The Good Samaritan in Works of Czech artists in the First Half of the 20th Century; Bachelor’s thesis, Eliska Pechácková (Catholic Theological Faculty, 2007). Starting price: 3 800 000 CZK (149 020 EUR)

Moderni Francojz Sku Umeni. 1902

Artist: JAN PREISLER (1872-1918) Size: 28 1/2 x 43 in./72.3 x 109.2 cm Unie, Prague Founded in Prague in 1887, the Manes Association of Fine Arts hosted many significant international art exhibitions both before and after World War I, most of them focusing on a blend of avant-garde and native Czech styles. In 1902, this blockbuster show was hosted by Manes, featuring sculpture displayed indoors amidst gravel and decorative plants. It was a wild and unprecedented concept, one which made Manes the most foward-thinking artistic group in Bohemia. This is the Czech-langauge version of the design. This Lot also includes the 1950 monograph of Jan Preisler by Antonín Matéjcek, in which this poster appears on page 101. (secession, czech)

Moderni Francojz Sku Umeni. 1902

Artist: JAN PREISLER (1872-1918) Size: 28 1/2 x 43 in./72.3 x 109.2 cm Unie, Prague Founded in Prague in 1887, the Manes Association of Fine Arts hosted many significant international art exhibitions both before and after World War I, most of them focusing on a blend of avant-garde and native Czech styles. In 1902, this blockbuster show was hosted by Manes, featuring sculpture displayed indoors amidst gravel and decorative plants. It was a wild and unprecedented concept, one which made Manes the most foward-thinking artistic group in Bohemia. This is the Czech-langauge version of the design. This Lot also includes the 1950 monograph of Jan Preisler by Antonín Matéjcek, in which this poster appears on page 101. (secession, czech)

JAN PREISLER (1872-1918) STUDY OF A GIRL'S HEAD

JAN PREISLER (1872-1918) STUDY OF A GIRL'S HEAD 1905 - 1910, Bohemia, 22 x 17 cm. Charcoal and white chalk on paper, marked on back with estate stamp and label of a collection salon, original Eck-style frame

Jan Preisler Tjeckien 1872-1918 "Pokušení".

Jan Preisler Tjeckien 1872-1918 "Pokušení". Monogramsignerad JP. Olja på duk lagd på pannå, 29 x 38 Signed with monogram JP. Oil on canvas laid on panel, 29 x 38 cm. Proveniens: Inköpt av professor Holeho, Prag 1952. Another version is illustrated in Jan Preisler 1872 - 1918, exhibition catalogue, 1964, cat.no. 180, fig 178.

Preisler Jan (Popovice u Berouna 1872 - 1918

Preisler Jan (Popovice u Berouna 1872 - 1918 Prague) Autumn - study, unsigned, estate stamp on the back, pencil on paper, 16.5 x 11 cm, frame (Ní)

Jan Preisler Tjeckien 1872-1918. Tillskriven.

Jan Preisler Tjeckien 1872-1918. Tillskriven. Figurscen vid sjö. Olja på pannå, 23,5 x 18,5.

Jan Preisler (1872-1918)

Jan Preisler (1872-1918) RIVER LANDSCAPE. Oil on canvas, 21,5x31 cm, bottom left corner signed "Preisler J". Frame with author´s name label. Framed. Condition A/B. Jan Preisler - Czech painter and graphic maker, studied under prof. F. Ženíšek, later taught in Academy himself. Member of Mánes association. He travelled into Italy and Paris. He is considered to be one of the founding members of Czech modern art, influenced by impressionism and art nouveau symbolism. Jan Preisler (1872-1918) ŘÍČNÍ KRAJINA. Olej na plátně, 21,5x31 cm, sign. vlevo dole „Preisler J". Rámováno. Na rámu štítek se jménem autora. Stav A/B. Jan Preisler - český malíř a grafik, žák prof. F. Ženíška na pražské Uměleckoprůmyslové škole, kde se stal později i profesorem; od roku 1913 profesor na Akademii; člen Mánesa. V roce 1902 podnikl se svým přítelem A. Hudečkem studijní cestu do Itálie, o několik let později navštívil také Paříž. Jeden ze zakladatelů českého moderního umění; ovlivněn impresionismem a secesním symbolismem. Jan Preisler (1872-1918) FLUSSLANDSCHAFT. Öl auf Leinwand, 21,5x31 cm, links unten sign. „Preisler J". Auf dem Rahmen Etikette mit Namen des Künstlers. Gerahmt. Zustand A/B.

JAN PREISLER

JAN PREISLER CZECH 1872 - 1918 HORSEMEN (PROCESSION) (JEZDCI) with the artist's estate stamp charcoal and pastel on paper 36 by 50.5cm., 14¼ by 19¾in.

JAN PREISLER

JAN PREISLER CZECH 1872 - 1918 GROVE (HÁJ) signed with initials J.P. lower right pastel on paper 24 by 26cm., 9½ by 10¼in.

STUDY FOR "SPRING"

Charcoal and chalk on paper.The remains of a rubber stamp, number and description are marked on the reverse.Dated 1900. STUDIE K JARU Uhel a křída na papíře.Značeno zezadu pozůstalostním razítkem, číslem a popiskou, Datace 1900.

Preisler Jan (Popovice u Berouna 1872 - 1918

Preisler Jan (Popovice u Berouna 1872 - 1918 Prague) A Female Portrait, signed Preisler bottom right, oil/canvas fixed onto new canvas, restored, 42 x 33 cm, frame

PREISLER Jan (18. 2. 1872 Popovice - 27. 4. 1918

PREISLER Jan (18. 2. 1872 Popovice - 27. 4. 1918 Praha, CECHY) Studie aktu mlade zeny Uhel na papire, 66 x 45 cm, ramovano v pasparte, pod sklem, nedatovano, nesignovano, zezadu pozustalostni razitko c. 489. Malir a ilustrator, studoval na UPS v Praze, na ni a pak na AVU jmenovan profesorem. Vudci osobnost ceskeho umeni zlomu stoleti, syntetizujici symbolismus, secesi a impresionismus do nesmirne osobite, barevne smyslove a hluboce obsahove polohy. Autor viz T 2/309, TD 150, TB 27/372, B 8/447, NECVU 2/646.

JAN PREISLER (1872-1918) MODERNI FRANCOUZSKE UMENI. 1902. 43x28 inches. Unie, Prague.

JAN PREISLER (1872-1918) MODERNI FRANCOUZSKE UMENI. 1902.

43 1/2x28 1/2 inches. Unie, Prague. Condition B+: repaired tears and creases in margins, affecting image. A poster for an exhibition of Modern French Art in Prague sponsored by the avant-garde Czech Art group Manes of which Preisler was a founding member. He was also an editor of the Magazine Volny Smer, has murals decorating Prague's Municipal Hall, a masterpiece of Secession design and architecture, and he is considered one of the most important of all Czech Secession artists. This image of a peacock, an animal with whom Art Nouveau artists had almost a fetishistic relationship, is nestled in foliage amidst archetypal Art Nouveau typography. The bird's tail is adorned with the symbol of the Manes Group. "Preisler's posters belong among the best examples of Czech Secession art" (UPM p. 62). This poster exists in French and German. UPM 104.