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SOUCEK KAREL (1915-1982)

'Sasava u Sobesina'

KAREL SOUČEK 1915 - 1982 - PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN

Karel Souček is one of the most distinctive figures of the artistic generation that emerged in the 1940s. After difficult beginnings in Kladno, he joined Group 42 with its programme focused on the modern world and the poetry of the city. As a resident of working-class Kladno from humble origins, he was directly captivated by big-city life, as symbolized by shop windows, arcades, passageways, cafeterias, cafés and hairdressers. He also painted intimate portraits of city dwellers, especially women in their solitary moments of contemplation or, for example, while fixing their hair in front of a mirror. Technique: oil on canvas, Signed: sign. lower right: Karel Souček

Karel Soucek 1915-1982 Modern Female Nude Painting

Karel Soucek (Czech, 1915-1982). An original watercolor painting on paper. A figural work depicting an abstract nude female looking at her reflection in a mirror, with chair, and additional elements. Signed and dated '63 lower right. Presented under glass with a tan mat border in a white painted wood frame. Sight size measures approximately 23" x 16.75". Provenance; a private collection. Dimensions: 31 X 24.25 X .5 in. Condition: Good overall condition having mild age related surface wear and paper toning. Not examined out of frame. Frame having mild to moderate storage wear to edges and corners. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.

Karel Soucek 1915-1982 Female Watercolor Painting

Karel Soucek (Czech, 1915-1982). An original watercolor painting on paper. A figural work depicting a seated abstract nude female figure, with bench, and additional elements. Artist signed and dated 1962 to lower left. Presented under glass in a double chromatic metal frame. Sight size measures approximately 24" x 16.75". Provenance; a private collection. Dimensions: 32.25 X 25 X 1.5 in. Condition: Good overall condition having mild age related surface wear and paper toning. Work has slipped in the frame, and may require recentering. Not examined out of frame. Frame having mild to moderate wear to edges and corners. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.

Karel Souček (1915 – 1982)

Peonies in a Vase

Souček (Bor) Karel ( Czech / Bohemian, 1915-1982 ) - Landscape

Souček (Bor) Karel ( Czech / Bohemian, 1915-1982 ) Landscape oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm Souček (Bor) Karel 1915-1982 Krajina s cestou 1948 olej na plátně 51 x 61 cm signatura: vpravo dole rám: rámováno

Souček (Bor) Karel ( Czech / Bohemian, 1915-1982 ) - Girl

Souček (Bor) Karel ( Czech / Bohemian, 1915-1982 ) Girl combined technique on cardboard 62 x 42 cm Souček (Bor) Karel 1915-1982 Dívčí akt kombinovaná technika na lepence 62 x 42 cm signatura: vpravo dole rám: rámováno

Karel Souček (1915 – 1982), Peonies in a Vase

Karel Souček (1915 – 1982), Peonies in a Vase

SOUCEK (BOR) KAREL (CZECH 1915-1982) - Pred bouri (velky format) | Before the storm (large format)

SOUCEK (BOR) KAREL (CZECH 1915-1982) Pred bouri (velky format) | Before the storm (large format) olej na platne 89 x 201 cm

Karel Souček (1915 – 1982), Peonies in a Vase

Karel Souček (1915 – 1982), Peonies in a Vase

Karel Souček (1915 – 1982), Peonies in a Vase

Karel Souček (1915 – 1982), Peonies in a Vase

Atelier - Karel Souček (1915–1982)

RD K. Souček 69.

Night town - Karel Souček (1915–1982)

label with description on the back , RD K. Souček 80

In bar - Karel Souček (1915–1982)

LD K. Souček 75

KAREL SOUČEK 1915 - 1982 - A NUDE

Karel Souček is one of the most distinctive figures of the artistic generation who joined in the 1940s. After a difficult start in Kladno, he joined Group 42 with its program focused on the modern world and poetry of the city. As a resident of workers' Kladno, who came from modest conditions, he was directly captivated by city life, as symbolized by shop windows, passages, passages, canteens, cafeterias and vending machines, cafes and hairdressers. The work Nude sensitively captures a woman at the mirror while styling her hair. Technique: Oil on cardboard, Signed: Lower right "K. Souček"

Karel Souček (1915 – 1982), Peonies in a Vase

Potted peonies

KAREL SOUČEK 1915 - 1982 - A DON QUIXOTE'S DREAM

Karel Souček is one of the most distinctive figures of the artistic generation who joined in the 1940s. After a difficult start in Kladno, he joined Group 42 with its program focused on the modern world and poetry of the city. In addition to numerous passages, however, he repeatedly returned to the literary character of Don Quixote, whom he portrayed in all sorts of situations. The dreamy twilight landscape with two riders may to some extent reflect the fact that his work did not confront socialist realism and Souček found himself in seclusion and to some extent identified himself with the role of a "windmill fighter". Technique: Oil on canvas, Signed: Lower right "Souček 67"

KAREL SOUČEK (Czech 1915-1982)

Souček Karel, Lying nude woman Czech 1980 dimensions: 50 x 73 cm signed lower left framed Starting Bid: 60

Karel Soucek, (1915 –1982), Female Nude on Sofa, 1960

mixed media on paper 43 x 30 cm signed and dated lower left: "K. Soucek 60." Provenance: purchased by the first owner in the artist's studio Consulted with Professor Jaromir Zemina, Dr Karel Srp, Dr Jiri Machalicky, Aneta Kopecka and Vladimir Lekes. Confirmation of authenticity attached.

Karel Soucek, (1915 –1982), Family at the Table

oil on canvas 68 x 88 cm author's frame Provenance: purchased by the first owner in the artist's studio Consulted with Professor Jaromir Zemina, Dr Karel Srp, Dr Jiri Machalicky, Aneta Kopecka and Vladimir Lekes. Confirmation of authenticity attached.

Karel Souček - Man and City I

oil on canvas, dated 1958, Signed lower right

Karel SOUCEK (1915-1982) | Karel SOUCEK (1915-1982)

"Sitzende Junge Dame" Zeichnung- Pastell, Sichtmaß 59 cm x 40 cm, rechts unten signiert und datiert 66, zusätzlich vom Käufer 2 % Bildkunst / Folgerechtsabgabe auf den Zuschlag zu zahlen. | "Sitting young lady" drawing - pastel, visible size 59 cm x 40 cm, signed and dated 66 on the lower right, to be paid by the buyer 2% resale right / Bildkunst on the hammer price additionally

BLUE PASSAGE

Typical work of Karel Souček with significantly blue palette. Technique: Tempera on paper on hardboard

Islamic Art Karel Soucek (Repubblica Ceca 1915-1982) View of Samarkand Watercolor on paper

Islamic Art. Karel Soucek (Repubblica Ceca 1915-1982) View of Samarkand Watercolor on paper . Provenance: Ex Paltrinieri Collection, Italy.. Cm 61,00 x 43,00.

Islamic Art Karel Soucek (Czech Republic 1915-1982) Prayer at Samarkand. Dated 1921. Watercolor on paper

Islamic Art. Karel Soucek (Czech Republic 1915-1982) Prayer at Samarkand. Dated 1921. Watercolor on paper . Provenienza: Ex Paltrinieri collection, Italy.. Cm 29,00 x 22,00.

A GROUP OF 18 DRAWINGS AND PRINTS BY KAREL SOUCEK (CZECH 1915-1982)

A GROUP OF 18 DRAWINGS AND PRINTS BY KAREL SOUCEK (CZECH 1915-1982) comprising: a) fifteen female nude drawings, watercolor, pencil and incision on paper, largest: 42.5 x 60.5 cm (16 3/4 x 23 3/4 in.), each signed in pencil b) three prints on paper, largest: 44 x 62 cm (17 3/8 x 24 3/8 in.) [plate], each signed in pencil PROVENANCE Grosvenor Gallery, London

Souček Karel 1915–1982: Laboratory, 1945–1946

oil, canvas, frame, 70 × 90 cm, sign. LD K. Souček 45–46, exhibition label on the reverse, label with description in French Provenance: The work comes from an important collection. Lit .: Jiri Kotalik, Karel Soucek: data and testimony about his journey through life and art. Prague 1983, o. 25. Exhibited at the exhibition of Umelecka beseda in 1947. Estimated price 220 000 - 300 000 CZK.

IN THE PASSAGEWAY

Karel Souček is one of the most distinctive figures of the generation of artists who came of age in the 1940s. Following his difficult beginnings in Kladno, he joined Group 42 and its program, which was focused on the modern world and poetry of the city. As a resident of working-class Kladno and coming from a family of humble means, he was absolutely enchanted with big-city life, as symbolized in its store windows, shop-lined passages, alleys, cafeterias and fast-food stands, cafés and hairdressers. After the war his small paintings increasingly expanded in size, often taking the form of triptychs and polyptychs that went on to become parts of larger series, most of which were dedicated to the theme of passageways. Following the Communist Putsch of 1948 his work no longer matched the ideals of Socialist Realism and Souček was marginalized. However, he and his Group 42 colleague Jan Kotík were among those contributing to the Czechoslovak pavilion winning the |Gold Medal at Expo 58 in Brussels. This brought him official recognition and he was given a professorship at the Academy, briefly holding the office of dean in the late 1960s.

KAREL SOUCEK (1915-1982) IN THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE

KAREL SOUCEK (1915-1982) IN THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE 1940, Bohemia One of the artist's early works - painted shortly after studying with Vilém Nowak at the Prague Academy. Characteristic of this period are the striking yellows and color contrast. The narrow horizontal format is also typical, and will be seen again in the Měsíce cycle from the 1950s. Oil on canvas, signed and dated bottom right: Karel Souček 40.

Soucek Karel (Krocehlavy 1915 - 1982 Kladno) Don

Soucek Karel (Krocehlavy 1915 - 1982 Kladno) Don Quijote, signed and dated K. Soucek 71 bottom left, oil on canvas, 84 x 112 cm, frame (Ní)

Karel Soucek (Czech, 1915-1982)

Karel Soucek (Czech, 1915-1982) Motif from Bukhara signed 'Karel Soucek' (lower right), signed, inscribed and dated 'Karel Soucek/Motiv z Buchary (C.37)/U.S.S.R.' (on the reverse) oil on board 9 x 9½ in. (23 x 24.5 cm.)

KAREL SOUCEK

KAREL SOUCEK CZECH 1915-1982 PARIS SCENE (SCÉNA Z PAŘÍŽE) signed and dated Souček 19.7.70 lower left mixed media on cardboard 58 by 42cm., 22¾ by 16½in.

Drawing by Karel Soucek (1915-1982, Czech)

Drawing by Karel Soucek (1915-1982, Czech), "Leaning Nude", 1962, 16.5" x 23.5" (sight), framed

Karel Soucek (1915-1982, Czechoslovakian),

Karel Soucek (1915-1982, Czechoslovakian), painting "Girl and Mirror", watercolor on paper, signed and dated "K. Soucek - 67", lower right, 17" x 23.75"(sight), matted and framed, overall good condition, slipped in frame - Provenance: Arthur Jeffres Gallery, London

Karel Soucek (1915-1982, Czechoslovakian),

Karel Soucek (1915-1982, Czechoslovakian), painting "Nude II", watercolor on paper, signed and dated "K. Soucek - 61", lower left, 21" x 16.75"(sight), matted and framed, overall good condition, slipped in frame - Provenance: Arthur Jeffress Gallery, London

Karel Soucek (1915-1982, Czechoslovakian),

Karel Soucek (1915-1982, Czechoslovakian), painting "Back View of a Girl", watercolor on paper, signed "K. Soucek", lower right, 23.5" x 17.5"(sight), matted and framed, overall good condition, slipped in frame - Provenance: Arthur Jeffress Gallery, London

Soucek Karel (Krocehlavy 1915-1982 Kladno) A

Soucek Karel (Krocehlavy 1915-1982 Kladno) A Yellow Bouquet, signed and dated Karel Bor Soucek 1941 bottom centre, oil/plywood, 75 x 52 cm, frame

Soucek Karel (Krocehlavy 195 - 1982 Kladno) A

Soucek Karel (Krocehlavy 195 - 1982 Kladno) A Nude, signed and dated K. Soucek 69 bottom left, watercolour/paper, 54 x 39 cm, glass, frame

SOUCEK Karel (26. 9. 1915 Krocehlavy - 26. 11.

SOUCEK Karel (26. 9. 1915 Krocehlavy - 26. 11. 1982 Kladno) Female nude in front of the mirror Pencil and watercolour on paper, 60 x 42 cm, framed, glazed, undated, signed lower right. Czech painter and illustrator, he studied at the Academy of Arts in Prague, where he was later appointed professor See T 2/471, TD 171, V 4/320, B 9/717, NECVU 2/770.

Shir Dor madrasah, Samarkand

Karel Soucek [CZECH] (1915-1982) Shir Dor madrasah, Samarkand signed 'Karel Soucek' (lower right) oil on board 11½ x 14½ in. (29.2 x 36.8 cm.)

SOUCEK Karel (26. 9. 1915 Krocehlavy - 26. 11.

SOUCEK Karel (26. 9. 1915 Krocehlavy - 26. 11. 1982 Kladno) The Three Graces Tempera on paper, 47 x 67 cm, mounted, glazed, dated 1964, signed lower left. Czech painter and illustrator, he studied at the Academy of Arts in Prague, where he was later appointed professor. He was a member of the group Skupina 42, whose poetics influenced his entire work. He laid emphasis on the role of light, his work is of dramatic character. The mining town of Kladno was a major source of inspiration for him. See T 2/471, TD 171, V 4/320, B 9/717, NECVU 2/770.

SOUCEK Karel (26. 9. 1915 Krocehlavy - 26. 11.

SOUCEK Karel (26. 9. 1915 Krocehlavy - 26. 11. 1982 Kladno) Don Quixote Oil and tempera on paper, 43 x 61 cm, mounted, glazed, dated 1964, signed lower left. See T 2/471, TD 171, V 4/320, B 9/717, NECVU 2/770.

KAREL SOUCEK (Czechoslovakian, 1915-1982) Watercolor and ink on paper, 1960, of a reclining female nude. Framed, signed lower left. 16 1/4" x 23 1/4"