Josef Sudek (1896-1976)
Palm in Prague Castle Gardens, 1942
pigment print, mounted on paper, mounted on board, printed c. 1952
inscribed 'Palma' and annotated in pencil (verso); signed, inscribed in Czech 'To Dear Mrs. Lida on her birthday, sincerely, Sudek./Prague 12. VI, 54', and dated in pencil (paper mount, recto)
image/sheet: 4 ¾ x 6 in. (12 x 15.2 cm.)
paper mount: 7 ½ x 11 5/8 in. (19 x 29.5 cm.)
tertiary mount: 13 1/8 x 17 ½ in. (33.3 x 44.5 cm.)
Provenance
with Joel Soroka Gallery, Aspen, Colorado.
Literature
Anna Fárová et al., Josef Sudek: Pigment Prints, Salander-O'Reilly Galleries, New York, cover and no. 33, n.p.
Lot Essay
This lot is sold with accompanying letter envelope, inscribed by the artist and addressed to Lida Bolvikova.