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By Marcel Janco
1895 - 1984 |
| Category - Summer Sale- July 28th 2010. |
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Description
Shoresh IV, signed (lower left) and dated 1980 (lower right). Titled and stamped by the artist’s estate (on the reverse).
Technique
Watercolor and felt-tipped pen on paper laid on cardboard by the artist
Date Created
1980
Dimensions
20.5 x 31.5 cm
Provenance
Bought directly from the artist by the father of the present owner.
Condition
No condition report available online for this sale.
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Biography
Marcel Janco, Painter. b. 1895, Bucharest, Romania. Immigrated 1941. Studies: 1915 Switzerland, architecture. Teaching: 1953 Kibbutz Seminary, Oranim. Prizes: 1945-46, 1951 Dizengoff Prize; 1958 Histadrut Prize; 1967 Israel Prize for Art. 1982 Worthy of the City of Tel Aviv. 1915 Went to Switzerland and joined Hugo Bell, Jean Arp. 1916 -19 An originator of the Dada movement and participated in all its activities. Painted the famous masks in the style of African masks which were exhibited in the 'Cabaret Voltaire'. Painted abstract reliefs, combining expressionism and cubism. 1921 After a short time in Paris, returned to Bucharest, worked in architecture and was active in the artist's groups. 1948 Was a founder of New Horizons Group. 1952 Participated in the Venice Biennale; 1954 Sao Paulo. 1953 A founder of the Artist's Village, Ein Hod. Died 1984.
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Shoresh IV
Estimate: $600/$800
Location: Israel
Number of Bids: 13
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