$12,500
Tadé (Tadeusz) Styka (Polish/French, 1889-1954) Portrait of a Lady Signed "TADE. STYKA_" l.r., with a label from Cirker's, New York, with inventory number "9457," affixed to the stretcher, identified and partially titled "...Miss J. Mam..." on an unattributed label affixed to the stretcher. Oil on canvas mounted to Masonite, 44 x 30 in. (111.8 x 76.2 cm), framed. Condition: Two diagonal lines of repair/retouch measuring approximately 12 inches each across face and upper chest, prominent craquelure primarily around figure, scattered accretions. Estimate $2,000-3,000 Retouch as previously noted plus additional glazes and strokes in both figure and back ground (see UV images). Craquelure is stable, but there are areas of alligatoring. Frame is period and measures 50 1/2 x 36 1/4 x 1 in. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-05-31