John Jiří 1923–1972
Germination, 1964
drypoint, 8/15, paper, 48,5 × 36,5 cm, mount, frame, glass,
signed in pencil bottom right Jiří John 1964, in pencil bottom left 8/15
Provenance: private collection Netherlands. Jiří John was a painter, but graphics were a strong and compelling component of
of his work. He was distinguished by an extremely pure artistic outlook, based on
from his understanding of the evolution of nature and his ability to arrange the elements into a harmonious
composition. The dry needle suited him because of its fragility and delicacy.
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auction 67
starting price
65 000 CZK
€ 2 628
hammer price
100 000 CZK