KARL WILHELM DIEFENBACH (1851–1913) The Great Sphinx of Giza Starting price: 480 000 CZK (17 778 EUR) Hammer price: 1 800 000 CZK (66 667 EUR) Description dimensions: 240 x 335 cm (h x w) period: 1903, Italy, Capri This large canvas by the controversial German symbolist painter was created in the last place he worked, on the island of Capri, where he lived from 1900 until his death. However, it is inspired by the artist's personal acquaintance with the Egyptian pyramids and sculpture. In 1895 he set out on a study trip to Italy, and from there he continued to Egypt. Oil on canvas, signed and dated on bottom right: "K.W.D. Capri 1903" Assessment by Professor PhDr. Tomáš Vlček, CSc.
KARL WILHELM DIEFENBACH (1851–1913) The Great Sphinx of Giza Starting price: 480 000 CZK (17 778 EUR) Hammer price: 1 800 000 CZK (66 667 EUR) Description dimensions: 240 x 335 cm (h x w) period: 1903, Italy, Capri This large canvas by the controversial German symbolist painter was created in the last place he worked, on the island of Capri, where he lived from 1900 until his death. However, it is inspired by the artist's personal acquaintance with the Egyptian pyramids and sculpture. In 1895 he set out on a study trip to Italy, and from there he continued to Egypt. Oil on canvas, signed and dated on bottom right: "K.W.D. Capri 1903" Assessment by Professor PhDr. Tomáš Vlček, CSc.
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