ZDENEK SYKORA (1920 Louny 2011) Linie No 65. 1990. Oil and pencil on canvas. Signed and dated on the reserve: Sykora 1990. Also titled, dated and with measurements on the stretcher: Linie Nr. 65 70 × 70 1990. Furthermore with directional arrow on the overlap: above, and with the damaged label: ZDENEK SYKORA. 70 × 70 cm. The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Ms. Lenka Sýkorová, Louny, 26 July 2022. The work is registered in the Lenka and Zdeněk Sýkora Archive under the number: L065 (there recorded under the title: Lines No. 65). We thank Ms. Sýkorová for her kind assistance. Provenance: - Purchased probably from Galerie Hofmann by the previous owner. - By descent to the present owner, private collection Switzerland.

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