17 - MÁRIA SZANTHO (1897-1998)

MÁRIA SZANTHO (1897-1998) Reclining Nude signed ‘SZANTHO MÁRIA’ (lower left) oil on canvas 70.5 x 90.5 cm Mária Szánthó was a Hungarian painter. She initially studied music and graduated in piano from the Budapest Academy of Music before turning to painting in the 1920s. She studied under Géza Kukán, Bertalan Karlovszky and Pál Fried, and travelled to Italy and France for further study. A representative of Hungarian Naturalism, she is best known for her portraits, nudes and genre scenes, often characterised by an elegant and intimate atmosphere. She exhibited regularly in Hungary, particularly in Budapest, and her work was also shown internationally, notably in Japan and the United States. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.