Lot 69

Tavík František Šimon (1877 - 1942) PORTRAIT OF THE SCULPTOR BOHUMIL KAFKA

Tavík František Šimon was a Czech legend in graphic art, taught at the Academy of Fine Arts, and formulated the founding application for the Hollar Society of Czech Graphic Artists. At that time, he was already a member of the Society of Color Etching in Paris and the Royal Society of Painters in London. He perfected many techniques himself. Bohumil Kafka was one of the most important symbolist sculptors, who, in addition to his free work, also shaped the character of buildings and monuments.