Dear Bidders,
Thank you for your continued support and for another successful auction. The total starting price of all lots amounted to CZK 9,987,000, while the final total climbed to CZK 20,518,125 during the live bidding.
The popular and highly sought-after artist Josef Lada was represented twice in the auction. His painting U v&aacute;nočn&iacute;ho stromečku rose from a starting price of CZK 400,000 to CZK 1,137,500, becoming the most expensive work of the Sunday auction.
The second most expensive work was the tin Bust by Jaroslav R&oacute;na, sold for CZK 543,750. The third highest result was Landscape by Josef &Scaron;&iacute;ma, executed in mixed media on paper, which achieved CZK 531,250. The fourth most successful lot was the oil painting Los (CZK 468,750) by the distinctive figure of the Czech art scene, Zdeněk Burian.
Bidders also showed strong interest in Karel Gott&rsquo;s work Painting &ldquo;69&rdquo;, which sold for CZK 418,750. Fifteen percent of its hammer price will be donated to support the non-profit organization Centrum Paraple.
Collectors&rsquo; attention also focused on additional works by Olbram Zoubek. The bronze sculpture Annunciation &ndash; Mary sold for CZK 450,000, while Bestseller of the Year &ndash; Sofia achieved CZK 387,500, and Woman from Chalkida (Chor) CZK 245,000. Art of the second half of the 20th century was represented by prominent figures. The popular Ota Janeček appeared with three oil paintings, the most successful being Assembly of Ravens (CZK 337,500). The highest-selling work by Josef J&iacute;ra was the oil painting Spring (CZK 343,750). A pastel on paper by V&aacute;clav Bo&scaron;t&iacute;k, Untitled, sold for CZK 312,500; Jiř&iacute; Sopko&rsquo;s pastel Swimmers for CZK 215,000; and Jakub &Scaron;paňhel&rsquo;s oil painting Two Chandeliers for CZK 362,500.
Alongside fine art, collectible items also attracted attention. These lots, which have long been part of the Artslimit platform, appeal to a broader audience and often achieve a 100% sell-through rate. Several pieces from the fashion house Chanel were offered, including a Mini Flap Bag with an unusual detachable wooden handle, which sold for CZK 152,500. The iconic Herm&egrave;s brand was also represented. Two examples of the Kelly 32 were offered: one in Rouge H made of now-discontinued Grain Lisse calfskin sold for CZK 232,500, and another elegant black version from 1993 achieved CZK 200,000. The legendary Herm&egrave;s Birkin 35 in Gold Clemence Taurillon leather sold for CZK 275,000.
Collection of purchased items will take place at KODL Gallery starting Tuesday, March 31, by prior appointment on weekdays between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Payment by card is also available on site. Please note that the gallery will be closed during the Easter holidays on April 3 and April 6.
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Dear Bidders,
Thank you for your continued support!&nbsp;The total starting price of all lots more than doubled during the live bidding, reaching CZK 20,518,125. We owe this success to you.
Collection of purchased items will take place at KODL Gallery starting Tuesday, March 31, by prior appointment on weekdays between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Payment by card is also available on site. Please note that the gallery will be closed during the Easter holidays on April 3 and April 6.
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At <a href="https://www.galeriekodl.cz/cs/aukce/52/">Galerie KODL&rsquo;s spring Auction</a>, a collection of 217 outstanding works was offered, tracing the development of Czech art over the past three centuries. The auction attracted more than 400 visitors in the saleroom, while nearly 400 additional bidders participated via telephone and online through the Artslimit platform, creating a highly dynamic atmosphere. Particular attention was drawn to works by Josef Čapek, Emil Filla, V&aacute;clav &Scaron;p&aacute;la, Jakub Schikaneder, Jindřich &Scaron;tyrsk&yacute;, Karel Čern&yacute;, Josef Lada, Adriena &Scaron;imotov&aacute; and Eva &Scaron;vankmajerov&aacute;.
Josef Čapek&rsquo;s painting&nbsp;<a href="https://artslimit.com/item/7154">Drinker </a>surpassed the artist&rsquo;s record achieved last year by more than CZK 4 million. Starting at CZK 9 million, the work ultimately sold for an extraordinary CZK 34 080 000. One of the most closely watched lots was <a href="https://www.artslimit.com/en/item/7089">Self-Portrait by the Window 1</a> by Theodor Pi&scaron;těk, to whose memory the entire Spring Auction was dedicated. The painting was acquired for CZK 15.6 million, making it the second most expensive work ever sold by the artist. Another work to achieve the second-highest auction result for its creator was <a href="https://artslimit.com/item/7174">Silent Bay</a> by Jakub Schikaneder, an outstanding example of gallery-quality significance, which sold for CZK 15 720 000.
Collectors also showed strong interest in Karel Čern&yacute;&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.artslimit.com/cs/item/7114">Night</a>, which rose from a starting price of CZK 2 million to CZK 7 440 000. Emil Filla&rsquo;s exceptional&nbsp;<a href="https://artslimit.com/item/7197">Still Life with Watermelon</a> from his celebrated White Period likewise found a new owner for CZK 6 720 000.
A remarkable increase was also seen in the bidding for Jindřich &Scaron;tyrsk&yacute;&rsquo;s paper collage <a href="https://www.artslimit.com/en/item/7080">Woman with a Violin</a>. Starting at CZK 150,000, it was eventually acquired for CZK 1 320 000.
The auction confirmed the growing interest among collectors in art from the second half of the twentieth century. Adriena &Scaron;imotov&aacute;&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.artslimit.com/cs/item/7072">June Day</a> achieved a particularly strong result, rising from a starting price of CZK 800 000 to&nbsp;CZK 3 120 000. Eva &Scaron;vankmajerov&aacute; also set a new auction record, with her work <a href="artslimit.com/cs/item/7258">Trace</a> selling for CZK 1 800 000.
As is now a tradition, the first part of the Sunday auction was dedicated to charity. A total of CZK 515 000 was raised in support of artistic projects of the Prague Spring International Music Festival, while CZK 942 500 will benefit the social rehabilitation centre Centrum Paraple.
Successful bidders may collect their artworks by prior arrangement at Galerie KODL, N&aacute;rodn&iacute; 7, Prague 1, starting from Tuesday, 2 June.
We would like to thank all bidders and admirers of fine art for helping to achieve these excellent results.
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The <a href="https://www.galeriekodl.cz/cs/aukce/52/">95th auction of Galerie KODL</a> presented a collection of exceptional works spanning three centuries of Czech and European art. A total of 217 artworks were offered, with a combined starting price of CZK 118 350 000. The final hammer price more than doubled this amount, reaching CZK 247 453 200.
Thank you for your trust and interest!
Successful bidders may collect their artworks by prior arrangement at Galerie KODL, N&aacute;rodn&iacute; 7, Prague 1, starting from Tuesday, June 2.
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The curated online auction, running from 7 to 27 September, presents a collection of artworks spanning from the 19th century to the present day. Featured artists include V&aacute;clav Radimsk&yacute;, Josef &Scaron;&iacute;ma, V&aacute;clav &Scaron;p&aacute;la, Toyen, Jan Zrzav&yacute; and Josef Lada, alongside prominent representatives of the contemporary Czech art scene. The auction also includes collectible items, such as handbags by Herm&egrave;s, Chanel, Dior and Louis Vuitton, as well as Chopard earrings. A special part of the auction is a charity collection featuring works by nine contemporary artists inspired by an <a href="https://expedition-congo.art/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">expedition to the Congo</a><a href="https://expedition-congo.art/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">.</a> Proceeds from the sale of these works will support the educational and awareness-raising activities of the Czech non-profit initiative <a href="https://www.save-elephants.org/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Save-Elephants</a>.
A new feature of this online auction is the Early Bid. If you place your bidding limit by Wednesday, 9 September at 10 am at the latest and successfully purchase the artwork within this limit, you will benefit from a reduced buyer&rsquo;s premium of 20% instead of the standard 25%. To qualify for the reduced buyer&rsquo;s premium, your Early Bid must not be increased after this deadline. Any subsequent increase will be considered a new bidding limit and will therefore cancel your eligibility for the reduced buyer&rsquo;s premium. 
The pre-auction exhibition will take place from 7 to 26 September at Galerie KODL, N&aacute;rodn&iacute; 7, Prague 1. The exhibition is open on weekdays from 10 am to 6 pm and exceptionally also on Saturday, 26 September.
Guided tours will take place on 10, 17 and 24 September, always at 4 pm.

Artslimit 12 will offer a selection of artworks spanning from the 19th century to the present day, alongside collectible items including handbags from leading international fashion houses. The pre-auction exhibition will take place from 7 to 26 September at KODL Gallery, N&aacute;rodn&iacute; 7, Prague 1. The exhibition is open on weekdays from 10 am to 6 pm and, exceptionally, also on Saturday, 26 September. Guided tours will take place on 10, 17 and 24 September, always at 4 pm.

This auction is intended solely for internal testing of our system's features and processes. It is not meant for actual bidding. If you notice any unusual items or prices, please note that they are part of a simulation used for development and debugging purposes. Thank you for your understanding.

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Bidding starts	9/7/2026 10:00:00 CEST
Bidding ends	9/27/2026 13:00:00 CEST
Lots closing	9/27/2026 14:00:00 CEST

Bidding starts	5/4/2026 10:00:00 CEST
Bidding ends	5/30/2026 13:00:00 CEST
Live auction	5/31/2026 12:00:00 CEST

Bidding starts	3/9/2026 10:00:00 CET
Bidding ends	3/29/2026 13:00:00 CEST
Lots closing	3/29/2026 14:00:00 CEST

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