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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Published in the artist&rsquo;s monograph (J. Hořava: Franti&scaron;ek Xaver Naske, 1884&ndash;1959, Z&aacute;klad soupisu mal&iacute;řsk&eacute;ho d&iacute;la, Česk&eacute; Budějovice 2016, p. 177, cat. no. 456).

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Lot #167 – Artslimit online 11 (3/29/2026)

František Xaver Naske
(1884–1959)

Serenade

Estimate: 30,000 CZK – 50,000 CZK

Starting price: 20,000 CZK

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