Hi Jan,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

The Getty Museum's online biography for Czech artist Jan Zrzavy (1890-1977) notes that the painter was influenced by a variety of trends in early 20th century modernism including symbolism, cubism, and fauvism. He registered to study at the School of Decorative Arts in Prague but travelled to Paris the same year. He was expelled from the School of Decorative Arts in 1909. He founded the Sursum group in 1911, and exhibited with them in 1912 at the Municipal Hall in Prague. In 1918 he showed at the premier exhibition of the Tvrdošíjní group (the Stiffnecked). His first solo exhibition took place in 1918, and in 1923 he became a member of the Umělecka beseda. (for more information, 1890-1977) (https://www.getty.edu/vow/ULANFullDisplay?find=500027602&role=&nation=&page=1&subjectid=500027602)

The artist's best market is among Czech collectors where mixed media drawings have brought prices ranging from USD $1,000-4,000; assuming this is in good condition and not a print or other reproduction, it has a fair-market value of $1,500-3,000

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

Jan Zrzavy (Czech, 1890-1977)
Still life (fruit in a compote), 1965
Initialed and dated lower right
Mixed media (pastel and pencil on paper, matted and framed)
Sight: 11 x 21cm (4-3/3/8 by 8-1/4 inches)
CONDITION: This appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: Acquired from a gallery or dealer
$ 1,500-3,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia