W.T. Benda illustration of Juraj Janosik

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Posted by brandonwright16
15 years ago
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Description Centered in the middle of the picture it says "Janosik." At bottom right it says W.T. Benda. We're afraid to open it up because we don't want to mess it up. So we don't know if it could be the original or just a print. But we would really appreciate an appraisal for both. Please email me at [email protected] if you have any info. Thank you very much for your assistance.
Category Folk Art
Medium It is a framed picture. It is hard to tell if it is an original or print
Distinguishing marks W.T. Benda
Condition Mint
Size and dimensions of this item About seven and a half by seven inches
Date Period Unknown
Weight As light as a little framed picture
History Just came across it. Only know that its a picture of a Polish outlaw done by a famous Polish artist
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known) Unknown
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Submitted by Lovejoy

Here's a link regarding the Artist: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W%C5%82adys%C5%82aw_T._Benda Unfortunately nobody can tell much about the piece while it's still in the frame, it might even be a magazine cover: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1939-KOSCIUSZKO-FOUNDATION-BALL-Night-Tatras-/360145087669?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53da51ecb5

Submitted by Anonymous

Looks like the frame is original and might have been designed and made by Benda himself. Benda's illustrations have sold at auction from $300 to $4000. His famous and, now rare, masks have sold at auction for $6000. Here's a great link of a short subject by Pathe of Benda in his studio showing off his masks: http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=28848
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