W.T. Benda illustration of Juraj Janosik

By brandonwright16, 8 June, 2010
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
For Sale?
No
Photos

Anonymous (not verified)

14 years 6 months ago

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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