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Blazek, Josefa, & Rosa Blazek | Conjoined sisters from Bohemia

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Blazek, Josefa, & Rosa Blazek
Josefa und Rosa Blazek. Hamburg: Lith Adolph Friedländer, ca. 1909 (no. 4381)

Color lithograph poster (37 3/4 x 27 1/2 in.; 960 x 700 mm). Fold creases with mild abrasion, margins browned and with numerous short tears and tiny chips, two small holes for hanging at top margin. Laid down on linen.

The Blazek sisters were conjoined twins born in Skrejšov, Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), in 1878. They enjoyed a period of success on the vaudeville circus, and later gained attention when Rosa became pregnant and had a son, Franz, who was incorporated into their act.

Condition Report:
Condition as described in catalogue entry.

In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

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Blazek, Josefa, & Rosa Blazek
Josefa und Rosa Blazek. Hamburg: Lith Adolph Friedländer, ca. 1909 (no. 4381)

Color lithograph poster (37 3/4 x 27 1/2 in.; 960 x 700 mm). Fold creases with mild abrasion, margins browned and with numerous short tears and tiny chips, two small holes for hanging at top margin. Laid down on linen.

The Blazek sisters were conjoined twins born in Skrejšov, Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), in 1878. They enjoyed a period of success on the vaudeville circus, and later gained attention when Rosa became pregnant and had a son, Franz, who was incorporated into their act.

Condition Report:
Condition as described in catalogue entry.

In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

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