Vlastimil Benes, (1919 - 1981), Venice, 1966 oil, canvas, board (author's frame) Dimensions: 64,5 x 91 cm signed and dated lower right "Bene? MCMLXVI." verso study of the city Provenance: significant collection of prominent Czech surgeon (a gift from a painter) Consulted with Professor Jaromir Zemina, Dr Jiri Machalicky, Aneta Kopecka and Vladimir Lekes. Confirmation of authenticity attached.