Lot 105
  • 105

George Grosz

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description

  • George Grosz
  • Erotic scene
  • stamped Grosz (lower right)
  • watercolour on paper
  • 42.5 by 42.4cm., 16 3/4 by 16 3/4 in.

Provenance

Private Collection, USA
Sale: Ketterer, Munich, 23rd October 2009, lot 357
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. The left and lower edges are deckled and there are intermittent artist pinholes to the extreme edges. The sheet is time stained most notably along the right edge. There is some creasing to the lower left corner and at the centre of the right and left edges. There are scattered studio stains in the upper right corner and on the verso. There is another larger stain across the upper right corner. There are three tiny tears at the centre of the right edge and a small area of paper skimming towards the upper right corner. This work is in overall good condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."