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George Grosz 1893-1959
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- George Grosz
- Der Gehenkte (Hanging)
- signed Grosz (lower right); with the estate stamp numbered 4/154/1 (on the reverse)
- charcoal on tracing paper
- sheet: 11 1/4 by 8 3/8 in.
- 28.5 by 21.4 cm.
- executed in 1912
Provenance
Estate of the artist
(Sale: Wolfgang Ketterer, Munich, May 26-30, 1975, lot 879)
(Sale: Lempertz, Cologne, June 4, 1998, lot 799)
Galerie Elfriede Wirnitzer, Baden-Baden, 1998
Exhibited
New York, Forum Gallery/E. V. Thaw & Co., George Grosz, 1893-1959, September 24-October 12, 1963, no. 1, illustrated
Condition
tape hinges to upper corners and across center of reverse, slight staining at lower edge and to upper left edge, a few scattered stray marks, paper slightly rippled
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of works on paper being prepared by Mr. Ralph Jentsch. This work will be accompanied by a photocertificate from Mr. Jentsch dated September 5, 2007.