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George Grosz 1893-1959
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- George Grosz
- Portrait of Dr. Otto Koischwitz
- with estate stamp (on the reverse); inscribed Portrait Dr. Otto Koischwitz 1938 Douglaston (on the stretcher)
- oil on canvas
- 25 1/2 by 19 3/4 in.
- 65 by 50 cm.
Provenance
Erich Cohn, New York, acquired directly from the artist
(Sale: Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, March 20, 1969, lot 210)
(Sale: Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., New York, June 8, 1977, lot 49, illustrated)
Condition
canvas unlined, minor surface soiling, reverse with patch to lower left, associated area of inpainting, under Uv light small touch of inpainting to upper left in background, another to small area of flaking above left shoulder, and another at center right in background
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 oil paintings by George Grosz being prepared by Mr. Ralph Jentsch. It will be accompanied by a photocertificate from Mr. Jentsch dated September 5, 2007.