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George Grosz, 1893-1959
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- George Grosz
- A RETRIEVED REFORMATION
- signed
- watercolor and pen and ink on paper
- 66.7 by 48.2cm.; 26 1/4 by 19in.
- Executed in 1934.
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Provenance
Weintraub Gallery, New York
Sale: Hauswedell & Nolte, Hamburg, 7th December 2002, lot 717
Sale: Hauswedell & Nolte, Hamburg, 7th December 2002, lot 717
Literature
O. Henry, The Voice of the City and Other Stories, New York, 1935, illustrated between pp. 80 and 81
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper not laid down, there are artist's pinholes at brief intervals to all four edges. There is a 1in. tear to the centre of the bottom edge, a 1in. tear to the centre of the top edge and a small paper infill to the top right corner. There are some other very minor nicks to the extreme edges and a 2in. watermark, possibly intrinsic to the artist's method, to the centre of the top edge. Apart from some light time staining to all four extreme edges this work is in 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."
"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."