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George Grosz
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- George Grosz
- MANN IM CAFÉ (MAN IN CAFE)
- signed Grosz (lower left)
- black crayon on paper
- 33 by 21cm., 13 by 8 1/4 in.
Provenance
Estate of the artist (acquired in 1959)
Serge Sabarsky, New York
Estate of the artist (acquired in 2003)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Serge Sabarsky, New York
Estate of the artist (acquired in 2003)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Berlin, Galerie Meta Nierendorf, Ohne Hemmung. Gesicht und Kehrseite der Jahre 1914-1924 schonungslos enthüllt von George Grosz, 1962-63, no. 58, illustrated in the catalogue
Milan, Palazzo Reale; Ferrara, Palazzo dei Diamanti; Vienna, Museum Moderne Kunst; Naples, Accademia di Belle Arti; Hamburg, Hamburger Kunsthalle; Munich, Museum Villa Stuck; Berlin, Staatliche Kunsthalle & Hanover, Kestner Gesellschaft, George Grosz. Gli anni di Berlino/ Die Berliner Jahre, 1985-88, no. 38, illustrated in the catalogue
Antwerp, Ronny Van de Velde Gallery, George Grosz, 2005, no. 6, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, attached to the mount in all four corners, the edges remain visible when framed. There are two artist's pinholes to the centre of the upper edge. There is a 7cm. repaired tear running from the centre of the left edge and a 5cm. repaired tear running from the upper right edge. Apart from a 1.5cm. sq. area of paper skinning to the centre of the right edge and some minor nicks and tears to all four edges, this work is in fair condition.
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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."