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George Grosz
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- George Grosz
- Selbstverständlich
titled and inscribed No. 7; with the stamp of the George Grosz Estate on the reverse
- ink and pen on paper
- 58 by 38,5 cm.
- Executed in 1929. Original illustration for Günther Franzke's "Gesänge gegen bar"
Provenance
Studio of the artist, Berlin, 1929
George Grosz Estate, 1959
Galerie W. Uterman, Dortmund
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Salzburg, Galerie Welz, George Grosz, 1975, cat. no. 39, illustrated
Munich, Galerie Ilse Schweinsteiger, George Grosz, 1977, cat. no. 94, illustrated
Munich, Galerie Ilse Schweinsteiger, George Grosz, 1977, cat. no. 94, illustrated
Literature
G. Franzke, Gesänge gegen bar, Dresden 1930, p. 38
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the paper tone tends more towards cream.
Condition: This work is in good condition. The sheet is taped at the two upper corners to the mount. There are a few spots of tape residue altong the extreme lower edge at the reverse of the work. The corners and edges are worn. There is some paper discolouration along the edges as can be seen in the catalogue illustration at the upper and lower edge. The lower part of the work is slighlty dirty. The lower right corner has slightly been folded.
"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."