Lot 100
  • 100

George Grosz

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • George Grosz
  • Manifeste 1915
  • Signed Grosz and dated 1915 (lower right) and inscribed Manifeste von Grosz (center); with the estate stamp 1-134-7 (on the reverse)
  • Crayon and pencil on paper

  • 8 2/3 by 11 3/8 in.
  • 22 by 29 cm.

Provenance

Studio of the artist, Berlin, 1915
Martin O. Grosz, son of the artist
Sheila Joan Herbert (gift from the above)
Thence by descent

Condition

The work is on laid paper and mounted at the top corners. Recto: Four pinholes along top edge, probably from artist, handling creases, surface dirt, a noticeable soft crease along left edge, faint light and time staining, especially at edges. Verso: Aside from handling creases and surface dirt is in generally good condition.
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