- 67
George Grosz
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- George Grosz
- Hohere Tochter
- Signed Grosz, titled Hohere Tochter and dated 1922 Berlin (lower right)
- Brush and ink on paper
- 25 5/8 by 19 3/4 in.
- 65 by 50 cm.
- Executed in 1922.
Provenance
Galerie Flechtheim, Berlin & Dusseldorf
Moses Sawyer, New York
Private collection, New York (and sold: Sotheby's, New York, November 4, 1993, lot 212)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Moses Sawyer, New York
Private collection, New York (and sold: Sotheby's, New York, November 4, 1993, lot 212)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
There is rippling evident along the upper edge due to the way the work has been hinged. There is a vertical crease that extends from the center of the upper edge through the soldier's hand at center. There are also areas of surface dirt and minor scattered creasing throughout, though evident along the lower edge and lower right edge. There is minor light toning and a lighter area of the paper visible along the top edge.
In generally good condition. Not examined out of the frame.
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.