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George Grosz
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- George Grosz
- ES IST ERREICHT, PRESSEBALL (We made it, Press Ball)
- stamped Grosz (lower left)
- pen and ink on paper
- 60 by 46.2cm., 23 5/8 by 18 1/8 in.
Provenance
Estate of the artist (until 1959)
Tirca Karlis Gallery, Provincetown
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 12th November 1987, lot 173
Michelle Rosenfeld Gallery, New York (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the late owner
Tirca Karlis Gallery, Provincetown
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 12th November 1987, lot 173
Michelle Rosenfeld Gallery, New York (purchased at the above sale)
Acquired from the above by the late owner
Literature
George Grosz, Über alles die Liebe, 60 neue Zeichnungen, Berlin, 1920, illustrated p. 76
Alexander Dorner, 'Grosz: Post-War Pilgrim's Progress', Art News, vol. XL, 1941, no. 5, illustrated p. 25
Imre Hofbauer (ed.), George Grosz, London, 1948, illustrated p. 59 (titled A different kind of recruit)
George Grosz, Love Above All and Other Drawings, 120 works by George Grosz, New York, 1971, illustrated p. 37 (titled Success! Es ist erreicht)
Uwe M. Schneede (ed.), George Grosz. Die Welt ist ein Lunapark, Zurich, 1977, illustrated p. 225
Hans Hess, George Grosz, Dresden, 1982, no. 149, illustrated p. 169
Hans Hess, George Grosz, London, 1985, no. 160, illustrated p. 169
Alexander Dorner, 'Grosz: Post-War Pilgrim's Progress', Art News, vol. XL, 1941, no. 5, illustrated p. 25
Imre Hofbauer (ed.), George Grosz, London, 1948, illustrated p. 59 (titled A different kind of recruit)
George Grosz, Love Above All and Other Drawings, 120 works by George Grosz, New York, 1971, illustrated p. 37 (titled Success! Es ist erreicht)
Uwe M. Schneede (ed.), George Grosz. Die Welt ist ein Lunapark, Zurich, 1977, illustrated p. 225
Hans Hess, George Grosz, Dresden, 1982, no. 149, illustrated p. 169
Hans Hess, George Grosz, London, 1985, no. 160, illustrated p. 169
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, attached to the mount at the upper two corners. The sheet is time-stained and there are some small scattered stains mainly to the extreme edges at the lower left corner, centre of the lower edge, and a few scattered along the lower right edge. The only ones of these stains visible when framed are those visible in the catalogue illustration. Previous mounting reveals a strip of tape running along the extreme upper edge and a strip of residual staining to the extreme lower edge, neither of which is visible when framed. There is a tiny tear towards the upper right corner and a few flattened creases towards the centre of the lower edge. Otherwise, this work is in overall good condition. This work would benefit from a clean which would great reduce the appearnce of teh time-staining.
"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."