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George Grosz
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- George Grosz
- MODELL BEIM AUSZIEHEN (MODEL UNDRESSING)
- dated Sept 6, 42 and dedicated To Lene with love and in old friendship as ever from George (lower right)
- oil on paper laid down on board
- 61 by 38cm., 24 by 15in.
Provenance
A. C. A. Gallery, New York
Private Collection (sale: Sotheby's, New York, 11th February 1987, lot 114)
Private Collection, Switzerland (sale: Sotheby's London, 8th December 1999, lot 307)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection (sale: Sotheby's, New York, 11th February 1987, lot 114)
Private Collection, Switzerland (sale: Sotheby's London, 8th December 1999, lot 307)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Painted on paper, laid down on thick board. UV examination reveals some small scattered retouching, the most prominent of which are to the centre of the upper edge, one to her right buttock and a thin line to the back of her right knee. Otherwise, this work is in overall good condition.
Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the printed 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."
"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."