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George Grosz
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- George Grosz
- Auf ein im altpreußischen Stil geschmettertes Kommando (Command barked out in old Prussian style)
- signed Grosz (lower right)
- pen and ink on paper
- 37.7 by 28.8cm., 14¾ by 11¼in.
Provenance
Richard Feigen Gallery, Chicago
Nathan A. Bernstein Co., New York
The Piccadilly Gallery, London
Private Collection (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2004
Nathan A. Bernstein Co., New York
The Piccadilly Gallery, London
Private Collection (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2004
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and hinged to the mount at the upper two corners. The left edge is slightly unevenly cut. There is a pin hole at the upper and lower centre edges. The sheet is slightly time stained. There is a small nick to the centre of the upper edge and one pin hole to the centre of the right edge. There is a further small dent to the sheet on the left of the rightmost figure in the foreground. There is some light paper rubbing to the lower left corner, and the upper right corner, part of which has a trace of remaining glue. There are a few traces of glue mainly towards the centre of the lower edge. There are two vertical thin strips of supporting paper, one at the upper and one at the lower left edge on the reverse. Otherwise this work is in overall good condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
A variation of this drawing was used as an illustration in Richard Hülsenbeck's, Doctor Billig am Ende, published by Kurt Wolff Verlag, in 1921.