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George Grosz
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- George Grosz
- American Rich
- signed Grosz (lower right)
- watercolour and pen and ink on paper
- 49.9 by 39.5cm., 19 3/4 by 15 1/2 in.
Provenance
Sale: Villa Grisebach, Berlin, 24th November 1990, lot 1667
Private Collection, Germany (purchased at the above sale; sale: Sotheby’s, London, 4th February 2009, lot 222)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection, Germany (purchased at the above sale; sale: Sotheby’s, London, 4th February 2009, lot 222)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and hinged to the over mount at the upper two corners. There are scattered artist's pin holes along all four edges, not visible when framed. The sheet is time stained and there is a spot of foxing towards the upper right corner. Verso: there is a pencil drawing on the verso, and tape remnants to the upper two corners from previous framing. This work is in overall very 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."