- 29
Grosz, George
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- George Grosz
- Autograph letter by Grosz signed ("George Grosz") and a letter signed jointly by Nolde ("Ihr Emil Nolde") and the writer, Ada Nolde
- Paper
the letter by Grosz to Dr. Sinzheimer, sending him 9 leaves [of his work], hoping that there will something suitable there, stating that he cannot accept any fee below 100 Marks, regardless of how small the reproduction will be, questioning the small size of his reproductions, stating that he believes him to be too conservative and that he is of the opinion that his drawings only profit from larger reproductions; the Nolde letter to Heinrich Kirchhoff, a lively communication enquiring why they have never seen him in Berlin, observing freely that Germany is no longer a country of thieves where one cannot go for a walk in peace, even with a small embonpoint, enquiring anxiously about the prospects for Dr. Schardt, stating how both are looking forward to the spring, describing their rich and varied life, informing him that her dear painter is very well, so long as they live sensibly and do not drink any wine, enthusing about Rheingau wine, although admitting that one can live without it, mentioning that they will be going to see the dancer Palucca, and referring to the death in Egypt of Frau Fischer and other matters
...[Grosz:] Ich glaube Sie sind da unnötig konservativ - ich bin der Ansicht, dass meine Zeichnungen nur gewinnen, wenn man sie grösser bringt...[Nolde:] Meinem lieben Maler geht es recht gut, wenn wir vernünftig leben u. keinen Wein trinken!...
5 pages, various sizes, the Grosz letter on the artist's printed stationery and with the date stamped, the Nolde letter numbered '25.' in red ink at the head of the first page, Berlin, 4 July 1926 (Grosz) and 18 March 1926 (Nolde)
...[Grosz:] Ich glaube Sie sind da unnötig konservativ - ich bin der Ansicht, dass meine Zeichnungen nur gewinnen, wenn man sie grösser bringt...[Nolde:] Meinem lieben Maler geht es recht gut, wenn wir vernünftig leben u. keinen Wein trinken!...
5 pages, various sizes, the Grosz letter on the artist's printed stationery and with the date stamped, the Nolde letter numbered '25.' in red ink at the head of the first page, Berlin, 4 July 1926 (Grosz) and 18 March 1926 (Nolde)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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."