Lot 394
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GEORGE GROSZ | Schnell Imbiss (Quick Snack)

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • George Grosz
  • Schnell Imbiss (Quick Snack)
  • signed Grosz (lower right); stamped with the Nachlass mark on the verso
  • pen and ink and pencil on paper
  • 36 by 44cm., 14 1/4 by 17 1/4 in.
  • Executed circa 1934.

Provenance

The Estate of the Artist
Sale: Skinner, Boston, 29th May 2015, lot 379
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner 

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and attached with Japan paper to the mount along all four edges. There is some minor discolouration to the extreme edges, notably along the upper left edge and along the upper edge. 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."

Catalogue Note

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Ralph Jentsch.