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Circuits of Modernism: The Collection of Vicki and David Cox

László Moholy-Nagy

Composition La Sarraz

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November 19, 07:00 PM GMT

Estimate

40,000 - 60,000 USD

Bid

35,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Circuits of Modernism: The Collection of Vicki and David Cox

László Moholy-Nagy

1895 - 1946


Composition La Sarraz 

signed Moholy=Nagy, dated 35/VIII and inscribed La Sarraz (lower right); dedicated für s.g. (lower left)

gouache and pencil on paper laid down on board

15 by 20 ½ in.

38.1 by 52.1 cm.

Executed in 1935.


The authenticity of this work has kindly been confirmed by The Estate of László Moholy-Nagy.

Sigfried Giedion, Switzerland (acquired as a gift from the artist)

(probably) Carola Giedion-Welcker, Switzerland (acquired by descent from the above)

(probably) Andres Giedion, Switzerland (acquired by descent from the above)

Galerie Kornfeld, Bern, 16 June 2006, lot 104

Valerie Carberry, Chicago

Acquired from the above in 2006 by the present owner