Lot 230
  • 230

George Grosz

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • George Grosz
  • DER KOCH (THE COOK)
  • signed Grosz and inscribed meinem lieben Vater zum 70sten Geburtstag (lower left)

  • watercolour on paper
  • 61 by 49cm., 24 by 19 1/4 in.

Provenance

Sale: Christie's, Melbourne, 23rd November 1999, lot 185
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, hinged to the mount at two points along the top edge. There are numerous artist's pinholes at intervals running round the edge of the work. There is a 4cm. repaired tear running across the lower left corner, and a small repaired tear just above it on the lower left edge. There is a 5cm. flattened crease running down from the upper right corner. There is glue residue from previous mounting at three points along the top edge and at two points to the bottom edge. Apart from time staining to the periphery of the visible area of the work, and some minor nicks and tears to the edges of the work, this work is in fairly 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."