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George Grosz
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- George Grosz
- ARBEITSLOS (UNEMPLOYED)
signed Grosz (lower right)
watercolour, brush and pen and ink on paper
- 64.8 by 52cm., 25 1/2 by 20 1/2 in.
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, London, 2nd December 1986, lot 249
Condition
Executed on buff coloured wove paper, not laid down, hinged to the mount at three points along the upper edge. There is 10cm. tear with a 1.5 by 0.5cm. associated paper loss to the upper right corner and a second 10cm. tear to the centre of the upper edge. There are five 1cm. tears running along the right edge of the work. There are three further 1cm. tears and a 3cm. tear to the upper left edge. Apart from a 0.5cm. tear to the left of the lower edge and some time staining to the centre of the sheet, this work is in fair condition.
Colours: The blue is slightly more subtle and the reds are brighter in the original. The paper tone is warmer.
"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."