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George Grosz
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- George Grosz
- SELBSTBILDNIS (SELF-PORTRAIT)
- signed Grosz (lower right); titled twice and inscribed 38 no. 4 on the reverse
- charcoal on paper
- 63.8 by 48.2cm., 25 1/8 by 19in.
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, London, 29th November 1988, lot 417
Purchased at the above sale by the late owner and thence by descent
Exhibited
Chicago, The Art Institute of Chicago, George Grosz: A Survey of His Art from 1918 to 1938, 1938-39, no. 4
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper not laid down, taped to the overmount at six points. This work would benefit from a new overmount. Apart from time-staining to all four edges this work is in good condition.
Colours: Overall accurate, creamier paper tone in the original.
"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."