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GEORGE GROSZ | Weiblicher sitzender akt (Posing Female Nude)
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- George Grosz
- Weiblicher sitzender akt (Posing Female Nude)
- stamped with the Estate Stamp and numbered UC-337-27 on the verso
- oil and gouache on paper
- 55.6 by 36.2cm., 21 3/4 by 14 1/2in.
- Executed in 1940.
Provenance
Estate of the Artist
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and attached to its mount in two places along the upper edge. There are artist's pinholes visible along the edges of the sheet and in each corner. The sheet is gently undulating, likely due to the artist's application of medium. There is a small crease visible along the lower edge.This work is in overall 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."
"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 and will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue raisonné of the Works on Paper by George Grosz.