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GEORGE GROSZ (1893 - 1959) | Erinnerung an New York; Menschen in der Strasse; and Kaschemme (Duckers M I: 1, 5, and 8)
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- George Grosz
- Erinnerung an New York; Menschen in der Strasse; and Kaschemme (Duckers M I: 1, 5, and 8)
- largest image: 378 by 296 mm 14 7/8 by 11 5/8 in
- largest sheet.: 510 by 388 mm 20 1/8 by 15 1/4 in
Three photo-lithographs, 1915-16, the first and second signed in pencil, from the total edition of 170, from the 'Erste George Grosz-Mappe', the first on Japan paper, the second and third on wove paper, published by Verlag Neue Jugend, Berlin, and Der Malik-Verlag, Berlin, unframed (3 prints)
Condition
The prints are in good condition, with wide (full?) margins. The sheets faintly discolored, with some soft creasing and occasional surface soiling in the margins. 'Menschen in der Strasse' with a 32mm tear in the upper sheet edge at left. 'Kaschemme' with a few small fox marks in the margins and a small spot of slight skinning in the upper left corner.
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The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot.