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George Grosz (German, 1893-1959) Hockender Weiblicher Akt (Crouching Female Nude), 1915
Estimate: $4,000-$6,000
Passed
Live Auction
European Art
Size
11 1/4 x 8 3/4 inches.
Description
George Grosz

(German, 1893-1959)

Hockender Weiblicher Akt (Crouching Female Nude), 1915

reed pen and pen and ink on paper

stamped with Grosz (lower right); Grosz estate stamp and number 2-34-7 (verso)

11 1/4 x 8 3/4 inches.

Condition
Framed: 19 1/4 x 14 3/4 inches.Sheet is hinged to back mat on upper right and left corners verso; minor soiling around edges from handling; uneven toning around image perimeter; moderate handling creases in upper right and left corners; two pinpoint indentations to sheet in lower right corner, above the stamp, only visible in raking light; three pinpoint brown accretions adhered to the sheet in the proper right leg and arm of the model. Please request additional images.Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold “as is,” in the condition they are in at the time of the auction. The physical condition of lots can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to inspect a lot personally or through a knowledgeable representative prior to bidding. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Prospective buyers must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction, and it is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that they have requested, received and considered any condition report.
Signature
stamped with Grosz (lower right); Grosz estate stamp and number 2-34-7 (verso)
Provenance
The authenticity of this lot has been confirmed by Ralph Jentsch, Berlin.Provenance:Studio of the Artist, 1915George Grosz Estate, 1959The Pollock Gallery, Toronto