Sale: 476 / Classics of the 20th Century III, Dec. 06. 2018 in Munich Lot 100

 

100
George Grosz
Hafenszene Frankreich, 1925.
Pen and India ink drawing
Estimate:
€ 2,000 / $ 2,160
Sold:
€ 2,750 / $ 2,970

(incl. surcharge)
Hafenszene Frankreich. 1925.
Pen and India ink drawing.
With estate number in lower left. On machine-made laid paper by Ingres J.C.A. France (with watermark), laid on very thin paper. 47.2 x 62.4 cm (18.5 x 24.5 in) , size of sheet.
The drawing was originally executed by the artist on a sheet painted on both sides. The sheet was then separated into two single sheets. Please note the condition report.

With a photo expertise issued by Ralph Jentsch, Rome/New York from 15 October 2008. This work will be included into the forthcoming oeuvre catalog of works on paper, currently compiled by Mr. Ralph Jentsch.

In the mid 1920s Grosz made sketches and drawings of everyday street scenes. The focus is on men and women and the erotic affairs between them. A regional allocation is less important



100
George Grosz
Hafenszene Frankreich, 1925.
Pen and India ink drawing
Estimate:
€ 2,000 / $ 2,160
Sold:
€ 2,750 / $ 2,970

(incl. surcharge)